Labour has announced what some are describing a “watered down” version of a Capital Gains Tax.

This targeted CGT would affect profit made after July 2027 from selling a commercial or residential property, excluding the family home.

Leader Chris Hipkins promises nine out of 10 Kiwis won’t pay tax on what they own, and it’ll allow everyone to get three free doctors visits a year.

On the flip side, National’s calling it an “attack on investment and savings” - with Finance Minister Nicola Willis saying it would “put New Zealand’s economic recovery at risk”.

Today on The Front Page, Infometrics economist Brad Olsen is with us to dive into the details of Labour’s latest pitch to the public.

Labour has announced what some are describing a &ldquo;watered down&rdquo; version of a Capital Gains Tax.
This targeted CGT would affect profit made after July 2027 from selling a commercial or residential property, excluding the family home.
Leader Chris Hipkins promises nine out of 10 Kiwis won&rsquo;t pay tax on what they own, and it&rsquo;ll allow everyone to get three free doctors visits a year.
On the flip side, National&rsquo;s calling it an &ldquo;attack on investment and savings&rdquo; - with Finance Minister Nicola Willis saying it would &ldquo;put New Zealand&rsquo;s economic recovery at risk&rdquo;.
Today on The Front Page, Infometrics economist Brad Olsen is with us to dive into the details of Labour&rsquo;s latest pitch to the public.

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Is Labour's new policy a watered down capital gains tax?

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European leaders are baffled, as Trump digs his heels in over Greenland.

The US President has threatened to impose tariffs on eight allies who remain opposed to his potential takeover of the Danish territory.

A10% levy will kick in on February 1, possibly rising to 25% on June 1 – affecting Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK.

Trump has said the import taxes will remain in place until "such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland" by the US.

But, what does the United States want with Greenland? And how soon will it be until New Zealand is swept up in this chaos?

Today on The Front Page, Waikato University international law professor, Al Gillespie is with us to take us through what could happen next.

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Producer: Jane Yee

European leaders are baffled, as Trump digs his heels in over Greenland.
The US President has threatened to impose tariffs on eight allies who remain opposed to his potential takeover of the Danish territory.
A10% levy will kick in on February 1, possibly rising to 25% on June 1 &ndash; affecting Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK.
Trump has said the import taxes will remain in place until "such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland" by the US.
But, what does the United States want with Greenland? And how soon will it be until New Zealand is swept up in this chaos?
Today on The Front Page, Waikato University international law professor, Al Gillespie is with us to take us through what could happen next.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

How a fight over Greenland could put Pacific nations in the firing line

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Last year ended with a promise of the largest economic reform in a generation.

It's when the Government unveiled its radical overhaul of resource management laws, which aims to cut the number of consents currently required by 40 to 50%.

Led by RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, the move will see the decades-old RMA replaced with two laws – one focused on planning, and the other on environment protection.

They’re due to be passed by the end of this year, and operational by 2029.

But what does it all mean? And why has it taken so long to detangle this convoluted law if so many people agreed it needed to be done?

Today on The Front Page, Herald political editor, Thomas Coughlan, is with us to break it down.

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Producer: Jane Yee

Last year ended with a promise of the largest economic reform in a generation.
It's when the Government unveiled its radical overhaul of resource management laws, which aims to cut the number of consents currently required by 40 to 50%.
Led by RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop, the move will see the decades-old RMA replaced with two laws &ndash; one focused on planning, and the other on environment protection.
They&rsquo;re due to be passed by the end of this year, and operational by 2029.
But what does it all mean? And why has it taken so long to detangle this convoluted law if so many people agreed it needed to be done?
Today on The Front Page, Herald political editor, Thomas Coughlan, is with us to break it down.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

Why the RMA is being scrapped (again) and what it means for your backyard

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All Blacks head coach Scott 'Razor' Robertson is out of the role just two years into his four-year contract.

After reports of widespread frustration from players and staff and a damning internal review, questions remain – what went so wrong for Razor, what does this mean for our world cup campaign and who will have the job of cleaning up the mess?

The All Blacks drama spells the beginning of a huge year for sport.

2026 sees hopes of a record medal haul for New Zealand at the Winter Olympics, and a chance to cheer on the All Whites on the world stage.

And of course, we’re all curious to see how Netball NZ will rebuild public trust?

All this and more today on The Front Page, with Herald sports reporter Alex Powell.

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Chelsea Daniels
Editor/Producer: Richard Martin
Producer: Jane Yee

All Blacks head coach Scott 'Razor' Robertson is out of the role just two years into his four-year contract.
After reports of widespread frustration from players and staff and a damning internal review, questions remain &ndash; what went so wrong for Razor, what does this mean for our world cup campaign and who will have the job of cleaning up the mess?
The All Blacks drama spells the beginning of a huge year for sport.
2026 sees hopes of a record medal haul for New Zealand at the Winter Olympics, and a chance to cheer on the All Whites on the world stage.
And of course, we&rsquo;re all curious to see how Netball NZ will rebuild public trust?
All this and more today on The Front Page, with Herald sports reporter Alex Powell.
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

What next for the All Blacks after Scott Robertson cut?

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Is Labour's new policy a watered down capital gains tax?

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