transtasman.co.nz en Copyright 2026 The Main Report Group Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:00:02 +1200 30 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=997 The battle over tax heats up as the election approaches...The Pacific Islands Forum takes on new importance for New Zealand...And some good and bad news for Nicola Willis Regular Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:22:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/997 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=996 National's leadership woes don't seem to have affected its polling...The Government is on the back foot over its health policies...and Labour delivers a fiscal strategy which could just as well be Nationals. Regular Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:21:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/996 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=995 The hard work for National, post its latest coup upheaval, begins now. It has to show the public it is a united, credible party, with a determined focus on the issues which matter to voters....Following pressure from councils, the Government is changing infrastructure funding settings....And the Government will want some of the credit for smaller rises in the cost of living in the year to July. Regular Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:49:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/995 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=994 Chris Luxon stares down yet another coup attempt...Latest polls show voters still in no man's land, but Opportunity will be in Parliament...and National's Fiscal Policy announcement is greeted with widespread scepticism and derision. Regular Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:59:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/994 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=993 Christopher Luxon's inability to read the room has put him offside with a major group of supporters, and an important one, business people, forcing him into an embarrassing apology....While some polls show the coalition winning in November, other numbers are going against it...And this Government is passing significant amounts of legislation under urgency. Regular Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:08:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/993 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=992 The latest Talbot Mills poll will give heart to National, which is on 31%, just the third time since the Budget it has climbed out of the 20s...Recent polling suggests the majority of all women support parties other than those of the coalition...Whether the Government agrees with the reasoning behind it or not, a 12.5% tariff on New Zealand exports to the US looks set to be a permanent fixture. Regular Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:01:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/992 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=991 At the launch of the party's campaign over the weekend, Winston Peters firmly positioned NZ First as the party of fossil fuel...Stuart Nash falls victim to another scandal and resigns as ACT and NZ First recruit retreads...And the Greens go all in on union membership. Regular Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:15:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/991 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=990 Chris Luxon Basks In Glow Of Modi Visit, despite ongoing controversy over the FTA...This country is set to engage with Australia and Fiji on the possibility of joining the Ocean of Peace Alliance....The major parties may have to start considering Opportunity as a coalition partner in November, with the fledgling party looking likely to pick up seats, which may put it in the Kingmaker role rather than NZ First. Regular Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:20:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/990 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=989 Te Pti Mori is undergoing another bout of soul searching as the election approaches, with former co leader Te Ururoa Flavell calling for a leadership change...Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is making his first official visit in the next two days...And the latest IMF Report Calls For Broad Change Regular Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:10:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/989 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=988 The Major parties continue to struggle with trust and cut through...The Labour faithful are primed for a "defining" election...And the Government backs down on provisions in its conservation Bill. Regular Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:18:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/988 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=987 National puts the boot into its coalition partners as the election race heats up...But it doesn't stop Chris Luxon stealing NZ First's KiwiSaver policy...And multiple enquiries now underway into the Immigration NZ Biometric ID system scandal. Regular Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:51:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/987 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=986 Nicola Willis fires the first shots in the fiscal dance of the election campaign...The polls are still bouncing around with voters still unsure...And the big parties argue about who did best at Fieldays. Regular Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:06:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/986 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=985 The Government backs down on its LNG plant levy...The Government's latest accounts show Treasury's Budget forecasts were a bit wide of the mark...And Labour announces some policy after a long wait. Regular Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:01:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/985 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=984 Chris Luxon forced on the defensive over nuclear free, while the US calls this country a free loader over defence spending, angering everyone...And the coalition renews its war on local government. Regular Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:09:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/984 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=983 No sugar hits in the Budget, but against expectations, a surplus is in sight...Major hits to those in social housing...and a new attempt to improve electricity market competition. Regular Thu, 28 May 2026 14:21:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/983