PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Willis' first Budget lacked the surprise, but it did what she'd put on the tinOPINION: Willis delivered on what she promised - but now has a hard road ahead.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget's impact on public servants revealed, ministries cut spending by millionsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon said stopping 'wasteful spending' was a priority.30 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori leader on Budget 2024Co-leader Rawiri Waititi says there was nothing in the Budget for Māori. Video / Parliament TVWatch30 May 05:25 AM
New Zealand'I'll still be poor': Kiwis react fiercely to Goverment's tax cuts, Budget packageKiwis are divided over the tax cut package announced in the 2024 Budget.30 May 05:20 AM
PoliticsBudget 2024: Chlöe Swarbrick reacts to the BudgetGreen Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick talks to Jenee Tibshraeny about Budget 2024. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch30 May 04:45 AM
PoliticsBudget: $14 billion revealed in tax cuts worth $4-$40 a fortnightFollow our live coverage – what's in the Budget for you?30 May 04:31 AM
PoliticsBudget 2024: Barbara Edmonds reacts to the BudgetLabour's finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds talks to Jenee Tibshraeny about Budget 2024. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch30 May 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'30 May 04:05 AM
PoliticsBudget 2024: Nicola Willis discusses her BudgetFinance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Jenee Tibshraeny about her first Budget. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch30 May 03:59 AM
PoliticsBudget 2024: David Seymour reacts to the Budget announcementDavid Seymour talks to Jenee Tibshraeny about his views on this year's Budget announcement. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch30 May 03:47 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The 2024 no-frills BudgetThe budget has released tax cuts and further cuts to government programmes.30 May 02:48 AM
PoliticsUse our tax calculator to see what’s in the Budget for youWhat today's Budget means for your back pocket.30 May 02:22 AM
New ZealandTe Pāti Māori supporters protest in WellingtonThousands of people packed the streets around the country this morning, protesting todays national budget release.Watch30 May 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAnalysis: Willis sticks to tax cut plans, but makes last-minute Budget commitmentANALYSIS: While Willis pledged to reduce debt, she's going to have to borrow more.30 May 02:00 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Buckle in – money is tight, you’d better believe itOPINION: Cuts to Government agencies will become business as usual.30 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandBudget 2024: The 10 key pointsBamboozled by the Budget? Here's all the main highlights explained.30 May 02:00 AM
LivePoliticsBudget build-up: Cookies over sausage rolls - Luxon and Willis say they're 'ready to deliver'Today, the Government puts its money where its mouth is.30 May 01:11 AM
New Zealand'Surprised and disappointed': Official admits new school lunch model unlikely to be as nutritious'How come we don’t value our kids enough to give them a quality meal?'30 May 01:07 AM
OpinionProfession or trade? Why training Kiwi teachers in the classroom is not the right answerOPINION: The education of future generations depends on it.30 May 12:37 AM
New Zealand'Liberated and excited': Thousands march in Tauranga, traffic disruptedThe protest was delayed to allow protesters caught in traffic.30 May 12:21 AM
New ZealandHundreds march through Rotorua, activation 'beautiful' says organiserProtesters gathered at four locations before congregating in the city centre.29 May 09:32 PM
KahuFinal Waitangi Tribunal hearings start at Raukawa in ŌtakiNgāti Korokī is the last hapū to be heard by the Waitangi Tribunal.29 May 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGovt must focus on reviving productive sector instead of sacking people - Max WhiteheadOpinion: The Government's use of contractors is often cynical - and unhelpful.29 May 08:25 PM
KahuCensus: Why counting Māori has become so important to iwiFor the first time, a non-government organisation presents the census data.29 May 07:22 PM
KahuMāori data in 2023 Census worth $2.4 billion in investmentsCensus reveals growing Māori numbers means more putea.29 May 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Day-of-disruption status inadvertently boosted by PM, Opposition leaderOPINION: Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins pumped up the protest by entering the debate.29 May 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGinny Andersen: We have a major problem with family violenceOPINION: The Government is putting family violence in the 'too hard' basket.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki spends more than $800k on contractors, consultants on plan to axe 447 jobsMinister for Children Karen Chhour is defending the spend-up.29 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsWhat has the Govt already unveiled in today’s Budget?Tax cuts will be the centrepiece but plenty of announcements have been made.29 May 05:00 PM
KahuOpinion: Seeking a future where food isn't wasted and no one goes hungryOPINION: A visit by Christopher Luxon was like an episode of Shark Tank.29 May 05:07 AM
New ZealandMike King lashes ‘d***heads throwing s***’ over charity fundingKing reflects on a 'stressful week' since I Am Hope's funding announcement.29 May 04:05 AM
New Zealand'Pissing on their parade': Māori mobilise for Budget Day protestBudget Day protests 'p***ing on their (the Government’s) parade'.29 May 03:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Is excessive gloom making the recession worse? All the hot Budget 2024 takesOPINION: Liam Dann answers economics questions and digs through the week's economic news.29 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandNgāti Whakaue lawyer on fast-track approvals advisory panelTapsell chairs Ngāti Whakaue’s Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust.29 May 01:51 AM
