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More than half of people surveyed did not want the retirement age raised to 67, even if it meant they could pay less tax.

NZ superannuation should be available for everyone, but we're worried about the bill

A University of Otago study commissioned by Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission has shown widespread opposition to means-testing superannuation and raising the age of eligibility but a willingness to increase taxes now rather than burden future ...

A University of Otago study commissioned by Te Ara Ahunga Ora Retirement Commission has shown widespread opposition to means-testing superannuation and raising the age of eligibility but a willingness to increase taxes now rather than burden future generations.

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan has made a public apology after criticising RNZ's culture and treatment of Māori staff during a farewell event for her fiancée, Māni Dunlop.

Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan has apologised for comments she made about her fiancée Māni Dunlop’s farewell from RNZ.

Paris is a burning rubbish tip as residents protest plans to raise the retirement age to a level that would still be below ours. Why aren't we agitating for change? 

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Analysis - Three waters legislation, raising the retirement age and a press conference with a visiting prime minister were all hot topics this week in politics, writes Peter Wilson.