Chris Luxon: National Leader on election and the party's potential coalition partner
“At the end of the day it comes down to the economy,” Luxon said on what the big difference is between Labour and National after the two leaders agreed on several topics during the recent leader's deb...
20 Sep 20239min
Michael Johnston: NZ Initiative Research Fellow on ACT's education policies
An education researcher says some of ACT's education policies would be a radical change while others are no brainers. The party wants to implement standardised testing, with University Entrance repl...
20 Sep 20234min
Nicola Willis: National finance spokesperson responds to latest One News-Verian poll
National's Nicola Willis is satisfied with her party pulling ahead of the competition in another poll. The latest One News-Verian poll puts the National Party on 37 percent - down 2 points - and Labou...
20 Sep 20237min
Barry Soper: ZB senior political correspondent responds to latest One News-Verian poll
National's support has slipped, but a poll shows it's still miles ahead of the competition. The latest One News-Verian poll puts the National Party on 37 percent - down 2 points - and Labour on 27, do...
20 Sep 20234min
Graeme Jarvis: Medicines NZ Chief Executive calls for major political parties to commit to funding Pharmac
The alarm is being sounded about a future drop off in Pharmac funding. A boost for the drug buying agency announced in Budget 2022- ends in 2024. Medicines NZ Chief Executive Graeme Jarvis wants the m...
20 Sep 20233min
Andrew Little: Immigration Minister explains new package designed to support exploited migrant workers
Help and support for exploited migrants will be delivered in a new Government scheme. The Government has confirmed a package of basic financial support, for accommodation and essential living costs. I...
20 Sep 20233min
Aaron Dahmen: ZB chief political reporter ahead of tonight's One News-Verian poll result
Another snapshot of how political parties are faring in the polls is out at 6pm - in another One News -Verian poll. Its figures last week had National leaps and bounds ahead of Labour, which have been...
20 Sep 20233min
Boyd Swinburne: Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chair on Chris Hipkins aiming to ban fizzy drinks from secondary schools
Chris Hipkins revealed an unexpected policy announcement in last night's debate. During last night's event, Hipkins said the wanted to ban sugary drinks in secondary schools- claiming they already wer...
20 Sep 20234min
