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Nats promise 'hope and help' as Labour slams 'voodoo costings'
Foreign buyer property sales would be taxed at 15 per cent by Nats.
Mike Hosking: Let's talk about these things during this election campaign
OPINION: Luxon needs to explain if New Zealand First is in or are they out?
Audrey Young: The best and worst-behaved MPs in the House this year
OPINION: Audrey Young picks Parliament's best speech, worst answer and closest contest.
Revealed: Audit shows Te Whatu Ora’s problem with contractors
Audit into new health agency reveals 1100 contractors at head office.
Claire Trevett: Nats' tax cuts hope 'squeezed middle' take money over the bag
OPINION: The simplicity of tax cuts makes them a potent political weapon.
Labour takes aim at National's 'dodgy' tax cuts, will 'pour petrol' on housing market
Act wants National to be bolder while the Greens say low earners miss out.
National to fund 'prudent' tax cuts with foreign buyer tax, immigration levies
Luxon said the plan would target the 'squeezed middle'.
National’s tax plan revealed, Hipkins responds to 'smoke and mirrors'
The full tax plan will be released later today.
Watch: PM Chris Hipkins on scandals, battle of the Chrises & hanging out with National Party friends
PM Chris Hipkins reveals the toll of ministerial scandals, his take on the ‘battle of the Chrises’ and how his close friends view him since becoming Prime Minister in an extended interview on Newstalk ZB's Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills. Video / Newstalk ZB
National’s tax plan, ram raid bill criticised and poor behaviour in Parliament | Focus Morning Bulletin August 30, 2023
National’s proposed tax plan revealed, Ram raid bill passes its first reading and Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi's poor behaviour in Parliament. Video / NZ Herald
Coalition of 'fear' or 'chaos'? Why next Govt will be 'unstable' regardless
The gloves are off and the attack lines are flying.
Te Pāti Māori apologises for ‘harmful narratives’ about refugees and migrants on party website
A series of tweets said the party did not stand for xenophobia and racism in any form.
Winston Peters sounds alarm on Act's proposed changes to superannuation
Act holds a different position from its potential coalition partner National.
National MP Tim van de Molen censured by Parliament for threatening behaviour
Tim van de Molen has since apologised for his actions.
Election 2023: Nats way ahead in Ilam, denting TOP's chances
The Opportunities Party's hopes of entering Parliament have been dealt a blow by a poll.
Ram-raid bill violates the rights of children, says attorney-general
Several bills are being rushed through under urgency in the last week of Parliament
Te Pāti Māori co-leader suspended from Parliament
Waititi was not in the House at the time he was suspended.
Audrey Young: It's 'show me the money' week as Nats prep tax pitch
Also in today's briefing: heckler strikes again; Peters clears up coalition confusion.
Revealed: Churches, charities to keep tax exemption under National plan
National will release its tax plan for the election tomorrow.
'Not great for consulting firms': PM fronts on public service spending crackdown
Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson announced a sweeping package of public service savings.
Immigration raid, Government cuts and job listings report | Focus Morning Bulletin August 29, 2023
Immigration New Zealand raid six properties in fraud investigation, the Government cuts back on consultants and contractors plus job listings fall but why applications are higher than ever. Video / NZ Herald
Simon Wilson: How about a bonfire of the tax mistakes?
OPINION: The link between Air NZ's 'staggering' profits and political donations.
Opinion: $4b bonfire - Grant Robertson lays a field of landmines for Nicola Willis
OPINION: Labour just made it harder for National to make its numbers add up.
Watch: 'You're no Slim Shady, buddy' - Luxon's heckler response
'Will the real Mr Chris Luxon please stand up,' a heckler said to the National leader.
Govt announces $4b in savings, National says 'too little, too late'
Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson will announce savings.
Willie Jackson: After our disagreement, we sang karaoke
Annette Sykes unhappy Jennifer Ward-Lealand appointed to Māori Language Commission.
Parliament enters its final week, ankle bracelet fears and winter's almost over | Focus Morning Bulletin August 28, 2023
Coalition questions swirl and insults fly in Parliament, ankle bracelet fears in wake of a leaked report and it’s officially the last week of winter. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / Telegram
'Not a pretty future': What the dire state of education means for the next generation
The latest data shows every measure going backwards; lowest school retention since 2009
Insults fly as Hipkins throws down the gauntlet to Luxon over NZ First
It's the last sitting week of Parliament, but MPs are already on the campaign trail.
Senior doctor’s plea as staff struggles put safe emergency service at risk
Senior doctor's plea to Health NZ bosses illustrates the extreme strain on EDs nationally.
'So personal and so negative': Luxon responds to Hipkins ruling out NZ First
National leader refuses to rule out working with New Zealand First.
Focus: Christopher Luxon on Labour ruling out NZ First coalition
National leader Christopher Luxon reacts to Labour ruling out the possibility of a coalition with NZ First. Video / NZHerald
'Bloated bureaucracy': Kāinga Ora spends more than $300,000 a year renting 7 high-end computers
Kāinga Ora has come under fire for the cost.