The Green Party released a tax plan this week proposing over $88 billion in new taxes, which aims to lower the income tax burden for many low-income workers but would increase it for others, including nurses. This plan is controversial as it would reduce the after-tax income of the average registered nurse, coinciding with Labour’s ads criticizing the government for cutting nurse pay through pay equity reforms. Despite Labour’s hesitance to fully endorse or reject the Greens’ tax proposals, it is unlikely they will implement such significant tax hikes during their partnership.
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Police arrest significant Hells Angels members in Whanganui, 72 charges laid
Nineteen members of the Whanganui chapter of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club, including key leaders, face 72 charges following a major police operation. The charges involve supplying methamphetamine, importing cocaine, and money laundering, marking a significant impact on the gang's influence in the area. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Nineteen members of a motorcycle club in Whanganui got in trouble with the police for doing bad things like selling drugs and money problems....
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