If the government opts to cut contributions to the Superannuation Fund, it will be effectively telling New Zealanders 'don't bother to save' and further exposing its zealous love of tax cuts above all else
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World News Brief, Friday February 27
Obama's first budget to spend now, cut later; Chinese argue with Christie's auction house about bronzes; Hamas and Fatah seek unity in Egypt; Mexican drug arrests; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief Friday, February 27
Job summit begins with help expected for apprentices and relocation; PM refuses to guarantee tax cuts; boot camps "worst sentence" says judge; pay keeps Kiwis overseas; Lonely Dog Hollywood-bound; and more
Read MoreThe truth about National's so-called stimulus: not a penny more
Pundit has finally received answers from Bill English's office about the government's stimulus package. Contrary to the spin, the government is re-announcing already promised money, it has not added a cent to its spending since December, and while the rest of the world ups the ante, New Zealand is sitting on its hands
Read MoreNational's Neros fiddling on tax and infrastructure
Almost a full economic quarter has passed since the election, and still we're waiting for government action on the worst recession since World War II. Tax cuts are still two months away and National is cutting back on infrastructure
Read MoreA week to make you weep
The new government's first week in the House leaves the country less fair, less green and less democratic. Is this the change New Zealanders voted for?
Read MoreNational News Brief, Monday November 10
Key in a rush to establish government; Phil Goff tipped to lead Labour; tax cut legislation before Christmas; NZ First future unclear; property prices down 6.8 percent; and more
Read MoreWhat New Zealand would look like under a Labour-Greens-Progressives coalition
What impact would the Greens have on a fourth-term Labour-led government? And the truth about the difference between the right and left in this election
Read MoreWhat New Zealand would look like under a National-ACT-UF coalition
What changes would a centre-right coalition government make? Look for more roads, pieces of privatisation, and tougher prison sentences. Then there's bulk-funding...
Read MoreNational News Brief, Monday October 13
Labour promises deposit guarantee and economic stimulus package; National demands change at campaign launch; Act and United Future launch campaigns; property prices down; beneficiaries get nothing from tax cuts; and more
Read MoreThis election is all about shoes
As markets tumble, will New Zealanders demand change to make a political flight to safety?
Read MoreNational News Brief, Thursday October 9
National announces $16.5b tax plan, cuts KiwiSaver and R&D; potential coalition partners critical of cuts; government pays $40m for high-country station, Conchords clean up; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Wednesday October 8
Another cash rate cut in store?; National's promised tax cuts take a hit; record number of Aussies move to New Zealand; regional fuel tax approved; maternity system criticised; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Tuesday October 7
All the news from the new Treasury forecasts; pressure on National's tax cut plans; house prices to bottom-out in March; what did John promise Pita?; and more
Read MoreWhen is a $50 tax cut not a $50 tax cut?
Voter expectations could be higher than National realise, and higher than they can afford
Read MoreNational News Brief, Thursday October 2
Wall St woes hit New Zealand farms; violent crime up 11 percent; Good Samaritan Austin Hemmings farewelled; just how big is a $50 tax cut?; Rob Guest dies; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Tuesday September 30
National may go early with tax cut plan; TV3 cuts multi-party debate; Contact Energy increases power prices despite high profits; Aucklanders falling out of love with cars; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Monday September 29
National would abolish Maori seats; tax cuts about to hit; anti-smacking bill still unpopular; more milk woes; boost for yellow-eyed penguin; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Tuesday September 16
New Zealand markets weather Lehman Bros. collapse; Nats press ahead with tax cut plans; contaminated milk kills second baby in China; ambulance officers to treat patients at home; Ryall reminds health board: limit the good news; and more...
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