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Stuff reports: Businessman and philanthropist Phillip Mills wants to go on the record, despite facing backlash for his political views. He was labelled “hypocrite of the week” by the Taxpayers’ Union last Maybecause he was one of 100 wealthy New Zealanders who told the Government they want to pay more tax. Mills, of fitness empire Les Mills, hadn’t paid back the Covid-19 […]

After three serious crashes involving tractors on Saturday, Waikato Police are asking motorists heading home from their Easter break to be mindful of agricultural vehicles on our roads – and for people driving agricultural vehicles to not put themselves ...

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 6, Okaramio this afternoon. Police were called to the three-vehicle crash at 2:28pm. The person died at the scene. Two others sustained moderate injuries. The Serious Crash Unit attended and enquiries ...

Police investigating a fatal crash on State Highway 5 at Whakarewarewa this morning would like to speak with any members of the public who witnessed the crash, or movements of the vehicles prior to the crash. The two-vehicle crash was reported to Police ...

A new project to breed ‘super’ snapper that are more resistant to disease, grow faster, and can thrive in warmer water could help drive more economic growth through aquaculture, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says. “The potential here ...

Serious crash, SH6, Okaramio State Highway 6, Okaramio is closed between Leslies Road and Mt Riley Road following a serious crash. The three-vehicle crash occurred at 2:28pm. Initial indications are that there are serious injuries. Motorists are ...

I hope NZ doesn’t resume funding UNRWA. Here’s some numbers (from Israel but not rebutted) on them: We should fund other UN agencies like the World Food Programme and good NGOs providing relief. But it is clear that funding UNRWA is akin to indirectly funding Hamas. No tag for this post.

Changes to minimum wage and benefit indexation means many New Zealanders will get less this year, as the Government gives a big tax break to landlords instead. Under Labour, April 1 minimum wage increases meant thousands of New Zealanders would get ...

Good Friday turned bad quickly for a number of Gisborne’s anti-social road users, as Police executed an operation targeting illegal activity on our roads.  Police impounded ten vehicles this weekend - five vehicles on Friday night and another ...

One person has died following a crash on Piakonui Road in Richmond Downs, Matamata-Piako yesterday. The crash involved a motorcycle and a tractor and was reported to Police at 10.40am on 30 March. The motorcyclist was critically injured and sadly passed ...

State Highway 5 at Whakarewarewa south of Rotorua has reopened following a fatal crash this morning. Police thank motorists for their patience and cooperation while the road was closed.

So 60% of taxpayers receive more in income support and benefits that they pay in tax. That leaves 40% funding those 60% and the vast majority coming from the top 10%. It is a useful reminder we have a tax and welfare system which is already highly redistributive. No tag for this post.