PoliticsMP says quip about wife shopping not sexist - ‘I work 80-odd hours’Sam Uffindell also lamented cost of Tasty cheese, says he opts for Colby instead.15 Aug 12:21 AM
PoliticsNational and Act differ on paid partner leave as Labour estimates uptakeNational is keen on Labour's new policy for parental leave - if it can afford it.15 Aug 12:15 AM
Politics'Liar': Willis says Grant Robertson 'probably needs a lie down'Willis said she will not take defamation action against Robertson.14 Aug 11:56 PM
VideoFocus: Chris Hipkins on Labour's paid parental leave policyChris Hipkins speaks to press on Labour's paid parental leave policy during this morning's caucus run. Video / Mark MitchellWatch14 Aug 11:31 PM
PoliticsFocus: Nicola Willis responds to being called a liarNicola Willis has responded to Grant Robertson calling her a liar by saying he needs a cup of tea and to take a break. Video / Mark Mitchell Watch14 Aug 11:31 PM
New ZealandParental leave promise, Lauren Dickason trial and football fans rate NZ | Focus Morning Bulletin August 15, 2023Labour’s makes election offer to new parents, the jury continues deliberation in the trial of Lauren Dickason and football fans rate the New Zealand FIFA experience. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Aug 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Labour and National are becalmed in a sea of voter scepticismOPINION: Will the two main parties ever learn to fill the sails of purpose and hope?14 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics'I longed for this particular day' - PM removes final Covid-19 restrictions as experts assess future approachThe PM denied the move was linked to the upcoming election.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Politics‘Working 80 hours a week’: What it’s like to be an MP in NZWhat do politicians actually do all day?14 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsLabour's election offer to new parents - four weeks of paid leave for partnersLabour is offering four weeks paid leave for partners of a baby's main carer.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister responds as Corrections deputy CEO quits after concerns raised about conductTopia Rameka was reportedly the subject of complaints from female employees.14 Aug 08:21 AM
New Zealand‘Populist’ and ‘stupid’: 12 tax experts respond to GST-free fruit and vegetablesThe policy is being widely panned by experts, who say it is betting on voters’ ignorance.14 Aug 06:56 AM
New Zealand'End of a challenging time' - Govt ditches all remaining Covid restrictionsIt comes as reported cases and hospitalisations have been trending up in past two weeks.14 Aug 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: The downstream impacts of the pandemic will reverberate indefinitelyThe lifting of Covid restrictions signals the end of an era - though not the end of Covid.14 Aug 05:51 AM
PoliticsLabour returns to the 30s, but National/Act can still govern in new pollThe poll of 1012 people was conducted online between July 31 and August 7.14 Aug 03:25 AM
PoliticsBryce Edwards: How Labour's tax cut will do little but benefit the richOPINION: The average shopper is unlikely to see any real change in supermarket prices.14 Aug 03:14 AM
OpinionAct’s pledge to abolish cultural reports are racist and inhumane - law lecturerOpinion: Cultural reports allow judges to understand more about the accused.13 Aug 11:52 PM
PoliticsLabour forced to fix GST policy after $240m mistake foundLabour confused the years in which the policy would apply.13 Aug 11:45 PM
New Zealand'A dirty window': What you need to consider before reading a political pollThis is what you need to consider when reading polls.13 Aug 10:54 PM
New ZealandLabour promises GST-free produce - but what does that mean?Removing GST from fruit and veges could save families up to $4 per week.13 Aug 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAccountants want low-income trusts to be exempt from tax rate hikeInland Revenue says $17 billion trustee income is under-taxed.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationCommercial property owners to pay for Labour's GST cutHow Labour would pay for its tax policy.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins defends fruit & veg GST cut amid claims policy fails poorer KiwisLabour's tax promises would cost about $3.4 billion over four years.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsHipkins reveals removal of GST from fruit and vegetables, Working for Families boostRemoving GST from fruit and vegetable will cost $2 billion.13 Aug 03:40 AM
PoliticsClean Power Payment: Greens propose $36,000 in grants and loans for home energy upgradesPolicy comes after the party supported making dental care free for everyone.12 Aug 11:00 PM
PoliticsLabour dangles election carrot: Promise to remove GST from fresh and frozen fruit and vegThey have revealed how much shoppers would save.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: Seymour's stoner accusations, has bad poll taken Hipkins out as Chris of the Week?Chris Hipkins gets hit by a bad poll, but spends the week in damage reversal mode.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Julian Batchelor's long-simmering property spat before his divisive co-governance tourRoadshow organiser's 15-year battle with DoC, Māori over access to land.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsSteven Joyce's new book: Being part of Key’s inner sanctum and THAT sex toy incidentThe former MP has given insight into his colourful career.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: He's behind you! Poll plonks Winston Peters into Luxon's election pantomimeChristopher Luxon faces the prospect of a Winston Peters comeback spoiling his plans.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Best and worst of the week in politicsOPINION: The inside word on who's up, who's down and what's happening in Parliament.10 Aug 11:43 PM
PoliticsChina, Iran and Russia conducting foreign interference in NZ - reportCompetition between states was becoming more acute, according to the report.10 Aug 10:13 PM
PoliticsMandatory reporting looms for all companies to help reduce gender pay gap - if current Govt’s work continuesGovt to require gender pay gap reporting - but the legislation is yet to be drafted.10 Aug 08:15 PM
New ZealandEnchanter report, NZ First up in polls and tourists fly to space | Focus Morning Bulletin August 11, 2023Urgent safety issues to be revealed in final report on the sinking of the Enchanter, could Winston Peters be heading back to Parliament? And tourists fly to space for the first time. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP Video / Virgin GalacticWatch10 Aug 07:24 PM
