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Former Labour leader says a CGT policy will bring a sense of relief among many
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 6:21amA former Labour leader says there'll be a sense a relief among many to see a new capital gains tax policy. Labour's announced...
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Labour unveils targeted capital gains tax to fund free doctor visits
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 6:23amIt's unclear how much the Labour government will raise, from its just announced new capital gains tax. The targeted tax would...
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ASB says proposed sale of Fonterra’s retail brands could unlock $4.5 billion
Friday, 24 October 2025, 6:25amNew Zealand's economy could look to benefit from Fonterra’s proposed sale. The proposed sale of Anchor and Mainland brands...
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More children harmed in state care
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 6:37amMore children are being harmed in Oranga Tamariki's care. The agency's annual report reveals 530 children in care experienced...
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Nicolas Sarkozy starts five-year prison sentence
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 6:28amNicolas Sarkozy's become the first French ex-president to go to jail. He's started a five-year sentence for conspiring to...
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Small businesses welcome Labour's Future Fund idea
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 6:34amBelief that small businesses are the backbone of New Zealand but are under-served in current Government schemes. Labour...
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Thieves steal priceless jewels at the Louvre Museum in Paris
Monday, 20 October 2025, 6:21amThe hunt continues for the thieves who stole priceless jewels in a heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The world's most...
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Report says taxpayers are getting a raw deal on state housing
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 6:06amKainga Ora's large-scale ownership of state houses may not be the most effective way to provide housing help to Kiwis. A...
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Squeezed profits in the hospo sector as they're forced to absorb rising costs
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 6:24amCafes are continuing to see their profits squeezed. Sales in the hospitality sector have increased 1.4% in the past year...
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Overseas arrivals on track to beating pre-Covid tourism numbers
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 6:26amA growing range of international visitor markets means New Zealand's on track to beat pre-Covid tourism numbers. Overseas...
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Pollies: Police "don't have the laws they need" to deal with protesters, MP says
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 9:30amThe Police Minister says officers don't have the laws they need to move protesters from MPs' homes. The Government introduced...
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Economists say 25 basis point OCR cut most likely
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 6:17amEconomists say a 25 basis point cut to the Official Cash Rate could be the Reserve Bank's most strategic option. The central...
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GPs respond to Health NZ ordering thousands more vapes
Tuesday, 7 October 2025, 6:22amA boost for the vaping industry as the Government asks for tenders for devices for long-time smokers. Health New Zealand's...
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Convictions for crimes by people on bail rise
Monday, 6 October 2025, 6:14amBelief attitudes towards bail is a reflection of a global decline in law and order. Convictions for crimes carried out by...
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Hipkins appears to distance himself from Te Pati Māori - but still won't rule them out
Friday, 3 October 2025, 6:13amOne of Māoridom's biggest movements has split with Te Pati Māori. Toitu Te Tiriti —which led the hikoi on Parliament last...
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Disappointment over lack of bold energy reform from the Govt
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 6:04amDisappointment the Government's energy reforms haven't prioritised keeping electricity prices down. Changes include allowing...
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Concern funding for prisons is about to dry out
Monday, 29 September 2025, 6:16amOur Corrections Minister says services in prisons are improving, despite concerns around staff shortages An extra 98-million-dollars...
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Farmers mindful as they receive major payday from Fonterra
Friday, 26 September 2025, 6:14amDairy farmers remain mindful of the chance of more tough times ahead. Fonterra's confirmed a final farmgate milk price of...
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"Very much needed": Construction sector bolstered by infrastructure investment
Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 6:21amBelief the Government's half-a-billion dollar investment to infrastructure will boost the construction sector. Both projects...
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Reserve Bank needs to "put a foot on the gas pedal" to get the economy moving
Friday, 19 September 2025, 6:30amSurprise across the board with the latest sharp drop in GDP. Our economy's contracted 0.9% in the June quarter - a worse...
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GDP predicted to fall 0.5% in Q2
Thursday, 18 September 2025, 6:21amAn economist is predicting a gloomier number than the Reserve Bank from the latest GDP figure. Stats NZ data on GDP for...
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"About cohesion": Costello backs call for organised crime minister
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 6:17amOrganised crime is being described as the number one threat to New Zealand's national security. The Ministerial Advisory...
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Government says progress made on elective surgery wait times
Monday, 8 September 2025, 6:10amBelief progress is being made, when it comes to cutting wait times for elective surgeries. The Government's exceeded its...
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Concern complex court cases are clogging up the justice system
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 6:15amComplex cases appear to be clogging up our justice system, with manslaughter and murder offences making up more than 70%...
