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20 of 1,316 episodesCould a new kingmaker be emerging as coalition support slips?
Could now be the time to see a new party in Government? Better yet, is it time to see a new Kingmaker? The Opportunity Party is nearing the...
Immigration IT scandal: What happens when Ministers stop trusting their officials?
Misleading information, unanswered questions, and more than $30 million down the drain and nothing to show for it. You may have heard about...
Should tourists help pay for New Zealand’s infrastructure?
Tourism is booming again, but who should pay for the pressure that comes with it? A powerful alliance of mayors and tourism leaders is pushi...
KiwiSaver vs Wealth tax - the new political divide
One major theme has emerged for this year's election... money. Two parties at the weekend launched ideas to get the country's finances in or...
How Hurricanes and Chiefs stack up for the title showdown
The Super Rugby Pacific final is here, and the excitement is already at fever pitch. Tickets for the decider on Saturday sold out in just 15...
How Shane Jones’ fishing bill sank
Shane Jones' controversial fisheries reform has been abandoned – for now. The Oceans and Fisheries Minister told a select committee to...
The plan that could reshape how New Zealand builds
For years, New Zealand has spent big on infrastructure without always getting the results to match. Now, the Government's vowing to change t...
Can Labour afford its election promises?
Finance Minister Nicola Willis fronted a press conference on Sunday, complete with a black dossier labelled Labour's Hidden Bill , accusing...
Can Trump’s Iran peace deal actually hold?
Donald Trump says the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement, with a formal signing ceremony expected later this week. The an...
The RSV delay exposing NZ’s child health gap
A leading paediatrician is warning more New Zealand babies will end up in hospital this winter while a treatment that could prevent many RSV...
Do the All Whites stand a chance at the World Cup?
For just the third time in history, New Zealand is heading to football's biggest stage. The FIFA World Cup is ready for kick off and the All...
What does the fare cap policy tell us about Labour's campaign strategy?
Labour has unveiled its first major policy announcement since the Budget, promising to cap weekly public transport fares at $20 in the main...
Why the Government dropped its power bill levy
A few months ago, the Government said New Zealanders could end up helping fund a new LNG import terminal through their power bills. Now it's...
Why Auckland’s economic recovery seems continually out of reach
Auckland is supposed to be moving again. The City Rail Link is almost here, the CBD is looking better, and there's been a lot of talk about...
Why Taiwan is testing New Zealand’s relationship with China
Four New Zealand MPs who visited Taiwan last month have been banned from entering China, Hong Kong, and Macau for a year. National's Maureen...
Could this be Trump and Netanyahu's most serious fallout yet?
The US and Iran are exchanging the biggest strikes in months amid ceasefire talks. It comes just days after a call between Donald Trump and...
Why should young Kiwis stay in NZ when Australia pays more?
Australia has just handed its lowest-paid workers a 4.75% pay rise, lifting the minimum wage to just over $25-Australian-dollars an hour &nd...
The ‘freeloading’ jab that’s forced NZ into a defence debate
Frigates, freeloading, and our nuclear-free identity are all suddenly up for debate. New Zealand is being called a "freeloader" by the US Se...
No handouts, no hype: Why this is the Broccoli Budget
Infrastructure and health are the big priorities in this year's Budget, as banks face a new levy, and cuts take shape. There are no specific...