Duncan Garner - Editor In Chief

The Opportunities Party wants a chunk of your land value every single year. We look at what TOP's proposed tax means for everyday homeowners and farmers facing bills up to $1,000 a week. Duncan breaks down the numbers with Maurice and Ani, questioning how Kiwis are supposed to afford it and what this means for the upcoming election
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We thought 10,000 kids were leaving school every year without a basic qualification. The real figure is over 13,000. That is almost one in five young Kiwis walking out the gates with nothing to show for over a decade in class. Duncan breaks down the Ministry's math tricks, hidden numbers, and why our education system is failing on a massive scale.
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$106 million spent on consultants for a harbour crossing, and we still do not know if it is a bridge or a tunnel. Another $229 million on light rail with zero track laid. Duncan is fed up with billions going out the door to private contractors while everyday Kiwis tighten their belts. Plus, former Defence Minister Ron Mark steps in on fighting in Ukraine and why he wants back into Parliament.
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Warning: This interview contains discussions of sexual assault and violence

Qiulae Wong spent weeks riding high, but an uncomfortable interview exposed serious questions about party rules, political donations, and who actually calls the shots. Plus, Chief Victims' Advocate Ruth Money joins us to break down the Opportunity Party's youth justice policy and why extending the youth court up to age 25 leaves victims behind.
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Elections always come down to one simple test: are you better off than you were three years ago?

We crunched the numbers across 20 key economic indicators to strip away the political spin. With prices up 17 percent and wages lagging, most Kiwis are feeling the pinch. Economist Ed McKnight joins us to break down who is actually winning and who is losing.
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