Articles by Jenée Tibshraeny and Claire Trevett
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Politics
Governing coalition bounces back in new poll, Hipkins closes preferred PM gap
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 6:21pmThe coalition government parties have nudged back up in the latest 1News Verian poll. The poll has National on 38% (up 2),...
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Politics
NZ First invokes first 'agree to disagree' over Covid-19 Inquiry
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 1:54pmNZ First has invoked the first use of the “agree to disagree” provisions in the coalition government, saying it disagrees...
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Politics
Luxon and Japanese PM strike intel-sharing deal as Putin visits North Korea
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 7:16amThe New Zealand and Japanese governments will share more intelligence, as the countries’ prime ministers see an “increasingly...
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Politics
'We cannot just be an observer' - Luxon keen to up ante on defence
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 4:00pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is committing New Zealand to doing more to defend and protect the Indo-Pacific region. Delivering...
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Business
Watch: Luxon says Japan is in a ‘tough neighbourhood’, defends C-listers comment
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 12:01pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon will speak to media on the last day of his visit to Japan ahead of his formal meeting with...
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Politics
Speaker Gerry Brownlee wants to boost security for MPs ‘before something goes very wrong’
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 3:46pmSpeaker Gerry Brownlee wants to boost security for politicians while they are out in the community before something “goes...
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Politics
Watch: PM says North Korea a 'threat' and we must enforce sanctions
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 3:31pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced New Zealand will increase the frequency and type of assets to support sanctions...
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Politics
Christopher Luxon's international travel plans waylaid after minor breakdown on NZDF aircraft in PNG
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 3:24pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon’s international travel plans have been somewhat waylaid by a minor breakdown. While refuelling...
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Politics
Labour leader Chris Hipkins sets out hopes for a one-term National Government
Sunday, 16 June 2024, 3:30pmLabour leader Chris Hipkins has told party members in Wellington he believes the party is in with a chance at toppling the...
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Business
Politicians to have a crack at bank bosses and regulators via new competition inquiry
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 2:51pmThe top brass at the country’s banks, as well as their regulators, are due to be publicly questioned by politicians about...
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Politics
Watch: Nicola Willis defends cancer drug u-turn, says Govt will honour promise
Tuesday, 4 June 2024, 1:56pmFinance Minister Nicola Willis is continuing her Budget sales job in Christchurch today as the Government comes under pressure...
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Politics
Budget highlights: The 10 key points you need to know
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 2:52pmFollow our live Budget Day coverage here. Tax cuts Tax cuts from $4 - $40 a fortnight for all workers on more than $14,000...
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Politics
Winston Peters, Te Pati Māori MPs spar in the house; $14b revealed in tax cuts worth $4-$40 a fortnight; Labour pans 'Budget of broken promises'
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 10:29am• Today’s Budget features tax cuts ranging from $4 - $40 a fortnight for all workers on more than $14,000 • The Working for...
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Politics
Julie Anne Genter sent to Privileges Committee but Greens won't strip her portfolios
Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 2:34pmSpeaker Gerry Brownlee has referred Green MP Julie Anne Genter to the Privileges Committee after a confrontation in Parliament...
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Business
OECD: NZ shouldn’t borrow to pay for tax cuts
Monday, 6 May 2024, 2:54pmThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is issuing a stark warning to the Government three weeks...
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National
Nats declare massive election donation haul - the most ever in a year
Friday, 3 May 2024, 3:41pmThe National Party has disclosed a massive $10.4 million in donations in its election year haul for 2023, more than double...
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Politics
'Disciplinary process' underway into Julie Anne Genter after confrontation
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 1:19pmThe Green Party has commenced a disciplinary process into the behaviour of MP Julie Anne Genter after a confrontation in...
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National
Watch: ‘Please resume your seat’ - Complaint made after Green MP clashes with Minister
Thursday, 2 May 2024, 7:13amGreen MP Julie Anne Genter has apologised in Parliament and could face further disciplinary action after a complaint was...
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Politics
Pay day for MPs: $50k in rolling salary hikes for Luxon by 2026
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 4:28pmPrime Minister Christopher Luxon’s salary will rise in tranches by $50,000 from his previous $471,000 to $520,000 in mid-2026...
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Politics
Watch: 'Absolute sense of chaos' - Labour responds to shock Cabinet sackings
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 12:51pmMelissa Lee is out of the Cabinet and stripped of the Broadcasting portfolio in a surprise reshuffle by Prime Minister Christopher...
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Business
Reserve Bank tells Commerce Commission to stay in its lane, refuses to bend regulations to improve bank competition
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 3:13pmThe Reserve Bank (RBNZ) is very publicly telling the Commerce Commission to stay in its lane when it comes to the way banks...
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National
Government to remove hurdles to getting a loan with another CCCFA change
Sunday, 21 April 2024, 3:14pmThe Government isn’t wasting time forging ahead with its promise to reduce the number of hurdles someone needs to clear to...
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Auckland
'Sea of red cones': AT wants less red tape, more driver responsibility at roadworks
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 2:10pmAn Auckland Transport manager has put in a plea for less red tape around costly traffic management rules, saying in other...
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Audio
Finance Minister says budget is 'shaping up'
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 7:34amSpeaking to Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking this morning, Finance Minister Nicola Willis said she wants to stick to her $3.5 billion...