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Labour 'not committed' to Govt's public service cuts, promises assessment before any changes
'Cuts will never be the way we secure a better future for New Zealand.'
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'Completely wrong': Labour MP's gaffe on live radio, attack on National
National says Ginny Andersen's claim goes to the 'heart of Labour's economic credibility'.
Right to bear arms? Concerns raised over 'decriminalising' carrying a gun
Police pushed to change firearms law proposal that 'will decriminalise some behaviour'.
Labour demands MBIE CEO resign for deliberately misleading MPs
CEO Nic Blakeley offered his resignation but it was refused.
Labour to oppose ‘silly co-governance’ in Māori partnership policy
Co-governance became a divisive issue during the 2023 election.
Jackson says Labour faces danger of being too conservative with spending
The Labour MPs says he will be advocating for unions, workers and Māori.
Chris Hipkins asked if Labour was too conservative with spending last term?
Willie Jackson says Labour faces the danger of being too conservative with spending. Video / Mark Mitchell
Te Pāti Māori unveils policy to stop Cabinet breaching Treaty of Waitangi
The party's policy proposes major constitutional reforms.
Should the Govt go back to picking economic winners? Let's revive 'industrial policy'
OPINION: Greater deregulation is not the solution to NZ’s long-term productivity problem.
Four Māori candidates offer different paths to political power
Tāmati Coffey says Waiariki’s candidates must work together after voting.
Govt drains emergency fund to extend fuel tax hike delay
The next expected increase will take place in 2028.
Labour says it will guarantee jobs for graduate nurses, increase recruitment subsidy
It will be paid for from health-cost pressure funding.
Luxon says 'highly unlikely' fuel excise tax will rise – but Cabinet has final say
A decision on the looming tax rise will be announced 'very shortly'.
Cabinet expected to make fuel tax decision as key deadline passes
The Government has previously said a fuel tax decision must be made by Monday.
Labour promising bill on retirement village repayment periods if elected
It comes as National also teases a 'surprise' announcement addressing the issue.
I know from grilling Jacinda that tax is a potent topic. Corporate tax cuts should be next
OPINION: Tax is the defining issue, but neither major party is having the debate we need.
Tight election race will keep markets cautious before polling day
Markets have typically recovered after election uncertainty has cleared.
Willie Jackson more restrained talking TPM’s strategy after Hipkins described it as a 'rort'
Te Pāti Māori wants electorate votes in the Māori seats but not party votes.
'Come clean': Final cost of Premier House upgrades yet to be released
Labour has asked what the Prime Minister is 'hiding'.
Labour pledges $21m for Māori-led trades training
Willie Jackson says up to 3000 Māori could benefit from the programme.
Opportunity Party: Try our tax calculator to see what their policy would mean for you
Helen Clark has sharply criticised Wong and called her party 'the Opportunistic Party'.
National retreats to its happy place – and Labour follows
OPINION: Panicked, the National Party has retreated to the tried and true: tax attacks.
Labour promises more than $20m a year to revive Māori trades training scheme
Willie Jackson says the funds will connect Māori with jobs, cutting Māori unemployment.
Why Luxon blew up unwritten coalition rules – and infuriated Seymour and Peters
OPINION: Insiders say Act leader David Seymour is especially upset.
Hipkins says CGT is Labour's only tax – but is he staying quiet on another increase?
Does reversing a 'tax cut' amount to a tax hike?
A bad tax is not a down payment on a good one
Labour’s proposed capital gains tax found no defenders in Wellington.
Child poverty experts call for politicians to take 'urgent action'
Group seeks changes as about 14% of children are reported as living in material hardship.
Suits, biscuits and one billion trees: Negotiating with Winston Peters
Former senior staffers have offered rare insights into the 2017 coalition talks.
'It's good policy, but mine is better': Willis and Edmonds square off
The finance spokeswomen for National and Labour crossed swords at a debate in Wellington.
Split voting matters more than party loyalty under MMP
OPINION: Winning Tāmaki could cost National list seats for Willis and Bishop.