transtasman.co.nz en Copyright 2026 The Main Report Group Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:30:01 +1200 30 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 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=982 Immigration shaping as key election issue....National's poll woes continue...And Willis opts for a healthy dose of austerity as she announces further public sector mergers and job cuts. Regular Thu, 21 May 2026 08:19:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/982 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=981 The Government gets itself further offside with the environmental lobby...Te Pati Maori's internal fracturing worsens...And Winston Peters delivers a Budget leak as the coalition's internal struggles continue. Regular Thu, 14 May 2026 08:02:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/981 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=980 Chris Finlayson exhorts National to declare war on NZ First...The Government gives reassurances as the fuel crisis looks set to linger...And R&D spend and productivity are still both in the doldrums. Regular Thu, 07 May 2026 08:41:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/980 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=979 There's a call for the defence system to be overhauled for the modern era...Transpower wants more investment in the electricity system...and Winston Peters keeps the pressure on his coalition partners, especially National, as the election approaches. Regular Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:48:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/979 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=978 Chris Luxon survives a leadership vote...The Chinese are upset over New Zealand airforce patrols in its waters...And inflation stable for now, but set to trend upwards. Regular Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/978 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=977 The Government hypes its city deal with Auckland Council - the Mayor is not so impressed...Water quality is back in the spotlight...And business leaders call for cross party support to get the India FTA over the line. Regular Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:49:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/977 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=976 The Government is getting involved in the diplomatic effort to end the Iran war...National is still hurting in the latest round of polls...And sanity returns to relations between New Zealand the Cook Islands after a period of tensions. Regular Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:53:00 +1200 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/976 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=975 The Government expands its fuel crisis planning...Stanford sounds NCEA's death knell, with big changes outlines...And several pieces of economic research detail how the country needs to adapt to the changing world. Regular Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:26:00 +1300 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/975 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=974 The Government looks to seize the initiative as fuel shortages and rampant price increases loom...A downgrading of this country's credit rating by Fitch shows the scale of the task for Nicola Willis...And Brooke van Velden is to step away from politics - not many will miss her. Regular Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:40:00 +1300 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/974 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=973 The Government has established a Ministerial Group to oversee fuel security as it tries to navigate through what could be its most testing time since coming to office....Faced with a huge overseas crisis which is set to impact inflation through higher fuel prices and lower demand, Nicola Willis is also under pressure over the underperformance of the economy even before the crisis.....And this Government promised delivery but the latest update shows 4 of its 9 key targets risk not being met. Regular Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:52:00 +1300 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/973 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=972 Chris Luxon goes through a torrid few days with questions over his leadership...The US/Israeli attack on Iran is raising questions about the Government's economic strategy...And Labour leader Chris Hipkins reshuffles the portfolios. Regular Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:14:00 +1300 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/972 HTTP://transtasman.co.nz/current_issue.php?itemid=971 Trump's Iran war creates pressure on the Government...Another new poll sounds warning bells for the coalition's re-election chances...And the Government blows its trumpet over latest crime numbers. Regular Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:59:00 +1300 transtasman.co.nz/Regular/971