PoliticsProving the wealthiest pay low tax rates is a good start – now comes the hard partOpinion: The richest 1 per cent own about a quarter of the country’s financial assets.27 Apr 03:21 AM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins rules out taxes to pay for $14b cyclone rebuildChris Hipkins confirms there are no new taxes in the Budget.27 Apr 12:43 AM
PoliticsRich-lister supports capital gains tax as new research opens fresh tax debateNew Zealand's ultra-rich pay tax at less than half the rate of the average person.26 Apr 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Here's the guts of it': Is Kieran McAnulty Labour's secret weapon?OPINION: The hard-case minister who is infuriating National and Act.26 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics‘We’ll be fighting it’: Red-stickered residents dig in as cyclone decisions delayedSome cyclone-impacted residents have no intention to leave their land.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsParker hoses down tax speculation; Willis blames Covid response for unfair taxationParker confirmed discussions with colleagues on Labour’s election tax policy had begun.26 Apr 07:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: How often police improperly use number plate tracking systemsSurveillance audit identifies officers carrying out real-time tracking on cars they own.26 Apr 04:42 AM
PoliticsCouple upping mortgage after cyclone-damaged property ineligible for Govt fundThe pair fear other lifestyle block owners will be in a similar predicament.26 Apr 03:44 AM
PoliticsWealthy pay half tax rate of average Kiwis, report showsTax free capital gains are to blame.26 Apr 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: New tax not coming today - but don’t rule out tomorrowWealthy people aren't paying much tax - and the Government isn't changing that.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsIRD opens the books: How much tax do NZ’s wealthiest pay?The Government will today reveal how much tax the rich pay compared to ordinary Kiwis.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsTreasury pauses project reporting for nearly three yearsIn 2019, Treasury was told to report on 'significant' projects - the first arrived in 202224 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsAuckland Transport 'error': Agency admits Govt hasn't cut busway fundingAT says funding has been cut - in fact, it hasn't been applied for.24 Apr 06:23 AM
Politics‘Boiling over’: Nurses plead for more staff as violence and abuse surge in hospitalsCallouts for harassment and threatening behaviour have nearly doubled in four years.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: NZ, Aus PMs bond over sausage diplomacy but tough questions remainAfter the big citizenship announcement, some key questions remain unanswered.23 Apr 05:44 AM
PoliticsWatch: 'Common sense approach' - Hipkins and Albanese on historic citizenship announcementChris Hipkins arrived in Brisbane on Saturday as historic citizenship policy was unveiled.23 Apr 02:40 AM
PoliticsWhat's the Government's post-merger media plan?What is the plan for state-owned TVNZ?22 Apr 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBeehive Diaries: Hipkins wins a bet and Luxon gets a lesson in exploding uddersNats leader got up early to post, with predictable results.22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnalysis: Citizenship pathway signals new chapter in transtasman 'family'The policy brings countries closer, with indigenous rights perhaps next up.22 Apr 08:20 AM
Politics'A long time coming': Kiwis in Australia react to big citizenship changeThe removal of hurdles to citizenship for Kiwis in Australia is being celebrated.22 Apr 04:40 AM
PoliticsBrain drain: Fears of exodus of Kiwis after Aussie citizenship changePM Chris Hipkins says he is not expecting a mass exodus of Kiwis chasing higher wages.22 Apr 02:47 AM
OpinionJack TameJack Tame: Hidden pitfall in citizenship deal for Kiwis in AustraliaOPINION: New Zealanders in Australia have a more direct path to citizenship.21 Apr 09:37 PM
PoliticsWill you live in your cyclone-hit home again? Minister details three categories to decide futureConsultation with cyclone-hit communities should take place from May.21 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: PM Chris Hipkins has to avoid confusion over Labour’s tax plansConfusion over tax policies has skewered Labour before - they risk it doing so again.21 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Huge impact': Australia opens the citizenship door to 'second-class' Kiwis"Biggest improvement in the rights of New Zealanders living in Australia in a generation."21 Apr 12:30 PM
Politics'Budgets are about political statement': What will come up in Budget 2023?We are just over four weeks away from finding out what is in Grant Robertson's next budget21 Apr 08:26 AM
PoliticsMeng Foon donations: Kiri Allan corrects comments, registers potential conflict of interestAllan said all donations had been 'accurately and appropriately reported'.21 Apr 05:37 AM
PoliticsPM defends Race Relations Commissioner donating to Kiri Allan’s election campaignAllan says as she was a backbench MP then, she had nothing to do with his appointment.21 Apr 02:19 AM
PoliticsWatch live: Government changes court rules for sexual assault victims'Part of our drive to make the justice system fairer for victims' - Kiri Allan21 Apr 12:41 AM
PoliticsGovernment ups fight against ram raiders with $9 million boost to retail supportRam raids have steadily declined from a peak mid-last year.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBig decline in 501 deportations as 'significant' announcement expectedPM Chris Hipkins travels to Australia tomorrow, new policy on citizenship issues imminent.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsNew harbour crossing may not include extra traffic lanesThe Government has conceded a crossing without traffic lanes is an option.20 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics‘Gaslighting’: National cries foul over Labour ad claiming 65pc drop in ram-raidsThe percentage decrease was calculated using police data on monthly ram-raids.20 Apr 05:46 AM
PoliticsAfter a range of scandals including that of Stuart Nash, Chris Hipkins has changed the Cabinet ManualThe Government's in-house rulebook has new lobbying rules.20 Apr 03:12 AM
