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The British pound has crashed to a record low against the US dollar, as markets react to the UK's biggest tax cuts in 50 years.

The plunge of nearly 5 percent to just above $1.03, came during trading… Audio

The British pound has fallen to a record low against the US-dollar as markets react to the UK's biggest tax cuts in 50 years.

The sterling fell close to $1.03 early on Monday before regaining some… Audio

We begin this morning in the UK where, if you listen carefully, you can here the pound the plumeting to record lows.. Joining Nathan Rarere from the London of King Charles III is our correspondent… Audio

New British Prime Minister Liz Truss has a lot on her plate, but who is she and what does she stand for? Audio

Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Ziena Jalil and Simon Pound discuss National's proposed tax cuts, Labour's caucus meeting to manage the Gaurav Sharma controversy, and… Audio

In the week after a big party conference you might expect that the themes raised in Parliament would often match the talking points from that event. You would be right. Audio

The National Party leader Christopher Luxon says the Cost of Living payment is a shambles.

The first of three payments was made to people this week, including to some New Zealanders living overseas. 

Figures out today are expected to show the annual inflation rate is nudging above 7 percent for the first time since 1990.

In response the Government is extending half-price fares on public transport… Audio

Māori  Development Minister Willie Jackson accused ACT leader David Seymour of dog-whistling for the right-wing vote.

In its alternative budget ACT is proposing axing several government Ministries --… Audio

In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson sits down with the Finance Minister Grant Robertson and National's Nicola Willis to preview this month's Budget. Audio

Petrol pain is setting in once again as temporary government tax cuts start to wear thin.

Prices are nearly back where they were before the Government slashed fuel taxes by 25c a litre.

So today we… Video, Audio

Property investors want harsher penalties for problem tenants and to return the bright-line test to two years.

They want tax cuts on rental property mortgages reinstated and to once again be able to… Audio

The National Party leader says the Government is addicted to spending and is making inflation worse.

Another high quarterly inflation figure is expected to be released later this week -… Audio

Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of Capital Government Relations. Brigitte Morten is a director… Audio

Australia correspondent Bernard Keane looks at what was announced in yesterday's federal Budget, from a temporary cut in the amount of fuel excise collected to a number of cash payments. But Bernard… Audio

The cost of food, petrol and rent is soaring, and inflation is at its highest level in 30 years - how did it come to this? Audio

New Zealanders should be paying less for petrol today after the government cut fuel tax by 25 cents.

The war in Ukraine has sent oil prices sky high and seen petrol prices here last week rise a… Audio

Today the government acknowledged New Zealand's cost of living crisis and offered a reprieve from soaring petrol prices. National Party MP Stuart Smith shares his thoughts on the announcement. Audio

The government has announced it is slashing fuel taxes and public transport fares will halve for three months, as the cost of petrol continues to soar.

The fuel excise is currently about 70 cents per… Video, Audio

Brace yourselves for a 'wicked perfect storm' says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine creates a global energy crisis.

In the last hour, the government has announced it's… Audio

National's tax plan, and the highest inflation in decades has the government feeling the pinch. Political Editor Jane Patterson counts the costs for both parties. Audio

Opposition leader Christopher Luxon is continuing to flag tax cuts and government spending as two of the battleground subjects for the next election.

The government is weighing in, too, with Grant… Audio

Party People analyses the winners and losers of Christopher Luxon’s planned tax cuts, we look at the Commerce Commission’s final report on supermarkets and debate the fallout over the Parliament… Video, Audio

As New Zealanders battle to budget for growing bills, talk of tax cuts is tempting some voters looking to balance the books.

National is promising cuts across the board if elected, to deal with what… Audio

National's leader Christopher Luxon makes the case for tax cuts. Kathryn, Stephen and Brigitte discuss what further sanctions New Zealand could place on Russia. Also, the protest at Parliament is… Audio

National Party leader Christopher Luxon explains his tax-cutting plans to Corin Dann. Audio

A 10-point plan from the National Party for opening the country up again includes a boost to wage subsidies, tax cuts for small business, $100 hospitality vouchers and our airports humming once again… Audio

National says it would get rid of lockdowns once vaccination rates hit 85 percent, or on December 1 - whichever comes first.

Its 'Back in Business' plan would also boost the wage subsidy and… Audio