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‘Disgusting smear’: Jordan Williams denies being accused of sexual harassment by staff member
Nicky Hager's new book, Dirty Work, is focused on the Taxpayers’ Union.
Journalist Nicky Hager releases latest book Dirty Work on Taxpayers’ Union
Hager told a crowd of hundreds of people who gathered at a launch event in Wellington tonight that the book was an exposé of the “latest front for New Zealand’s hard right”.
Tobacco influence and a fight over Māori issues: Hager’s Dirty Work takes aim at Taxpayers’ Union
Lobby group hits back at 'smears' in Hager book.
Official's leaked OIA comments 'inconsistent' with Education Ministry expectations
Labour alleges there is a 'culture of cover-ups' in the ministry and in wider government.
'They should eat their words' – Government, Labour spar over 'tax cuts for landlords'
It comes after Labour revealed its stance on interest deductibility.
Are National’s tax attacks working? – The Front Page
Landlord tax breaks and a slap on the wrist for the Reserve Bank dominated Parliament.
How Reserve Bank mistakes fuelled New Zealand’s boom and bust
Wellington business editor Jenée Tibshraeny joins Katie Bradford on The Front Page to explain what went wrong and why the report’s timing is raising eyebrows.
Parliament to get powerful new committee to cut use of urgency - opens door to use of AI
The next Parliament will include a significant new change.
'Set up to fail': Damning review of cervical screening finds new test led to delays in cancer diagnosis
The review warns the system was 'set up to fail the women we are providing care to'.
Greens calling for donations cap and register of lobbyists in new policy
The party's co-leaders oppose the extent to which the wealthy can support parties.
Watch: Labour leader explains why top candidate is no longer contesting election
Labour leader Chris Hipkins defends Warrick Cleine's decision, saying 'his circumstances have changed'. Video / Mark Mitchell
Christopher Luxon questioned on whether officials following transparency law
The Prime Minister said it was a matter for the Ministry of Education. Video / Mark Mitchell
Star Labour candidate pulls out of election race
A top Labour candidate has withdrawn from the race.
Watch: ‘This is OIA-able’ – Leaked video shows top official telling staff not to put information in writing
Anything that mentioned the minister's office's involvement wasn't to be put in writing.
Education official tells staff not to put information in writing
Dr Catherine Law leads the secondary school curriculum refresh.
Unis pocketed $1.25b from Labour's 'fees free' scheme
Tertiary Education Minister says it didn't deliver a 'good enough return' for that price.
Supermarkets v super markets: Nats' Foodstuffs split doesn't betray conservative values
OPINION: Would you rather have more privately owned grocery competitors or have KiwiMart?
After nine years, Nicky Hager is publishing a book – could it change the election?
No one knows what is in Nicky Hager's latest book, but most assume it'll be a big deal.
Parents ‘have no one’: New group promises to stick up for parents in education battle
It is designed to counterbalance the teachers' unions and principals' associations.
‘We’re not trying to be McDonald’s’, Salmon boss tells MPI, minister over sector growth
The meeting convened by MPI discussed potential bespoke legislation for the sector.
Labour to keep 'tax cuts for landlords' in place
Labour commits to allowing property investors to deduct interest as an expense.
Supermarket owners push back against break-up plans
Clare Gallagher from New World Kawerau joins Katie Bradford on The Front Page to discuss how supermarket owners are responding to the latest policies.
‘Monstrous’: Winston Peters on the state of the world and realism over idealism
Peters says NZ's 'anti-nuclear' stance built national identity but not without cost.
Outgoing Labour MP announces council bid
The outgoing MP says the reason for leaving Parliament will stay between him and Labour.
NZ First board member abandons Palmerston North race over ‘personal’ matter
The candidate's board membership is 'up in the air', she says.
Watch: Luxon fronts media as Parliament enters its final week
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will take questions.
Te Pāti Māori to give Māori collectives Crown-owned land, $100m to set up supermarket chains
The party's policy includes its income tax kai credit, valued at eight weeks of food.
'Extremely narrow margin': Republicans still tipped to retain US Senate | Ryan Bridge TODAY
US politics expert Dan Schnur says the simple fact that the Senate is even in the conversation is a big problem for Donald Trump and Republicans. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Small grocers to get cheaper wholesale groceries: Labour's supermarket policy | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Labour's commerce and consumer affairs spokeswoman Arena Williams on the party's supermarket policy. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY