Election 2014
PM John Key describes David Cunliffe's Labour leadership as a "shipwreck and a trainwreck" after Cunliffe admits should have disclosed donations
4th Mar 14, 4:04pm
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PM John Key describes David Cunliffe's Labour leadership as a "shipwreck and a trainwreck" after Cunliffe admits should have disclosed donations
Key brushes aside talk National could govern alone; says coalition partners needed; McCully rejects talk he would let Craig win East Coast Bays
4th Mar 14, 1:21pm
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Key brushes aside talk National could govern alone; says coalition partners needed; McCully rejects talk he would let Craig win East Coast Bays
How cheap money and expensive Councils have affected affordability in Auckland and Wellington housing zones
27th Feb 14, 10:32am
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How cheap money and expensive Councils have affected affordability in Auckland and Wellington housing zones
English says Genesis to float in mid-April; price to be set at start of offer through 'front end book-build'; will include loyalty bonus shares
26th Feb 14, 12:56pm
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English says Genesis to float in mid-April; price to be set at start of offer through 'front end book-build'; will include loyalty bonus shares
PM says cabinet decides to float Genesis in "next month or so"; details on Wednesday; float will be last by current or next National Govt
24th Feb 14, 4:43pm
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PM says cabinet decides to float Genesis in "next month or so"; details on Wednesday; float will be last by current or next National Govt
New Zealanders say economic issues easily the most important problem affecting the country and the world, despite improvements
22nd Feb 14, 9:00am
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New Zealanders say economic issues easily the most important problem affecting the country and the world, despite improvements
Winston Peters attacks the politics of 'tribalism' in his 'Real State of the Nation' speech
21st Feb 14, 2:33pm
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Winston Peters attacks the politics of 'tribalism' in his 'Real State of the Nation' speech
Budget deficit NZ$1.8 bln in six months to December 31, NZ$380 mln more than expected on soft tax receipts; Treasury unsure if softness temporary
21st Feb 14, 11:19am
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Budget deficit NZ$1.8 bln in six months to December 31, NZ$380 mln more than expected on soft tax receipts; Treasury unsure if softness temporary
ANZ Wealth boss John Body says govt should introduce KiwiSaver auto-enrolment before it resumes contributions to NZ Super Fund
18th Feb 14, 5:25pm
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ANZ Wealth boss John Body says govt should introduce KiwiSaver auto-enrolment before it resumes contributions to NZ Super Fund
Green Solar Power policy proposes low interest Government loans for home owners to buy solar panels; National says policy 'magic money'
17th Feb 14, 12:38pm
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Green Solar Power policy proposes low interest Government loans for home owners to buy solar panels; National says policy 'magic money'
PM John Key calls Labour Leader David Cunliffe an idiot over Australian welfare comments; Key reveals NZers' fighting in Syria
10th Feb 14, 5:06pm
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PM John Key calls Labour Leader David Cunliffe an idiot over Australian welfare comments; Key reveals NZers' fighting in Syria
Friday's Top 10: Graeme Wheeler's message for Labour and the Greens, Dr Doom, Bernanke awkward in a suit, technology drives US reindustrialisation
7th Feb 14, 10:30am
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Friday's Top 10: Graeme Wheeler's message for Labour and the Greens, Dr Doom, Bernanke awkward in a suit, technology drives US reindustrialisation
Statistics NZ reports unemployment fell to 6.0% in Dec qtr from 6.2% in Sept qtr; 24,000 jobs added
5th Feb 14, 10:53am
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Statistics NZ reports unemployment fell to 6.0% in Dec qtr from 6.2% in Sept qtr; 24,000 jobs added
Bruce Wills explains how Federated Farmers achieves its influence on rural issues in the political arena and why online access has cross-party appeal
1st Feb 14, 9:56am
Bruce Wills explains how Federated Farmers achieves its influence on rural issues in the political arena and why online access has cross-party appeal
Prime Minister John Key says would like to change flag to silver fern on black background; will talk with cabinet about referendum
29th Jan 14, 2:15pm
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Prime Minister John Key says would like to change flag to silver fern on black background; will talk with cabinet about referendum
Key confirms Government considering extending parental leave, although not as long as Labour plans
28th Jan 14, 11:35am
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Key confirms Government considering extending parental leave, although not as long as Labour plans
Labour's David Cunliffe proposes 'Best Start' package of NZ$60/week per child for first three years; extends early education, paid parental leave
27th Jan 14, 1:15pm
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Labour's David Cunliffe proposes 'Best Start' package of NZ$60/week per child for first three years; extends early education, paid parental leave
Prime Minister John Key outlines plans for new teaching and education leadership roles costing $150m a year
23rd Jan 14, 12:25pm
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Prime Minister John Key outlines plans for new teaching and education leadership roles costing $150m a year
Cunliffe drops Labour proposals to exempt GST on fruit and veges and to exempt first NZ$5,000 of income from tax
22nd Jan 14, 12:04pm
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Cunliffe drops Labour proposals to exempt GST on fruit and veges and to exempt first NZ$5,000 of income from tax
PM John Key says National could work with Colin Craig led Conservative Party, won't rule out working with Winston Peters
21st Jan 14, 3:45pm
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PM John Key says National could work with Colin Craig led Conservative Party, won't rule out working with Winston Peters
Epsom MP John Banks announces withdrawal from politics after High Court rules he must stand trial on electoral fraud allegations
4th Dec 13, 11:42am
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Epsom MP John Banks announces withdrawal from politics after High Court rules he must stand trial on electoral fraud allegations
NZ First proposes state-guaranteed KiwiFund option for KiwiSaver to lower fees; Green Party supports idea; Labour open to it
21st Oct 13, 10:43am
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NZ First proposes state-guaranteed KiwiFund option for KiwiSaver to lower fees; Green Party supports idea; Labour open to it
Cunliffe appoints Labour shadow cabinet; Robertson at number 3, Jones at number 5, Ardern demoted, Shearer gets Foreign Affairs
23rd Sep 13, 3:44pm
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Cunliffe appoints Labour shadow cabinet; Robertson at number 3, Jones at number 5, Ardern demoted, Shearer gets Foreign Affairs
Grant Robertson and Shane Jones throw hats in ring for Labour leadership job; Cunliffe joins too; Key not bothered
26th Aug 13, 11:59am
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Grant Robertson and Shane Jones throw hats in ring for Labour leadership job; Cunliffe joins too; Key not bothered
Labour accuses PM Key of 'handing loaded gun' to RBNZ on high LVRs speed limit policy; Greens want Key to over-ride RBNZ with first home buyers exemption
16th Jul 13, 1:10pm
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Labour accuses PM Key of 'handing loaded gun' to RBNZ on high LVRs speed limit policy; Greens want Key to over-ride RBNZ with first home buyers exemption