Jenée Tibshraeny: Fiscal holes and flimsy arguments erode parties' credibility
OPINION: Labour and National need to up their games on the economic front.
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Bryce Wilkinson: The Prefu forecasts are not realistic
OPINION: Do not be fooled. They are too optimistic.
Analysis: Prefu shows next Govt facing tough economic trade-offs
Deteriorating finances mean next Government will have very little spending wiggle room.
Chateau Tongariro’s tangled web of cost traps taxpayers
What, we must ask ourselves, is the grande dame worth?
On the campaign trail: Luxon talks up policies for older Kiwis; Hipkins visits dentist
National unveils its health policy, Labour releases pledge card as Greens, Act push cases.
Labour, National at odds over plans for science sector’s biggest makeover in 30 years
Uncertainty looms over the largest shake-up of our science system in three decades.
Steven Joyce: It’s time to cut back the growing bureaucratic blob
OPINION: Treasury is crystal ball gazing as much as the next economist.
'Shocker' - Nats on $33m Auckland Light Rail deal pre-election
'This purchase shouldn’t have been agreed to when the election is next month.'
Auckland Light Rail strikes $33m deal, Nats plan to axe scheme
ALR chief executive Tommy Parker confirmed the purchase contract today.
Possible govt bond supply glut could cost taxpayers - economist
Economist warns that bond markets are wary of supply glut risk.
Businesses 'sombre' ahead of election
Businesses are increasingly grumpy with the Govt and worried about cost of climate change.
'A little bit rich': Labour, National front media following clashes over attack ads
National called the Council of Trade Unions ad 'disgraceful'.
Opinion: We need to talk tourism as election approaches
OPINION: Relationship between tourism and Govt symbiotic; are parties taking it seriously?
Thomas Coughlan: National’s $14.6b tax plan - does it add up?
OPINION: Does the National plan deliver - and do the sums make sense?
David Seymour: If it's best for all people, then it's best for Māori
The Act leader says he knows what's best for Māori.
Nats promise 'hope and help' as Labour slams 'voodoo costings'
Foreign buyer property sales would be taxed at 15 per cent by Nats.
Liam Dann: Nats' tax plan looks like a vote-winner - but is it good for the economy?
OPINION: As the economy slides into recession, all tax cuts are risky.
Claire Trevett: Nats' tax cuts hope 'squeezed middle' take money over the bag
OPINION: The simplicity of tax cuts makes them a potent political weapon.
'Not great for consulting firms': PM fronts on public service spending crackdown
Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson announced a sweeping package of public service savings.
'Bittersweet' birthday for ski fields: Parties, ploughs and discount passes
There are bumper birthday celebrations at a couple of ski fields this week.
How Govt's Ruapehu lifeline curdled to a horrible hash of bad debt and new Crown spending
OPINION: How the Crown came to write cheque after cheque for Mt Ruapehu's ski fields.
Govt announces $4b in savings, National says 'too little, too late'
Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson will announce savings.
‘Go back, go hard’: Deputy mayor on tough negotiations with Govt over $2b flood buyout
"Little to be positive about” in the Govt's terms a week ago, according to deputy mayor.
Debt blowout: Govt expected to borrow $35b more than planned eight months ago
Economists warn the next government won't have much cash to splash.
Thomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policies
OPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.
Labour would need to double key welfare promise to account for inflation
Labour's lift to the abatement threshold does not account for inflation.
Why many of NZ’s neediest children could be missing out on free school lunch
Opinion: Free school lunches and a side of rhubarb: Why we're missing NZ's hungriest kids.
'Falling into disrepair': Demolition begins at Waiwera Thermal Resort
'An ongoing struggle to secure the site against vandalism, which degraded the property.'
How will NZ get $210b of crucial new infrastructure funded, built?
National is a fan of PPPs and has big plans for new ones if it gets elected.
The billion-dollar spend-up: How much will Hawke’s Bay contractors see of it?
An auditor could be appointed to ensure Hawke's Bay contractors contribute to rebuild.
‘Pitiful’ lack of progress in $1 billion infrastructure fund
"It’s pitiful under-delivery. It makes KiwiBuild look successful."
Watch: Mock-up City Rail Link station built in Māngere warehouse
Now, all we need is a train.
Teachers offered 14.5 per cent pay rise - but where will the money come from?
Fears are the money will be taken from other areas within education.
Bubbles bring more submissions: Council changes up budget consultation
The council won the “SuperEngaged” award for its Budget Tool.