Labour: 'Capital gains tax doesn't apply'
Labour will not impose Capital Gains Tax on a family home and its spokesman has reiterated that firmly today in a video interview with the NZ Herald.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromNZ National Party
Emails reveal details of 'hit' jobs
The hacker known as Rawshark has released emails that look to back up claims in the Dirty Politics book that the Whale Oil blog was used for commercial "hit" jobs.
Hacker hits back at Collins
The hacker Rawshark has rejected claims Facebook conversations between Papakura MP Judith Collins and blogger Cameron Slater are forgeries.
Nick Smith pilloried at housing forum
Housing Minister Nick Smith was shouted down when he claimed at a forum on Auckland's housing crisis that foreign buyers weren't impacting on prices.
Brian Rudman: Dotcom's been pipped ... but it's politics as usual
Spare a thought for German money-bags Kim Dotcom. He's spending more than $3 million to buy himself into the general election.
Debate: Slater condemned
National leader John Key condemned Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater for the first time during tonight's leaders' debate with Labour leader David Cunliffe
Second leaders' debate: As it happened
Prime Minister John Key and Leader of the Opposition David Cunliffe are facing off in round two of the pre-election debates in Christchurch this evening.
Who won the second leaders' debate?
Prime Minister John Key and Leader of the Opposition David Cunliffe faced off in round two of the pre-election debates this evening, but who came out on top?
PM defends choices for Collins probe
John Key has defended his choice of a Government Inquiry into Judith Collins’ dealings with former SFO boss Adam Feeley in the face of calls for a broader inquiry.
Bob Jones: Ridicule - a small price to pay for fleeting fame
When I wrote recently that this election was done and dusted, a storm of protest erupted on the NZ Herald's website from Labour's deeply unattractive, rabid tribalists.
Whale Oil left out of probe
An inquiry into the events surrounding Judith Collins' downfall will not examine the relationship between her and Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater, says John Key.
New leak claim hits Collins
Judith Collins is depicted in alleged conversations discussing the leak of evidence in a high profile case to blogger Cam Slater - but she says they're forgeries.
Vote will decide control of power cost
Power bills have been rising relentlessly. The two sides of politics are divided on house best to rein that in - competition or regulation.
Inquiry 'won't cut corners'
An inquiry into the release of a sensitive security document to Cameron Slater within days of requesting it will include access to computer systems, documents and phone records.
Hacker releases more data
The hacker known as Rawshark has released information purporting to be social media conversations and emails between Judith Collins and Cameron Slater.
Feeley hopes for criminal investigation
Former SFO boss Adam Feeley says he hopes the police are considering a criminal investigation into claims Judith Collins was linked to a smear campaign against him.
Ex-SFO boss Feeley: I had no concerns
Former SFO boss Adam Feeley says he would not have briefed ministers on investigations if he had had any suspicion that information was being leaked to others.
Key: Campaign still on track
Prime Minister John Key said he believed his campaign was still on track, despite the "bomb" that has been thrown since the release of Dirty Politics.
John Armstrong: Crisis calls on Key to use all his skills
It is not so much death by a thousand cuts; it is death from being buried by thousands of emails, writes John Armstrong.
Election 2014: Parties in tech debate
Despite the building tension surrounding the election, the first major debate between party representatives on technology and innovation remained relatively civil.
Mai Chen: New powers to compel will drive Judith Collins inquiry
Mai Chen writes: When Judith Collins resigned on Saturday, she asked the Prime Minister to hold an inquiry so she could clear her name.
Josie Pagani: Justice Minister's hands must be clean
The job of a Minister of Justice is to protect the integrity of the system and any sign of political interference risks infecting the whole system, writes Josie Pagani.
Labour sells new tax, Nats hint at cuts
In the latest in this Herald election series, we look at the main parties' policies on tax and the economy - and what it could mean for you.
'It's about accountability'
John Key has tried to distance himself from claims Mark Hotchin was paying bloggers to undermine the SFO, saying he does not know about the arrangement.
Ben Uffendell: Time to sell New Zealand to burger chain
Nation, I'm bored. And not just because I watched this week's leaders' debate, but mainly for that reason.
Calls for a full commission of inquiry
Labour leader David Cunliffe says all ministers should be subject to a full commission of inquiry to get to the bottom of Dirty Politics.
Commissioner concerned by allegations
Allegations levelled against former Justice Minister Judith Collins have been described as extremely concerning by the State Services Commissioner.
Patrick Gower: Voodoo and madness of King Winston
In Winston's World, John Key is a voodoo doll he stabs with a pin whenever he gets bored.
Money men topple Collins
An inquiry into Judith Collins' downfall is poised to investigate links between former Hanover boss Mark Hotchin and right-wing bloggers who waged a smear campaign against ex-Serious Fraud Office (SFO) chief executive Adam Feeley.
Herald on Sunday Editorial: Collins hung out to dry by Slater
Judith Collins' resignation yesterday was weeks, perhaps months, overdue. Yet the offence for which she has left the ministry is less clearcut.