Policy
National Party targets the centre with tax plan
The National Party has set New Zealand's 'squeezed middle' firmly in its sights with its new tax plan.
People with children on an average income of $120,000 would pocket an extra $125 dollars a week… Audio
Union believes National's fiscal plan will hurt the most vulnerable
The union representing public servants believes National's fiscal plan will hurt the country's most vulnerable by cutting the services they rely on.
It includes $9 billion of tax bracket adjustments… Audio
National makes big play for centre vote in tax plan for 'squeezed middle'
The National Party has made a big play for the centre vote with a tax plan specifically designed for middle income earners.
Its 'Back Pocket Boost' promises extra income for working families, made… Audio
Green Party 'incensed' at National's climate dividend
Green Party co-leader James Shaw is "incensed" that the National Party wants to divert $2.3 billion allocated to climate change.
National has proposed a "climate dividend" - which they say would… Audio
Migrant worker advocates: Open visa the 'right thing to do'
Advocates for migrant workers who have been turned around at the border, or told not to travel here because they're at risk of exploitation, say they should instead be given open visas. Ten migrants… Audio
Massey University to axe nursing programme
As the government promises a range of initiatives to boost nursing numbers, Massey University is scrapping its Bachelor of Nursing at its Auckland campus. From next year, the programme will be… Audio
Gisborne mayor on Tai Rāwhiti cyclone recovery deal
Gisborne's Mayor says the people of Tai Rāwhiti want the best deal they can get as the council prepares for consultation over the cost-sharing deal struck with the Government to repair damage from… Audio
Labour's education policy on core requirements 'thin edge of the wedge', union says
The secondary teachers' union is unhappy Labour is telling teachers how to teach reading, writing and maths. Audio
Auckland Transport to hike parking price by one dollar an hour
Planning on parking in Auckland city? As it stands, It'll set you back up to five dollars an hour in the CBD, increasing to $10 if you stay longer than two hours. And next week, Auckland Transport is… Audio
New sports integrity commission gets green light
Parliament has given the green light to a new independent sport integrity commission focussed on athlete wellbeing and protection. MPs voted unanimously on Wednesday backing the creation of the… Audio
'More choice is a good thing': Simplicity chief executive on National's KiwiSaver policy
As we've heard, National believes it's on to a winner for consumer choice with its new KiwiSaver policy.
The policy would roll back a number of measures brought in by Labour in order to allow people… Audio
Community Law 'happy' with list of standards for emergency housing providers
Community Law Aotearoa says they are happy the government has imposed a list of standards to emergency housing providers.
Although they're not mandatory, if providers follow the standards they will… Audio
Labour announce petrol tax hike
The cost of living might be the big issue for this election campaign, but it hasn't stopped Labour from announcing it's going to hike the petrol tax and road user charges.
The party wants to add an… Audio
Greens believe Labour 'not serious' about climate change after latest transport plan
The Green Party believes Labour's new roading plan shows it's not serious about climate change.
The Government's draft transport policy statement outlines $20 billion worth of spending over three… Audio
Safe cycling proposal divides opinion in New Plymouth
A proposal for $17 million worth of safe walking and cycling routes in New Plymouth is dividing the city.
Schools say dedicated cycle lanes will improve children's safety, but businesses fear loss of… Audio
Government expects problems over road user charges for EVs
Documents show the government expects problems ahead over road user charges on electric vehicles.
The documents talk about an "e-RUC" for EVs, about debt and growing numbers not paying.
But mostly… Audio
Luxon slams Labour over GST-free fruit and vegetables
Labour have announced that they will remove GST from fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables if re-elected.
But the policy has been slammed by many tax experts as well as the National Party. But some… Audio
Labour would've liked to give parents more leave, but times are too tough
Labour says it would've liked to have offered more paid parental leave, but times are too tough. It's promising four weeks of paid leave for partners, but only if re-elected and it will be phased in… Audio
The Panel with David Farrar and Jo McCarroll (Part 2)
Wallace Chapman and panellists David Farrar and Jo McCarroll discuss a new survey querying whether Kiwis support a gun register, declining applications for the Spirit of Adventure and a rise in… Audio
The Panel with David Farrar and Jo McCarroll (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists David Farrar and Jo McCarroll discuss National's proposed school phone ban and Labour's Hauraki Gulf protection plan. Audio