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PM Luxon on promised tax cuts
The Prime Minister has admitted the tools the government will use to pay for its promised tax cuts may differ from what National campaigned on.
The government is leaving the specifics of how it will… Audio
Finance Minister Willis on Kainga Ora, tax cuts, gun reform
Deputy Leader of the National Party and Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to Nathan Rarere about Kainga Ora, tax cuts, and proposed gun reforms. Audio
Consequences for Kāinga Ora tenants - Luxon
The Coalition has instructed Kainga Ora to take a tougher line on disruptive and unruly tenants - evicting the worst offenders and chasing down overdue rent. Ministers have sent a letter to the… Audio
Expert had concerns on National's projections prior elections
The government still 'intends' to deliver tax cuts by July, but won't lock them in until they've got them past their coalition partners. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has agreed with reports… Audio
Chris Bishop speaks on crack down on Kāinga Ora tenants
The government has launched it's crack down on so called disruptive Kāinga Ora tenants. It wants the social housing agency to chase down rent arrears and to strengthen its approach to terminating… Audio
Live export ban petition passes 20,000 signatures
A lobby group is spending $1 million to make sure the ban is overturned, and animal rights campaigners are fighting back.
Peters, Willis at odds over potential $5.6b budget hole
And the finance minister says she can't 100% guarantee tax cuts will arrive by July. Audio
Labour finance spokesperson on Government's proposed tax cuts
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she cannot confirm that the Government will be able to deliver tax cuts in July as outlined in the coalition agreement.
Willis told Morning Report the rollout is… Audio
Return to budget surplus could take longer than promised
The Finance Minister Nicola Willis is refusing to guarantee tax cuts will happen in July.
Willis says she cannot confirm that the Government will be able to deliver tax cuts in July as outlined in… Audio
Winston Peters on his state of the nation speech
New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has signalled he won't compromise on the roll-out of his party's election commitments.
Peters told supporters yesterday during his state of the nation speech… Audio
Councils frustrated as govt refers flood protection project to bureaucrats
Councils say a $200 million investment now would save lives and billions of dollars, and they're frustrated the minister has just referred them to "further conversations" with bureaucrats.
Seymour is the grand ruler of cutting red tape
A sector that's had rules piled upon it is welcoming moves to cut the red tape
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Winston Peters compares co-governance to Nazi Germany in speech
New Zealand First's leader compared co-governance to Nazi Germany's race-based theories in a speech today, causing Labour leader Chris Hipkins to say he "behaves like a drunk uncle at a wedding".
Sexuality a 'factor' in Grant Robertson losing out on Labour's top job
Being gay was an "issue", but not the only reason he was not selected, former deputy prime minister says.
TV news meltdown: what will government do?
The future of TV news and current affairs is in the balance at our two biggest TV broadcasters - both desperate to cut costs as their revenue falls. The government says it’s now preparing policy to… Video
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Rich Preston: The latest from the UK
BBC senior reporter, Rich Preston, joins Jim to discuss the Royal families' photo doctoring blunder and the latest on Andrew Tate's extradition to the UK. Audio
Parliament’s future out the back
A big new wooden superstructure is about to be built out the back of Parliament House, and is planned to be ready to fit dozens of MPs by the next election. Audio
Protest against fast-track bill in Coromandel
Former Green MP Catherine Delahunty is worried the bill will make it easier to mine on conservation land.
Pence says he will not endorse former boss Trump in 2024 US election
Mike Pence, who served as Donald Trump's vice president for four years, said on Friday he will not endorse his former boss ahead of November's US presidential election.
Peters finishes overseas trip, vows to 'deepen ties' with Singapore
Deputy Prime Minister was in Singapore for the last stop of his trip, saying the country was its "most important defence partner in South East Asia".