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Chris Hipkins on CTU's attack ads
Campaigning for this year's election has only just begun and already accusations are flying over attack ads.
The National Party has dubbed ads targeting leader Chris Luxon, and funded by the Council… Audio
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CTU runs ad campaign against National
National is facing heat from another angle after the Council of Trade Unions launched a highly visible advertising campaign explaining - in its words - why the country will be worse off under a… Audio
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National's foreign buyer tax raises more questions
National's proposed foreign buyers tax continues to raise all kinds of questions - whether it will raise the promised $740 million a year and if the country could face legal problems with its trading… Audio
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National proposes to cut regulations for cyclone and flood recovery
The National Party says its approach to cyclone and flood recovery will be faster and fairer than Labour's, saying it plans to cut regulations and set up a new ombudsman to deal with issues arising… Audio
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National's Nicola Willis responds to tax policy scrutiny
To politics now, and it's looking like it'll be a feisty few weeks, with Labour and National launching their campaigns officially at the weekend. There's already been some intense scrutiny of… Audio
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National cries foul over new union attack ad against Chris Luxon
National is crying foul over a new union attack ad which labels its leader Christopher Luxon risky and out of touch. The party says the personal attack marks a new low in this year's election… Audio
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Experts say disrupted election campaign events just the start
Disinformation experts are warning of increased levels of disruption across the campaign trail which will put people off engaging in politics.
At more than three occasions in the past week… Audio
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CTU taks out full page attack ad on National in NZ Herald
The Council of Trade Unions has this morning published a US-style attack ad against Christopher Luxon and the National Party on the front page of the New Zealand Herald.
It's prompted complaints from… Audio
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National announces cyclone and flood recovery policy
The National Party has promised to establish a Cyclone and Flood Recovery Ombudsman if it's elected to Government, in order to speed up recovery efforts for the victims of natural disasters.
The… Audio
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Political commentators Craig Renney & Tim Hurdle
Craig and Tim break down the campaign launches of the big parties over the weekend, with National opting not to include any new policies while Labour unveiled its plan to provide free dental care for… Audio
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Europe: Rugby fever in France, Russia hits Danube port
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about the Rugby World Cup fever hitting the continent a week out from the opening match between France and New Zealand. Meanwhile… Audio
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Campaign launches contrast in style
It was a tale of two campaign launches over the weekend, as Labour and National jump started their election runs.
Labour sought to make a splash by announcing they'd make dental carefree for… Audio
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Election campaign begins with major party launches
The election campaign has kicked into a new gear - with the two major parties launching their bids to take power. Both Labour and National put on a grand show in Auckland over the weekend - seeking to… Audio
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National kick-off election campaign
Christopher Luxon is guaranteeing a National government would achieve eight key commitments if the party wins next month's election.
The National leader launched his party's election campaign in… Audio
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National and Labour launch campaigns
Fire the starting gun. The election campaign has kicked into a new gear - with the two major parties launching their bids to take power.
Both Labour and National put on a grand show in Auckland over… Audio
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Labour promises free dental for under 30s
The Labour Party is promising to extend free dental care to all those under 30 by 2026 if re-elected.
It would cover annual check-ups, teeth cleaning, basic fillings and extractions, with… Audio
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Horse race journalism as National takes aim at squeezed middle
As National announced its long-awaited tax plan, some journalists took a hard look at its numbers, while others focused more on political strategy and impact. Audio
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New Parliament, new rules
The final thing Parliament did before adjourning was agree rules changes for the next Parliament. We discuss them with senior clerks David Wilson and Gabor Hellyer. Audio
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Mediawatch for 3 September 2023
Audio 3 Sep 2023Mongrel and maths collide as campaigns launch - and media ponder National's tax plan; scrutiny of candidates' online footprints prompts pushback and claims of 'agendas'. Audio
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Scrutiny of candidates prompts pushback and claims of 'agendas'
Scrutiny of political parties' policies intensified this week - and so did the scrutiny of some candidates for seats in Parliament. When TVNZ reported some election candidates’ controversial past… Audio
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Political parties talk strategy as campaigning begins in earnest
The Parliamentary term came to an end this week after a tumultuous term, and Labour and National's election campaigns are launching this weekend - with just six weeks remaining before the big day.
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The rule untravelled: changes MPs wanted but didn’t get
Before Parliament adjourned it agreed new rules for next time. In discussing them MPs gave glimpses into the rules they would like to change and the Parliament they wished existed. Audio
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Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie
Treated radioactive water from Japan's severely damaged Fukushima power plant has been released into the Pacific Ocean sparking a Chinese boycott of Japan's seafood products. The UN nuclear watchdog… Audio
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MPs hit the campaign trail after Parliament closes
With Parliament now at a close, MPs are heading around the country to make the case for their return next term.
Labour and National will launch their respective election campaigns this weekend… Audio
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NZ's major political parties address Pasifika issues
NZ's major political parties address Pasifika issues ahead of elections. Audio
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Legend of the Bristol crocodile
Audio 31 Aug 2023It was the year 2014, and the news making the headlines of British newspapers wasn't about crime or politics - it was the possibility that a crocodile was on the loose in the River Avon in the heart… Audio
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Parliament signs off for the term, MPs move to campaign mode
Parliament has signed off for the term with the traditional adjournment debate. A testy week full of cuts, censures, and claims of fiscal holes has finally come to a close, with MPs now let off into… Audio
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Money or the bag: Major parties crashing into the centre
National’s tax plan is a clever political document but raises questions about “heroic” numbers. We look at how much government spending doesn’t change and what’s up for grabs in coalition deals. Plus… Video, Audio
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UK: Air traffic chaos, Foreign Secretary in China, Nadine Dorries finally resigns
UK correspondent Dan Bloom joins Kathryn to look at the flight chaos in the UK after an air traffic control glitch caused the cancellation of thousands of flights. He'll also talk about James… Audio