The latest financial register shows only five MPs do not own any property.

Budget must address housing, infrastructure

Herald political editor Audrey Young takes a look at what will be announced on Thursday.

COMMENT: Odds are stacked against the National leader as Ardern exudes confidence.

Finance expert wants details on ambitious $2 billion, 100,000-house KiwiBuild plan.

Australasia's biggest tram project in dispute

NZ Super Fund could follow Australian lead in terms of investing in infrastructure.

Who are the strongest performers, and who are the weak links after six months?

The Middlemore buildings are symptomatic of a rottenness in the way health is run.

Stats NZ break down what the Census is about and answer frequently asked questions.

Lawyers decry penalty for 'unrealistic requirement'.

Kiwis are split, with some supporting the move and others strongly opposing it.

Mike Hosking: Labour's families package a massive political risk.

Deficit of $308m in four months, compared to a forecast shortfall of $217m.

Mental health will be a key focus of the new government

The government's annual operating surplus was a little bigger than projected.

Report says kids encouraged to develop independent thought will flourish more.

Housing is planned to be a big focus of the next Government, whoever rules.

People convicted under anti-gay laws are a step closer to having their records wiped.

PM has no regrets about not funding Team NZ's successful America's Cup bid.

COMMENT: The Government hopes 'social investment' will measure its spending by results.

Draw the charts inside to see how much you know about New Zealand's Budget.

The Government is poised to overhaul the $843m pokie machine system.

Baby boomer bashing won't solve the problems, says Liam Dann.

PM Bill English is seeking changes to New Zealand's superannuation scheme at this year's general election, with plans to raise the age of eligibility from 65 to 67.

The Prime Minister's proposal to lift the retirement age has been rejected by National's likely coalition partners and opponents.

COMMENT: Is it a deft or a daft move, to begin raising the pension age in 20 years time?

The Government will need to do more for New Zealand Super if its rising costs are to be managed, experts say.

The government severely underestimated how many homeless people urgently needed a roof over their heads.

John Key says the opening of the books next week will spark a lot of debate about how the Government should spend its rising surpluses.