Free cervical screening for all women aged 25-69 from March
All women aged between 25 and 69 would be eligible to receive free cervical screening from March next…
ACT proposes time in NZ requirement for permanent residents
ACT says if elected it would introduce physical presence requirements for permanent residents. Currently, a Permanent Resident Visa…
Govt scraps 2027 fuel excise increase, smaller rises from 2028
The Government has cancelled a 12 cents per litre fuel excise increase due to take effect next January,…
Labour pledges guaranteed jobs for NZ-graduated nurses
Labour says if elected it will guarantee jobs in the public health sector for all eligible New Zealand-trained…
Labour promises not to increase fuel tax for three years
Labour is committing not to raise the fuel excise duty for a full term, should it enter government.…
Former FMA chair to run for NZ First in Luxon’s electorate
Former chair of the Financial Markets Authority Craig Stobo has been announced as New Zealand First’s candidate for…
‘I don’t believe your poll’, politicians like to say. But are they right?
Asked to comment on the latest poll results, politicians who haven’t done so well usually like to say…
Luxon defends prioritising rates cap over social media ban
Although Labour has offered its support, the Government says other law changes will take priority. (Source: 1News) Prime…
Te Pāti Māori launches new tax policy, says most would pay less
Te Pāti Māori has unveiled a tax plan that would mean the wealthiest 3% of people pay more…
NZ First candidate steps down after earlier trying to join other parties
A NZ First candidate has stepped down just a month after being announced as a candidate, after confirming…
Queenstown mayor says National’s bed tax U-turn ‘policy made in panic’
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor John Glover has accused National of making policy “in panic” after the party ruled…
Labour reveals its 2026 election campaign slogan
Labour has unveiled its 2026 election slogan, “Better Starts Now”, pitching itself to voters as the alternative to…