“Financial literacy will materially improve our kids’ future. Willis and her austerity will materially improve our economy.”
Politics

Ban on social media for under-16s hits a wall in Parliament
Enforcement is a key problem.
Politics

‘Golden visa’ rule blocks most Chinese investors, lawyers say
“Baseless” restrictions.
Politics

Government scraps 33 pay equity claims, calling time on unsustainable regime
“We also have a duty to ensure government spending is sustainable.”
Media

Joyce enters NZME board race as Grenon campaign forces major shake-up
Joyce is nominated to replace Barbara Chapman.
Economy

Trump targets offshore film deals as NZ rebates top $1 billion
Deadpool and Wolverine, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and The Minecraft Movie have all recently filmed in New Zealand.
Justice

Black market smokes fuelling serious organised crime – Customs warns
“Not just a tax issue.”
Politics

Defence to receive five new helicopters in $2b pre-Budget boost
“As a maritime nation we are prioritising naval capability.”
Politics

Benjamin Doyle refuses to back down amid scandal and scrutiny
“The Rainbow community co-opted terms that might not be understood by those outside the minority community, oftentimes with irreverence and absurdity.”
Justice

Ngāpuhi calls for Ōpōtiki-style meth crackdown in Kaikohe
“Our hard, staunch kind of hate for the police is not the future.”