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Brian Tamaki and Nats' tax cuts light a fire in Labour

Labour leader Chris Hipkins regains his mojo, launching his party's election campaign with a big policy carrot and a lot of help from planted protesters and National's big play on tax

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With an election looming, New Zealand lawmakers wrap up rowdy final session

New Zealand lawmakers rushed to pass legislation and criticize opponents during a rowdy final day of the nation’s 53rd Parliament

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Taxed after selling her home – four times

A battle over tax on a Southland woman's capital gains highlights the election debate over fixing 'inadequate' bright-line test policy settings, says advisor. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Muller mends rifts and moves on: 'Part of healing is being able to let that go'

Todd Muller says he doesn’t know and has given up trying to understand what snapped inside him the day the world as he knew it changed. He spoke to political editor Jo Moir in his last ever interview as an MP.

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National's 'carbon dividend' takes climate cash for tax cuts

National says its tax plan includes a "carbon dividend" but economists say the party is wrong and the policy won't accomplish what it promises.

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'Fiscal holes' highlight need for independent costings watchdog

The National Party was right to disclose consultancy Castalia's review of its tax and revenue package costings, but it does expose a rather thin critique to the chill of scrutiny, writes Jonathan Milne.

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Taxing unregulated gambling is easier said than done

Nicola Willis needs to be careful to not drive punters to websites based in tax-friendly jurisdictions like Malta or Guernsey

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National's tax plan: What you need to know

National says its tax cuts are targeted to the median earner, though families with children and landlords also get special attention in the $14.6b package.

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For National, gender seems to be the hardest word

Comment: For a party that just days ago celebrated women making up the majority of its top 40 candidates on its list, gender seems to be the hardest word for National, writes political editor Jo Moir

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Hipkins reaches back into his hat after 'boondoggle' policy

Comment: What better time to celebrate paid parental leave extensions and the end of Covid-19 than 24 hours after being hammered by economists and commentators on an unworkable tax policy?

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Ignore the politics – many parents want to work with schools on sexuality education

Relationship and sexuality education has, yet again, become a political talking point ahead of this year’s election.

The Conversation

National, tell us how your plans add up

National has made confident statements about its spending plans and economic management. It should be honest about how it will be paid for, writes the CTU's Craig Renney.

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An ode for .. Nicola Willis

Bard Billot on the Baron's tax collector

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National party conference plays it safe on day one

Following a predictable and on-message speech from deputy leader Nicola Willis on the state of the economy it was the following interactive session on law and order that got party faithfuls talking.

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National could pay off teacher loans

The National Party hints at a repeat for student teachers of its incentives to attract more nurses, including some kind of bonding scheme and paying towards their student loans

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National getting sucked into regressive race debate

The National Party wants to talk about how the Government has got its priorities all wrong, but using kaupapa Māori as the stick to beat ministers with is both lazy and regressive, writes political editor Jo Moir

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Bipartisan politics up in smoke as election looms

There are few “grown-up” moments between National and Labour in recent political history other than the 2021 bipartisan housing accord. But as political editor Jo Moir writes, it only took a whiff of a tightly contested election to unravel it.

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National finalises candidate selections, including two Māori seats

The race is on in Wellington Central for the National Party candidate selection where a well-known pub owner will battle it out against a human rights expert on Sunday.

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NZ PM Hipkins: email scandal a 'cock-up not conspiracy'

New Zealand's government stands accused of a cover-up culture after not releasing a key email that has led to the downfall of minister Stuart Nash.

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Racist and sexist attacks won't drive Mahuta out of politics

Nanaia Mahuta says she became a “lightning rod" for detractors of Three Waters. She sat down with political editor Jo Moir to explain why she will always speak out against racist and sexist attacks she is subject to.

Nottingham Post

What life is like for ITV Coronation Street star Andy Whyment when he's not playing Kirk Sutherland

He's played Kirk Sutherland since 2000

Liverpool Echo

ITV Coronation Street Andy Whyment's luxury life away from the screen and co-star roommate

It has been a dramatic week for the soap star's character

The Independent UK

Trailblazing transgender lawmaker Georgina Beyer dies at 65

Georgina Beyer, a trailblazing New Zealand politician who in 1999 became the world’s first openly transgender member of Parliament, has died

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Luxon back in the fight stealing from Labour's playbook

Christopher Luxon found a new gear in his State of the Nation speech on Sunday where he announced a childcare rebate for families, writes political editor Jo Moir

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Shaw's sidestep sets stage for Wellington Central scrap

The Green co-leader's electorate decision is a sign of his future plans – and it also adds to the uncertainties around Wellington Central.

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