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'Give them time back' - National unveils new plan for small businesses
The plan includes getting rid of paper requirements.
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Inland Revenue faces 20% budget cut and possible job losses
Staff told reductions in workforce numbers being considered.
Behind the scenes of the leaders debate: Who advised Hipkins, Luxon; what happened in ad breaks?
ANALYSIS: Here's what Kiwis may not have seen during the debate.
National is losing the election. Luxon's debate did little to change that
OPINION: National is sliding in the polls and performing poorly.
Letters: It would be great to have a good rail service but is the Greens’ proposal realistic?
OPINION: Many questions over Greens’ rail plans
Who won the debate? Our experts pick which Chris came out on top
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins went head-to-head in TVNZ's first Leaders' Debate.
‘Frankly, I don’t care’: Luxon and Hipkins react after debate
Labour and National leaders went head-to-head over their plans for New Zealand.
Power remains in Opportunity’s hands in latest 1News-Verian poll
Opportunity’s eight seats would decide whether the left or right could hold power.
Green Party pushes for wealth tax as Labour, National feud over costings
High polling has the Green Party continuing to push for its wealth tax.
Labour promises to fix fiscal plan after Taxpayers’ Union spots mistake
Labour say it is 'a straightforward and small correction'.
‘Borderline homeless’: Labour voter challenges Hipkins over jobs
A traditional Labour voter says after losing work she's leaning towards the Greens.
Winston Peters responds to National Party policy
The New Zealand First leader speaks to media about National's planned cuts to the foreign aid budget. Video / Jason Dorday
Kiwis have champagne taste and beer money. Tax solutions show politicians have given up
OPINION: Tax and benefits are no solution to NZ’s lack of cash. Jobs must be focused on.
'Desperate, dangerous': Peters attacks Nats over foreign aid cuts to pay for health policy
National wants more money for medicine.
Hipkins says Labour picking up momentum despite poll drop
Labour polled 30.8%, ahead of National on 25.9%.
National announces policy on helping Kiwis against cancer and serious illness
National Party leader Christopher Luxon and spokesman Simeon Brown make a policy announcement about New Zealand's funding for medicine. Video / Michael Craig
New poll: National crashes below 26%, Greens surge, Opportunity kingmaker
National has fallen to 25.9%, its weakest result since the 2020 election.
Political poll: Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke well ahead in Hauraki-Waikato
The poll was conducted by Curia for Whakaata Māori.
Businesses delay hiring and investment until election result
Business owners are increasingly upbeat but are waiting for more certainty.
Luxon and Hipkins face do-or-die debate
OPINION: The two leaders face off in a make-or-break debate.
What the election could mean for your KiwiSaver
Act would remove tax on KiwiSaver returns and scrap government contributions.
What the election could mean for your KiwiSaver
Financial Services Council CEO Kirk Hope is with The Front Page to unpack the parties’ promises and what they could mean for your retirement.
Act joins the KiwiSaver policy party: Will its plan work?
The Bottom Line stress-tests a key election promise and asks what it would mean for NZ.
KiwiSaver boost: Will Act’s plan work? The Bottom Line checks it out
ACT Party has jumped aboard the Kiwisaver bandwagon, Liam Dann reports. Video / Dean Purcell
'Deeply concerning': Govt's voting ban targets Māori members, board says
Chairman David Taipari says Houkura was not properly consulted on the change.
Blather and bull****: What voters don’t want to hear at high-stakes leaders’ debate
OPINION: Many voters are undecided. That makes the debates especially important.
Mayor advocates for $800m motorway extension to go ahead toll-free
National has promised $800 million for the Canterbury project if re-elected.
Labour announces plans to cut costs on car maintenance
Labour leader Chris Hipkins and spokeswoman Arena Williams discuss new plans to cut down on the cost of living. Video / NZ Herald
Labour to require NZTA to potentially give up spare land for petrol stations
It's part of a policy aimed at improving competition in the sector.
Watch: Near-miss on level crossing as Greens announce rail safety policy
The MPs were stunned at the near-miss during the press conference.