Articles by Thomas Coughlan, NZ Herald
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NZ ‘closely monitoring’ safety of troops as tension rises in Middle East
Monday, 28 October 2024, 12:28pmDefence Minister Judith Collins said the NZ Defence Force was “closely monitoring the safety and security of its deployed...
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Govt MPs vote for wrong amendment, accidentally cut proposed taxes for hybrid cars
Friday, 15 March 2024, 4:51pmMPs from the governing parties voted in favour of a Labour amendment in a select committee report, recommending the House...
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National to fund 'prudent' tax cuts with foreign buyer tax, immigration levies
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 10:30amNational leader Christopher Luxon and finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis have unveiled a $14.6 billion tax cut policy - a...
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Revealed: Churches, charities to keep tax exemption under National plan
Tuesday, 29 August 2023, 11:29amThe National Party will release its long-awaited tax plan tomorrow, leader Christopher Luxon and Deputy Leader Nicola Willis have...
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U-turn: Cyclone-affected properties will be exempt from capital gains tax
Wednesday, 23 August 2023, 1:09pmThe Government will exempt some cyclone-hit properties from being hit with a capital gains tax, under the government’s bright-line...
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Government unveils $20b transport plan - but fuel taxes going up 12 cents to pay for it
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 1:23pmThe Government has unveiled a $20b transport budget for the next three years, boosting road maintenance, public transport...
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National and Act forget to vote against David Parker’s ‘pet envy project’
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 12:32pmNational and Act accidentally forgot to vote against a Labour party tax bill, once described by National’s Andrew Bayly as...
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'Liar': Willis says Grant Robertson 'probably needs a lie down'
Tuesday, 15 August 2023, 12:02pmNational deputy leader Nicola Willis said Finance Minister Grant Robertson “probably needs a cup of tea and a lie down” after...
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‘She’s sick and needs support': Willie Jackson spoke to Kiri Allan hours before car crash
Tuesday, 25 July 2023, 11:24amSenior Cabinet Minister and Labour Māori caucus co-chair Willie Jackson said he does not think Kiri Allan should stand at...
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit New Zealand
Friday, 21 July 2023, 12:56pmUnited States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make his first official visit to New Zealand next week, meeting Prime...
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Emissions reduction hole might not close in time for first carbon budget
Friday, 21 July 2023, 9:18amThere’s a risk the Government will not reduce emissions enough to meet its first emissions budget. But this does not necessarily...
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Labour and Chris Hipkins crash in latest poll, gap with National widest since 2017
Tuesday, 11 July 2023, 12:25pmLabour’s support has crashed to its lowest point in at least four years in the latest Talbot Mills corporate poll, tumbling...
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Watch: PM says disagreements with China reflect ‘robust’ relationship
Friday, 7 July 2023, 1:47pmPrime Minister Chris Hipkins says his government has been consistent on New Zealand’s foreign policy with China, as he addressed...
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National promises new med school to ease workforce crisis
Wednesday, 5 July 2023, 11:23amNational has promised it will build a new medical school at the University of Waikato to deliver more doctors, and ease the...
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Xi Jinping appears to raise Chris Hipkins’ refusal to call him a dictator in meeting
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 7:09amPrime Minister Chris Hipkins played it safe in his first meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, restricting...
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Greens promise wealth tax as research reveals rich stash $470b in trusts
Saturday, 10 June 2023, 9:07amA small number of New Zealanders have hundreds of billions of dollars in assets stashed in trusts, the Herald can reveal. It...
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Embattled minister Michael Wood faces probe by registrar of pecuniary interests
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 12:13pmSuspended Transport Minister Michael Wood will face an inquiry conducted by the registrar of pecuniary interests Sir Maarten...
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'Error of judgment that I regret deeply': Jan Tinetti grilled by privileges committee
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 12:10pmEmbattled Education Minister Jan Tinetti says she deeply regrets not fronting up about misleading Parliament earlier - a...
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Last-ditch attempt to save housing accord looks set to fail
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 9:20amA last-minute bid to save National and Labour’s housing accord appears to be on thin ice after a late-night meeting between...
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Michael Wood on shaky ground after embarrassing day for PM
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 7:05amSenior Labour Minister Michael Wood was fighting for his political life on Wednesday after revelations he was reminded 12...
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Michael Wood declined Auckland Airport's potential competitor an upgrade status
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 7:07amThe Prime Minister wasted no time in standing down Michael Wood as Transport Minister yesterday after the Herald revealed...
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Michael Wood's job hangs in the balance, PM to discuss airport shares with him
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 11:51amPrime Minister Chris Hipkins will sit down with Transport Minister Michael Wood today to decide whether Wood should lose...
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Transport Minister's airport shares blunder may breach Parliament rules
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 7:04amTransport Minister Michael Wood did not immediately declare shares he owned in Auckland Airport when he became an MP or when...
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MP Kiri Allan gives wrong speech on bill in Parliament
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 11:43amLabour Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan read the wrong speech at the third reading of a freedom camping bill in Parliament last...
