Wealthy pay half tax rate of average Kiwis, report shows
Tax free capital gains are to blame.
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Thomas Coughlan: New tax not coming today - but don’t rule out tomorrow
Wealthy people aren't paying much tax - and the Government isn't changing that.
IRD opens the books: How much tax do NZ’s wealthiest pay?
The Government will today reveal how much tax the rich pay compared to ordinary Kiwis.
Treasury pauses project reporting for nearly three years
In 2019, Treasury was told to report on 'significant' projects - the first arrived in 2022
Auckland Transport 'error': Agency admits Govt hasn't cut busway funding
AT says funding has been cut - in fact, it hasn't been applied for.
'She belittled them': More Green members accuse Elizabeth Kerekere of bullying
Green MP Elizabeth Kerekere has been accused of 'mean girl' behaviour with other staff.
‘Boiling over’: Nurses plead for more staff as violence and abuse surge in hospitals
Callouts for harassment and threatening behaviour have nearly doubled in four years.
Analysis: NZ, Aus PMs bond over sausage diplomacy but tough questions remain
After the big citizenship announcement, some key questions remain unanswered.
Focus: PM Hipkins talks to media on Australian citizenship pathway
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins talks to media regarding the new Australian citizenship pathway.
Focus: Hipkins & Alabanese stand-up on Aus/NZ relations
Australian and New Zealand Prime Ministers Chris Hipkins and Anthony Albanese talk to the media about relations between the two countries.
Watch: 'Common sense approach' - Hipkins and Albanese on historic citizenship announcement
Chris Hipkins arrived in Brisbane on Saturday as historic citizenship policy was unveiled.
Beehive Diaries: Hipkins wins a bet and Luxon gets a lesson in exploding udders
Nats leader got up early to post, with predictable results.
Analysis: Citizenship pathway signals new chapter in transtasman 'family'
The policy brings countries closer, with indigenous rights perhaps next up.
'A long time coming': Kiwis in Australia react to big citizenship change
The removal of hurdles to citizenship for Kiwis in Australia is being celebrated.
Brain drain: Fears of exodus of Kiwis after Aussie citizenship change
PM Chris Hipkins says he is not expecting a mass exodus of Kiwis chasing higher wages.
Jack Tame: Hidden pitfall in citizenship deal for Kiwis in Australia
OPINION: New Zealanders in Australia have a more direct path to citizenship.
Focus: PM Hipkins announces direct citizenship pathway for Kiwis in Australia
PM Chris Hipkins says the changes will make a "meaningful difference" to Kiwis and their families living in Australia. Video / Michael Nielson
Focus: PM Hipkins speaks about upcoming meeting with Anthony Albanese
PM Chris Hipkins says he will have "some good news to share" when he meets with Australian PM Anthony Albanese. Video / NZ Herald
Claire Trevett: PM Chris Hipkins has to avoid confusion over Labour’s tax plans
Confusion over tax policies has skewered Labour before - they risk it doing so again.
Will you live in your cyclone-hit home again? Minister details three categories to decide future
Consultation with cyclone-hit communities should take place from May.
'Huge impact': Australia opens the citizenship door to 'second-class' Kiwis
"Biggest improvement in the rights of New Zealanders living in Australia in a generation."
'Budgets are about political statement': What will come up in Budget 2023?
We are just over four weeks away from finding out what is in Grant Robertson's next budget
Meng Foon donations: Kiri Allan corrects comments, registers potential conflict of interest
Allan said all donations had been 'accurately and appropriately reported'.
PM defends Race Relations Commissioner donating to Kiri Allan’s election campaign
Allan says as she was a backbench MP then, she had nothing to do with his appointment.
Watch live: Government changes court rules for sexual assault victims
'Part of our drive to make the justice system fairer for victims' - Kiri Allan
Big decline in 501 deportations as 'significant' announcement expected
PM Chris Hipkins travels to Australia tomorrow, new policy on citizenship issues imminent.
New harbour crossing may not include extra traffic lanes
The Government has conceded a crossing without traffic lanes is an option.
Government ups fight against ram raiders with $9 million boost to retail support
Ram raids have steadily declined from a peak mid-last year.
‘Gaslighting’: National cries foul over Labour ad claiming 65pc drop in ram-raids
The percentage decrease was calculated using police data on monthly ram-raids.
After a range of scandals including that of Stuart Nash, Chris Hipkins has changed the Cabinet Manual
The Government's in-house rulebook has new lobbying rules.
Focus: PM Hipkins reacts to findings from the IPCA investigation into the Parliament protest
PM Chris Hipkins reacts to the findings from the IPCA investigation into the Parliament protest while on a visit to Auckland's Chelsea Sugar Factory. Video / NZ Herald
Claire Trevett: Police top brass should answer to front line for protest handling
Under-estimated and under-equipped: Top brass should answer to front line for protests.
Govt moves ahead with wind farm and solar plans
The Government wants to make it easier to consent renewables.