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Government still looking at tax on businesses masquerading as charities
The Government is getting advice on closing a longstanding loophole.
Aussie Malcolm: Victim of alleged sex abuse urges police to keep investigating
The former Cabinet minister was accused of sexually abusing boys.
Simon Wilson: Wait, what, Watts? The Climate Minister talks to business
Opinion: “Harder and faster,” says Climate Minister Simon Watts, but what does he mean?
The 'invasive' police search powers that convinced Justice Minister to ban gang patches in private homes
The home ban was opposed by several agencies as well as the Privacy Commissioner.
‘Absolute dog’s breakfast’: Why a new move banning gang patches in a private home is causing an uproar
Should it be a jailable crime to have a gang patch in your house, even if it's not yours?
Govt scrambles to regulate the ‘Wild West’ of genetic testing by insurers
Business and science move at a quicker pace.
Claire Trevett: David Seymour's annoying habit of hogging headlines
OPINION: The Treaty Principles Bill is going nowhere - so why is Seymour digging in?
Peters pulls Ngata into Treaty debate from the grave
Sir Apirana Ngata's family discussed how to respond to him being used in debate.
Parliament sets itself free, and gives security guards greater powers
Parliament, not the Government, will decide how much money it needs.
Seymour on the 'dystopian' ads and what 'crashed' Act's support
You might think Act's 2023 election campaign was a success. Its leader isn't so sure.
Audrey Young: David Seymour's Treaty bill is already a disaster
OPINION: No, we don't yet have a draft. But we have at least one unworkable principle.
‘Comfort food for the Labour Party’ - National teases Labour up over tax divisions
Chris Hipkins and David Parker are not on the same page - and National finds it funny.
'What other f***ing signs do you need?' Shane Jones fumes over mill closures
The Regional Development Minister says foreign investors were warned.
Seymour gazumps Bayly, scrapping 'buy now, pay later' fee rules
BNPL provider Afterpay assures it won't hike fees.
Thomas Coughlan: Is Wellington dying or just feeling sorry for itself?
ANALYSIS: The capital appears to be doing much better than the rest of the country.
Cost to hold Māori ward referendums revealed for 12 councils
Officials have criticised the additional cost as "significant" and a "waste of money".
Claire Trevett: Trade-offs obvious as Seymour and Luxon wrestle over Treaty Principles Bill timing
OPINION: Neither PM nor Seymour got it all their own way on the timing of Treaty bill.
Simon Wilson: It's Luxon's choice – kotahitanga or a destructive race debate
OPINION: The PM showed humanity and leadership at Tūrangawaewae, but now what?
'Convinced we would drown': Terror replaced politics during KiwiRail's mayday sentencing
KiwiRail has been fined $412,500 after the Kaitaki ferry lost power and started drifting.
The official warnings over Act MP's proposed gun club changes
The minister's proposals are based on what is being called an untested assumption.
Nats' tax position makes them more vulnerable – Thomas Coughlan
OPINION: National must consider an unpopular tax policy of its own.
‘Jobs for the boys’: Which former Nats MPs have been chosen for key government positions?
When governments hire ex-MPs, there is a risk of trust in politicians being eroded.
Simon Wilson: Can 'Infra Boy' Chris Bishop get NZ moving?
An interview with the serious, if slightly shambolic, new Minister of Everything
Claire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline steps
Shane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.
Promise to begin new tunnel this term in doubt
Govt has delayed second Mt Vic tunnel while it investigates a bigger one.
Labour saved $500m, the coalition spent it
Debate reignites as to whether the Government is borrowing for tax cuts.
Verrall says Reti's false chart makes PM Luxon 'look like an idiot' over Health NZ claims
Shane Reti's office has admitted a chart referred to in press conference does not exist.
Audrey Young: New Māori Queen begins her reign with a deep well of goodwill
OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – Shane Jones takes his medicine.
Government considers powerful tools to release more land under housing policy
Housing Minister Bishop warns implementation will be complex but is committed to progress.
How bad is the education 'crisis' behind a rushed new curriculum?
What PM didn't mention when he outlined the dire state of maths performance in schools.
Govt has a hospital-sized hole in its transport plan
Where will the billions for the National Land Transport Programme come from?
Political blame game: Three PR experts on 55 press releases that reveal Govt tactic
Rear-vision politics: 11 months after election, are Nats/Labour still in campaign mode?
Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown calls out construction sector and Govt
OPINION: 'Do you just sign up and take the money?', Auckland Mayor said.
Outgoing Treasury boss calls for capital gains tax and superannuation changes
Caralee McLiesh says structural changes are required to address NZ's structural deficit.
IRD looks at how much tax we pay - and whether we need to pay more
IRD is seeking public feedback on the topic of its next long-term insights briefing.
Tax debate opportunity for Labour members to be ‘very explicit’ to leadership
Nigel Haworth told the Herald Labour members had the opportunity direct MPs on tax.
Kiwi battlers v Pacific's future - why Luxon took the easy option
PM Luxon and Foreign Minister Peters had to contend with the UN’s vocal climate warrior.
Claire Trevett: Little wonder Hipkins is sceptical of Bishop's olive branch on infrastructure
OPINION: Bishop wants political consensus on 30-year pipeline of infrastructure projects.
‘The more partners you have, the longer it takes’: British minister cool on NZ joining Aukus
Catherine West hints at concern group will grow too large to deliver defence goals.
$22 million tax cut: Govt plans changes to fund fees
Savers will benefit from rules making management fees GST exempt.
Audrey Young: The mother of all political questions - Hipkins wades into Māori sovereignty debate
OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the controversial comments that won't go away.
Labour's tax policy debate: capital gains tax and wealth tax under discussion
Chris Hipkins confirms Labour debates varied taxes, including capital gains.
Simon Wilson: Sorry Luxon, cheap shots at cycleways won't solve our council woes
OPINION: The PM has a bigger job than attacking councils for speed bumps and cycleways.
Claire Trevett: Govt's fast-track backdown delivers a nod to critics but not a buckling
COMMENT: Ministers lose the power to decide fast-track projects, but still have influence.
From rural marae to New York to Cabinet: Tama Potaka’s path to politics
Tama Potaka on where he stands on certain issues.
Claire Trevett: Luxon's message to councils and banks was merciless, but great politics
OPINION: Luxon did not bother to sugarcoat it.
Audrey Young: Foreshore and seabed bill close to being finalised – what you need to know
The facts behind the latest moves to change the legislation.