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Election 2020: Finance debate proves feisty
Last night's debate was a fiery affair with heated exchanges over the country's future in a Covid-19 world.
No - we're not talking about the tepid TV face-off between Jacinda Ardern and Judith… Audio
Collins downplays Goldsmith's fiscal error
The National Party's leader is describing a $4 billion hole in its so-called "very clear" fiscal plan as "entirely inconsequential".
The hole was pointed out by the Labour party's finance… Audio
National Party economic claims dealt a blow
The National Party's claim to be the best economic manager has been dealt a blow - by a $4 billion error discovered in its fiscal plan.
The mistake overshadowed the party's virtual campaign launch… Audio
Covid-19: Finance Minister on getting out of pandemic economic shock
An economist doubts fundamental changes for the economy are on the cards, with future growth still dependant on house prices and immigration.
The traditional pre-election update from The Treasury out… Audio
Finance Minister on plans to reduce debt, maintain services
The Finance Minister says he's got a balanced plan to reduce debt and keep services going, despite concerning unemployment forecasts.
The books have been opened ahead of the election today, and they… Video, Audio
Pre-election fiscal update: Economy better than expected
New Zealand has emerged from this year's lockdowns better than expected but it's a much gloomier picture for the longer term recovery, with the country facing years of large deficits and ballooning… Audio
All of Wallabies squad will be affected if a member tests positive - Robertson
Sport and Recreation minister Grant Robertson says the entire Wallabies squad will have to restart quarantine if one of them tests positive for Covid-19.
Trans-Tasman rugby bosses have agreed terms… Audio
Grant Robertson defends new Labour Party tax policy
Grant Robertson is defending the Labour Party's new tax policy after some criticised it as not going far enough.
39 percent for earnings over $180,000, which would affect 2 percent of New Zealanders.
…Election 2020: Cash splash back on as campaign resumes
Politicians are travelling the length and breadth of the country making big spending promises - but when will the public know if it all stacks up?
The Covid-19 response has already cost the country… Audio
Election 2020: Debates over who is best economic manager starts
As the election campaign gears up, so too are the spending promises from politicians. The debate has already started about which party is the best economic manager - each one of course claiming the… Audio
James Shaw apologises for Taranaki Green School funding
James Shaw has spent the best part of the last week floating out to sea while his own party and ministerial colleagues watched from the safety of the shore.
After trying to get support from his… Audio
Covid-19: Four extra days of subsidy would be 'entirely different process' - Robertson
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has revealed the two weeks at Alert Level 3 in Auckland has caused an estimated $1 billion hit to the economy, with each week costing $500 million.
The National… Audio
Covid-19: Auckland businesses coped well - Robertson
Cabinet will decide on Monday whether Auckland will remain at Alert Level 3 or if restrictions will ease.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says for the most part Auckland businesses have coped well… Audio
Covid-19: Government tweaks business loan scheme
The Government has made changes to a loan scheme for companies to help them recover from Covid-19.
The Business Finance Guarantee Scheme supports the provision of bank loans to viable operations… Audio
Extra question time focuses on Covid-19
Covid-19 has dominated question time this week in the first of two unexpected extra weeks of Parliament. Audio
Question hangs over North vs South rugby match
New Zealand Rugby is not in line for any special treatment to ensure its North-South match goes ahead next weekend.
Health Minister Chris Hipkins says it's unlikely 13 Auckland-based players will be… Audio
Covid-19 testing, isolation needs urgent attention - Air NZ staff
Air New Zealand staff say there are a multitude of loopholes in the airline's border controls - and Covid-19 testing and isolation requirements need urgent attention.
The Health Minister today met… Video, Audio
Parliament’s reprise plan
Parliament is back and the MPs are already knee-deep in Covid. We outline the plan for the unexpected reprise of Parliament.
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Covid-19: Government self isolation leave scheme criticised as not enough
A move to make it easier for workers to get sick leave while they wait for their Covid-19 test is being criticised for not going far enough.
From Friday employers will no longer have to show their… Audio
Covid-19: Politicians headed back to Parliament
MPs will return to the Capital today - for three weeks at Parliament no one expected.
The 2020 general election has been pushed back four weeks to 17 October, which means politicians will reconvene… Audio