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As a flurry of National MPs claim levies are not taxes, NZ First's leader is openly disagreeing

10 February 2026

As a flurry of National MPs claim levies are not taxes, NZ First's leader is openly disagreeing

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The Energy Minister's now claiming the money gathered to pay for building a new LNG import facility - is neither a levy nor a tax on consumers
	10 Feb: The Energy Minister's now claiming the money gathered to pay for building a new LNG import facility - is neither a levy nor a tax on consumers... more

It's hoped a pay dispute between Air New Zealand cabin crew and their employer is resolved soon
	10 Feb: It's hoped a pay dispute between Air New Zealand cabin crew and their employer is resolved soon... more

How much longer can Keir Starmer survive?
	10 Feb: The prime minister was more reliant on his chief of staff than most. Now he’s alone, facing calls to resign.... more

Scottish Labour leader calls for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to quit
	10 Feb: Keir Starmer is facing calls to resign after damaging revelations about the man he picked to represent the UK in Washington.... more

The former Air New Zealand boss says his time at the airline made him a better leader, as he moves into a new role abroad
	10 Feb: The former Air New Zealand boss says his time at the airline made him a better leader, as he moves into a new role abroad... more

Yes, One Nation’s poll numbers are climbing. But major party status – let alone government – is still a long way off
	9 Feb: Pauline Hanson’s party is certainly climbing in the polls. But it is still a very long way from genuine leadership contention.... more

Japan’s rock star leader now has the political backing to push a bold agenda. Will she deliver?
	9 Feb: Improving living standards in a country with a rapidly shrinking workforce and ageing population will test Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s political skills.... more

Christchurch's Mayor says feedback on the new metro sports centre has been largely positive, despite some early challenges
	9 Feb: Christchurch's Mayor says feedback on the new metro sports centre has been largely positive, despite some early challenges... more

Thailand PM Anutin Charnvirakul confident of forming government after election
	9 Feb: South-East Asia's second-largest economy went to the polls on Sunday in a tight race between conservatives aligned with the military and the monarchy, and progressive elements represented by the reform-driven People's Party.... more

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