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Hipkins hits back at Peters after NZ First leader rules out future coalition

Hipkins previously said it's 'highly unlikely' Labour would work with Peters and party.

'Every little bit counts': Willis says ministers 'worked hard' to find savings, Seymour's cuts 'small portion'

The Government found about $5.3 billion overall in savings.

Peters rules out working with Labour after 2026 election if Hipkins is leader

The NZ First leader wants to be clear: he will never do a governing deal with Hipkins.

How much did Seymour's public sector savings contribute to Budget 2025?

'The coalition certainly hasn't saved as much as Act would save.'

Cut-off for Govt KiwiSaver contribution nears – why funds could last 30% longer

The Retirement Commission says 80% of KiwiSaver members should see increased funds.

Pay equity: Former National MP Marilyn Waring assembles 'people's select committee'

Nanaia Mahuta, Sue Bradford, Jackie Blue and Jo Hayes are among those on the panel.

Opinion: Budget changes undermine KiwiSaver's core purpose

OPINION: About 40% of KiwiSaver members aren’t actively contributing to their accounts.

Three apartment developments first to get approval for Crown underwrites worth $75.5m

Crown entity backs the projects, agreeing to buy units if they aren't sold on completion.

IRD not 'geared up' to know how many families, if any, received $252 tax promise

Significant lags in data are contributing to the issue.

Luxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care services

The Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.

Audrey Young: C-bomb brings explosive end to appalling fortnight in politics

OPINION: Who won't be seething with disgust after the past few days in Parliament?

Nicola Willis announces $190m for Social Investment Fund

'We can do much much better here.'

Govt rules out KiwiSaver tax cut – how much will it really help us boost our balances?

ANALYSIS: Jenee Tibshraeny looks at what Budget-day KiwiSaver changes could look like.

Warning that NZ is missing the digital bus

Our podcast highlights a need for urgent reform in tech vocational training.

Watch: 'The current system fails' – Govt investing $140m to boost dire school attendance rates

Most of the Government's funding will go towards creating a new nationwide service.

Liam Dann: After Orr – is it time for a Reserve Bank reset?

OPINION: The challenges facing the Reserve Bank.