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Christopher Luxon won't say whether National plans to stagger tax cuts.
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Young family charged $10,000 interest on a $29,000 car loan
Community groups highlights the cases to lobby against diluted lending laws.
Brooke van Velden: Government's Covid rules are no longer fit for purpose
OPINION: It's time to stop the fear and get back control of our lives.
Bridges v Robertson in fiscal-hole budget battle
OPINION: Grant Robertson says Simon Bridges' numbers are dodgy, but are they?
Parliament set to unanimously back Russia sanctions bill
Meanwhile calls grow for a refugee intake with over 1.7 million people displaced by war.
Kiwis' cost of living: PM, Luxon cross swords on tax, inflation
Ardern accused Luxon of caring more about the price of his coffee than about low earners.
Kāinga Ora chief under fire over emails at odds with minister's comments
'I am happy to stand behind you ... This little maelstrom will pass quickly,' one read.
Govt considering expert advice on shortening Covid isolation rules
There are 23,894 new Covid cases reported today.
Almost 24,000 cases, 756 people in hospital, 16 in ICU/HDU
Latest numbers on New Zealand's Covid-19 outbreak are expected soon.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern on Government support for Ukrainian community
March 8 2022 The Government is fast-tracking measure to support Ukrainians to stay in New Zealand or to return here immediately.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese releases video to the public
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has released a video clip to his social media account following the impact of Ex-cyclone Alfred. Video / @AlboMP
Focus Live: Government responds to supermarket report findings
March 8 2022 Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister David Clark says the findings of the Commerce Commission's final report into New Zealand's $22 billion supermarket industry make it clear the sector is not working.
Calls mount for NZ to support Ukrainians fleeing war
Ukrainian-New Zealanders call for a specific refugee quota with 1.7 million fleeing war.
Jane Kelsey: Devil is in the detail with UK free trade deal
OPINION: Law professor digs beneath the rhetoric and finds little to support it.
Wellington City Council- Time to ditch the men?
'This year we head toward electing a new council, it's time to ask, why not an all women?'
'Real danger for NZ': Expert on why Govt's Russian sanctions 'mean something'
It comes as calls mount for a refugee quota with 1.5 million already fleeing the country.
Goff says 'no' to Three Waters group recommendations
Phil Goff has said Aucklanders lose out in the Government's new Three Waters plan.
'Putin's Cook' and 'Kinder Surprise': The Russian military bosses, tycoons on NZ travel ban list
'Putin's Cook' and 'Kinder Surprise' in multinational crew banned from NZ.
The protest lost at Parliament – but it unequivocally won the social media war
A researcher watched in awe as misinformation overwhelmed mainstream truth-based channels.
Liam Dann: Price rises just beginning as heat goes on Govt
Oil shock: Prices surged again today meaning consumers face more price pain at the pump.
National leader Christopher Luxon tests positive for Covid
National leader was hugging supporters yesterday after State of the Nation speech.
How will NZ's law targeting sanctions against Russia work – and what are the risks?
ANALYSIS: The Russia Sanctions Bill will allow additional sanctions against Russia.
PM beefs up Russia sanctions; 100 banned from NZ travel; moves to block superyachts
More than 1.5 million people have been forced to flee Ukraine since Russia's invasion.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern beefs up Russia sanctions
March 7 2022 The Government has announced new "significant" sanctions will be placed on Russia, including oligarchs, individuals and companies responsible for or associated with the invasion of Ukraine.
Viv Beck unveils centre-right platform for Auckland mayoral bid
Viv Beck and National both want to scrap Auckland's regional petrol tax.
Ukrainian-NZers urge stronger action from Govt against Russia
"Ukraine is fighting not just for its existence ... Ukraine is fighting for all of us."
'We do want to do more' - Cabinet meets today to consider bespoke Russian sanctions bill
Move would allow the ability to apply targeted sanctions to entities and individuals.
'Scrap all new taxes': National's promise met with praise and doubt
National Party promises to scrap the taxes introduced by Labour since coming into power.
One dead, over 20 injured in grenade explosion in Kashmir, India
Kashmir is divided between India and Pakistan, which both claim the region.
Luxon draws tax, cost-of-living 'crisis' as National's battle lines
National wants tax brackets readjusted for record levels of inflation.
Claire Trevett: Luxon hits the tax cuts button early
The only real news in the speech was that Simon Bridges has Covid-19.
National to repeal all Labour's taxes, adjust for inflation
Luxon this morning delivered his first state of the nation address.