'Unnecessary suffering': Promised cancer drugs won't be funded for at least a year
Cancer patients have expressed disappointment that the promise was not honoured yet.
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Advocates say those struggling to heat homes, feed kids left out in 'Budget of nothing'
“I see nothing in this Budget for those on low incomes, all I see is cuts."
'Devil in the detail' of 500 new cops pledge
Will 500 new cops actually mean 500 new officers on the beat? The jury is out.
Parent says rent rise will absorb tax cut, Mayor says extra police 'may not scratch the surface'
Power bills would outstrip 'any kind of tax break' for pensioners, they said.
'Underwhelmed': What Tauranga locals and leaders say on Budget 2024
One mum says Govt must do more to reduce inflation and offset the high living costs.
Budget 2024: Shane Te Pou on Government's tax cuts
Shane Te Pou says tax cuts can't disguise austerity for many Kiwi families. Video / NZ Herald
Budget's impact on public servants revealed, ministries cut spending by millions
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said stopping 'wasteful spending' was a priority.
'Ambulance at bottom of the cliff': $600k for emergency towing but no new ferries
Treasury says exiting the contract to build the cancelled mega ferries is a fiscal risk.
Liam Dann: Willis blurs the line between austerity and stimulus
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Te Pāti Māori leader on Budget 2024
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi says there was nothing in the Budget for Māori. Video / Parliament TV
Budget 2024: Govt slammed over opening up polluter-paid climate fund
The Govt has come under fire for opening up a major fund earmarked for climate efforts.
'I'll still be poor': Kiwis react fiercely to Goverment's tax cuts, Budget package
Kiwis are divided over the tax cut package announced in the 2024 Budget.
Budget 2024: 'Responsible' and 'no-frills' - business sector weighs in
Industry leaders give their verdict on today's Budget announcement.
Hawke's Bay's Budget 2024 winners and losers
'We now need to work through the detail around how much [money] is coming to Hawke’s Bay.'
Shane Te Pou: Tax cuts can't disguise austerity for many Kiwi families
OPINION: Luxon Government has finally announced its tax cuts and they’re a joke.
Budget 2024 winners and losers
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Budget 2024: Chlöe Swarbrick reacts to the Budget
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick talks to Jenee Tibshraeny about Budget 2024. Video / Marty Melville
Kiwirail’s big Budget win good tidings for Auckland and Wellington commuters
Kiwirail has received a $159 million allocation in the Budget.
Budget: $14 billion revealed in tax cuts worth $4-$40 a fortnight
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Budget 2024: No funding for promised cancer drugs disappoints patient
National campaigned on funding 13 cancer treatments available in Australia.
Budget 2024: Barbara Edmonds reacts to the Budget
Labour's finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds talks to Jenee Tibshraeny about Budget 2024. Video / Marty Melville
Te Pāti Māori wants Māori Parliament, issues declaration of independence
Police say the thousands of protesters were 'well behaved'.
'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024
'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'
Budget 2024: Nicola Willis discusses her Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Jenee Tibshraeny about her first Budget. Video / Marty Melville
Budget 2024: David Seymour reacts to the Budget announcement
David Seymour talks to Jenee Tibshraeny about his views on this year's Budget announcement. Video / Marty Melville
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'We regret that': Nicola Willis' broken promise to cancer patients
Free breast screening is expanded and emergency department security strengthened.
Govt sticks to 500 police boost but leaves fiscal cliff on cost pressures
Today's Budget allocated money to renew police's fleet.
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Education gets $2.9b new funding for new classrooms, teachers, IT and initiatives
This is the coalition Government's first Budget.
Te Pāti Māori supporters protest in Wellington
Thousands of people packed the streets around the country this morning, protesting todays national budget release.
Analysis: Willis sticks to tax cut plans, but makes last-minute Budget commitment
ANALYSIS: While Willis pledged to reduce debt, she's going to have to borrow more.
Budget 2024: The 10 key points
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