National’s promise to make KiwiSaver compulsory sparks political debate | Stuff.co.nz

National’s promise to make KiwiSaver compulsory sparks debate - can Kiwis afford it? It's been described by an academic as "one of the most significant shifts in New Zealand politics in a generation". National's promise to make KiwiSaver compulsory from 2028 has sparked wide public debate, with Simplicity co-founder Sam Stubbs declaring it is now "a KiwiSaver election". But as Political Correspondent Zane Small reports, there are concerns about affordability, with households already financially stretched. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stuff NZ is New Zealand’s essential news source — bringing you live, lively and trustworthy journalism from every corner of Aotearoa. Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth stories, and the latest updates that matter to Kiwis. We upload daily, keeping you connected with the people, places and issues shaping New Zealand today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social media channels: TikTok:   / nzstuff   Instagram:   / nzstuff  

' A kick in the guts to aspiration': Nicola Willis takes aim at the Greens' tax policy
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' A kick in the guts to aspiration': Nicola Willis takes aim at the Greens' tax policy

'The big rip-off ends here': Greens release tax plan to tackle 'cost of greed crisis' | Stuff.co.nz
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'The big rip-off ends here': Greens release tax plan to tackle 'cost of greed crisis' | Stuff.co.nz

Plans for compulsory Kiwisaver bring bickering to the coalition| Herald NOW Business
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Plans for compulsory Kiwisaver bring bickering to the coalition| Herald NOW Business

JUST IN: JD Vance Says The Strait Of Hormuz 'Is Open'
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JUST IN: JD Vance Says The Strait Of Hormuz 'Is Open'

'Critical for the future of NZ': Why this election could be the 'KiwiSaver election' | Stuff.co.nz
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'Critical for the future of NZ': Why this election could be the 'KiwiSaver election' | Stuff.co.nz

What happens now Sir Keir Starmer has resigned? | 9 News Australia
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What happens now Sir Keir Starmer has resigned? | 9 News Australia

National vows to make KiwiSaver compulsory, increase combined contribution rates | Stuff.co.nz
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National vows to make KiwiSaver compulsory, increase combined contribution rates | Stuff.co.nz

How National and the Greens plan to pay for NZ's future | The Front Page
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How National and the Greens plan to pay for NZ's future | The Front Page

Vance touts 'successful foundation' in remarks on Iran-U.S. negotiations
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Vance touts 'successful foundation' in remarks on Iran-U.S. negotiations

Kyle Sandilands UNCENSORED: "What I Really Think Of Pauline Hanson, Albo, Ben Fordham and Jackie O"
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Kyle Sandilands UNCENSORED: "What I Really Think Of Pauline Hanson, Albo, Ben Fordham and Jackie O"

Real estate investor holds a news conference on Parliament Hill – June 16, 2026
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Real estate investor holds a news conference on Parliament Hill – June 16, 2026

Family faces homelessness after refusing to move into ‘uninhabitable’ Kāinga Ora home | Stuff.co.nz
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Family faces homelessness after refusing to move into ‘uninhabitable’ Kāinga Ora home | Stuff.co.nz

Keir Starmer announces resignation - what led to his downfall?
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Keir Starmer announces resignation - what led to his downfall?

‘Too hard for Starmer’: PM holds back tears as he resigns from office
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‘Too hard for Starmer’: PM holds back tears as he resigns from office

The Kiwi dream of ‘work hard, live well’ is falling to pieces | Stuff.co.nz
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The Kiwi dream of ‘work hard, live well’ is falling to pieces | Stuff.co.nz

Starmer resignation result of 'geopolitics' and shifting mood for 'flash and sparkle' • FRANCE 24
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Starmer resignation result of 'geopolitics' and shifting mood for 'flash and sparkle' • FRANCE 24

Iran has agreed to admit nuclear monitors into the country, Vance says
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Iran has agreed to admit nuclear monitors into the country, Vance says

Fisherman found alive after eight days lost at sea, drifting hundreds of kilometres | Stuff.co.nz
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Fisherman found alive after eight days lost at sea, drifting hundreds of kilometres | Stuff.co.nz

Liberal executive member defects to One Nation | 7NEWS
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Liberal executive member defects to One Nation | 7NEWS

Finance minister borrowing billions to keep the lights on, Govts books show | Stuff.co.nz
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Finance minister borrowing billions to keep the lights on, Govts books show | Stuff.co.nz