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Act leader David Seymour and PM Chistopher Luxon grow frustrated as media ask for reactions to Hager book. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Jenée Tibshraeny: Is Labour’s U-turn on 'tax cuts for landlords' good for NZ?
The Bottom Line investigates whether Labour was right to flip-flop on its tax policy.
No smoking gun: Nicky Hager book fascinating but light on evidence
OPINION: Hager's new book tells a fascinating story but is the weakest of his trilogy.
Hipkins considering pushing pause on replacing frigates, but defends Five Eyes
Chris Hipkins says a Labour-led Government might not replace the ageing Anzac frigates.
Xu-Nan wants to be known for 1100 questions, not Peters' verbal attack
Green list MP says Chinese culture is misunderstood in political debate.
Lawrence Xu-Nan on being an MP and being attacked by Winston Peters
Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan says being an MP gives him an infinite ability to learn. Video / Mark Mitchell
What National, Labour are proposing for Fire and Emergency at election
It follows an inquiry finding Fire and Emergency shortcomings.
Simeon Brown acknowledges ‘the pressure is real’ but health targets moving in right direction
Brown says the health system is heading in the right direction.
Jordan Williams says it's 'very tempting' to want to sue Nicky Hager over harassment claims
Hager's new book makes claims about the Taxpayer Union executive director.
'Like a pokie machine': Claims Three Waters campaign sparked donations surge, internal rift
Nanaia Mahuta speaks on the 'insidious' campaign that targeted her.
Government agencies budgeting tens of millions for AI
Spending includes AI tools, licences and staff training across public services.
‘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.