PremiumPremiumPoliticsClaire Trevett: Nats' tax cuts hope 'squeezed middle' take money over the bagOPINION: The simplicity of tax cuts makes them a potent political weapon.30 Aug 01:13 AM
PoliticsLabour takes aim at National's 'dodgy' tax cuts, will 'pour petrol' on housing marketAct wants National to be bolder while the Greens say low earners miss out.30 Aug 01:10 AM
PoliticsNational to fund 'prudent' tax cuts with foreign buyer tax, immigration leviesLuxon said the plan would target the 'squeezed middle'.29 Aug 10:30 PM
PoliticsNational’s tax plan revealed, Hipkins responds to 'smoke and mirrors'The full tax plan will be released later today.29 Aug 09:34 PM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Youths climb on to youth justice facility roofIt is the latest in a series of similar incidents at youth justice facilities around NZ.29 Aug 06:00 PM
PoliticsCoalition of 'fear' or 'chaos'? Why next Govt will be 'unstable' regardlessThe gloves are off and the attack lines are flying.29 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsWinston Peters sounds alarm on Act's proposed changes to superannuationAct holds a different position from its potential coalition partner National.29 Aug 05:58 AM
PoliticsNational MP Tim van de Molen censured by Parliament for threatening behaviourTim van de Molen has since apologised for his actions.29 Aug 05:40 AM
PoliticsElection 2023: Nats way ahead in Ilam, denting TOP's chancesThe Opportunities Party's hopes of entering Parliament have been dealt a blow by a poll.29 Aug 05:30 AM
PoliticsRam-raid bill violates the rights of children, says attorney-generalSeveral bills are being rushed through under urgency in the last week of Parliament29 Aug 04:58 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesGrant Robertson’s digital services tax on Big Tech ‘a drop in the ocean’Long-dormant flat tax on Google and Facebook's NZ revenue is suddenly back on the agenda.29 Aug 04:20 AM
PoliticsTe Pāti Māori co-leader suspended from ParliamentWaititi was not in the House at the time he was suspended.29 Aug 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: It's 'show me the money' week as Nats prep tax pitchAlso in today's briefing: heckler strikes again; Peters clears up coalition confusion.29 Aug 01:01 AM
PoliticsRevealed: Churches, charities to keep tax exemption under National planNational will release its tax plan for the election tomorrow.28 Aug 11:03 PM
Politics'Not great for consulting firms': PM fronts on public service spending crackdownChris Hipkins and Grant Robertson announced a sweeping package of public service savings.28 Aug 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateIMF: Reserve Bank's money printing improved the Govt’s books - a littleIMF publishes its verdict on the Reserve Bank's controversial LSAP programme.28 Aug 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismHow Govt's Ruapehu lifeline curdled to a horrible hash of bad debt and new Crown spendingOPINION: How the Crown came to write cheque after cheque for Mt Ruapehu's ski fields.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: How about a bonfire of the tax mistakes?OPINION: The link between Air NZ's 'staggering' profits and political donations.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOpinion: $4b bonfire - Grant Robertson lays a field of landmines for Nicola WillisOPINION: Labour just made it harder for National to make its numbers add up.28 Aug 06:49 AM
New ZealandFormer Police Commissioner to review Cyclone Gabrielle Civil Defence responseDraft review report is due by the end of the year.28 Aug 05:20 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'You're no Slim Shady, buddy' - Luxon's heckler response'Will the real Mr Chris Luxon please stand up,' a heckler said to the National leader.28 Aug 05:16 AM
PoliticsGovt announces $4b in savings, National says 'too little, too late'Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson will announce savings.28 Aug 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Berry: The Govt and BlackRock - what have we just endorsed?OPINION: BlackRock isn't here on a mercy mission, but to do business and make money.28 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'We are in a crisis': Patients call for access to new medsMyLifeMatters collective represents over a million patients with life-limiting conditions.28 Aug 12:26 AM
KahuWillie Jackson: After our disagreement, we sang karaokeAnnette Sykes unhappy Jennifer Ward-Lealand appointed to Māori Language Commission.27 Aug 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careKiwiSaver members missing out on $23,000 each of government contributionsBetween July 2021 and June 2022, more than a million Kiwis missed out on 'free money'.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Not a pretty future': What the dire state of education means for the next generationThe latest data shows every measure going backwards; lowest school retention since 200927 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsInsults fly as Hipkins throws down the gauntlet to Luxon over NZ FirstIt's the last sitting week of Parliament, but MPs are already on the campaign trail.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lives are at risk': Surf Life Saving clubrooms ‘in disrepair’ at dangerous Auckland beachThe club is $2 million short of the $7.5m needed to rebuild the clubrooms.27 Aug 06:57 AM
New Zealand'So personal and so negative': Luxon responds to Hipkins ruling out NZ FirstNational leader refuses to rule out working with New Zealand First.27 Aug 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Go back, go hard’: Deputy mayor on tough negotiations with Govt over $2b flood buyout"Little to be positive about” in the Govt's terms a week ago, according to deputy mayor.27 Aug 04:21 AM
New Zealand'Bloated bureaucracy': Kāinga Ora spends more than $300,000 a year renting 7 high-end computersKāinga Ora has come under fire for the cost.27 Aug 03:45 AM
Crime'She trusted us, we couldn’t keep her safe': Caregivers walk away after losing faith in the systemThe little girl they were looking after had been abused by her previous caregiver.27 Aug 12:58 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins rules out working with Winston Peters and ‘coalition of fear’Labour leader Chris Hipkins set out his preferred governing arrangements.27 Aug 12:25 AM
