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![Education: some relief, but promises unmet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Education: some relief, but promises unmet
Budget keeps up with inflation for schools and preschools but tertiary spending cut.
![Govt has 'pulled anchor' on economy - National](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Govt has 'pulled anchor' on economy - National
The Govt spent, taxed and borrowed more in the Budget for little gain, National says.
![Greens happy with smaller share of cash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Greens happy with smaller share of cash
Greens counted around $610m in Budget wins, compared to $2.8b for NZ First.
![Robertson has given himself more options](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Robertson has given himself more options
COMMENT: Robertson resisted calls to blow the windfall in this Budget.
![Budget 2018: $100m green investment fund established](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Budget 2018: $100m green investment fund established
Fund intended to spur private sector investment into low-carbon initiatives, says Minister
![Trevett: The Budget of hand-me-downs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Trevett: The Budget of hand-me-downs
The pre-Budget guessing and bickering finally ends today.
![Editorial: Money alone is no solution](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Editorial: Money alone is no solution
The Budget has room for more spending but it needs to be justified.
![Robertson: Kiwis don't want a spend-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Robertson: Kiwis don't want a spend-up
The Finance Minister's big choice on Thursday will be about ties, not pies.
![Labour launches Northcote byelection campaign](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Labour launches Northcote byelection campaign
Labour's Shanan Halbert has launched his by-election campaign in Northcote today.
![Budget 2018: Teachers' pay hikes threaten education pledges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Budget 2018: Teachers' pay hikes threaten education pledges
Expect higher funding for qualified preschool teachers, careers advisers, driving lessons.
![Josie Pagani: Some kids may go hungry under Budget](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Josie Pagani: Some kids may go hungry under Budget
COMMENT: Labour has not very much to spend in next week's Budget.
![Fast track: Auckland rail lines could be ready in 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fast track: Auckland rail lines could be ready in 2024
National is threatening to scupper two new rail lines if it's in power after 2020.
![Farmers doing a 'great job' - Shaw](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Farmers doing a 'great job' - Shaw
James Shaw says this Govt's approach to climate change is not just about farming.
![NZ First abandons teacher title bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ First abandons teacher title bill
Opposition welcomes withdrawal of a "fundamentally flawed" bill.
![Watch live: PM talks about Hillary Clinton meeting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch live: PM talks about Hillary Clinton meeting
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be answering media questions from 4pm.
![Nat MPs skip meeting in protest over Mallard](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nat MPs skip meeting in protest over Mallard
Speaker Trevor Mallard has been accused of mistreating senior National MPs.
![Farm limits an 'assault on the regions': Bridges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Farm limits an 'assault on the regions': Bridges
The Government wants to limit farming run-off and intensification.
![Houses, land wanted for homeless - Govt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Houses, land wanted for homeless - Govt
Got a rental or some spare land? The Government wants to hear about it.
![Parliament to vote on roadside drug tests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Parliament to vote on roadside drug tests
Police could soon be able to randomly test drivers for drugs, just like alcohol.
![Grateful mother pleads for better NZ midwifery funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Grateful mother pleads for better NZ midwifery funding
"Despite facing burn-out and poverty wages her midwife cared with no complaints."
![Prince Louis sung a waiata in Parliament](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Prince Louis sung a waiata in Parliament
Kiwi MPs paid homage to the latest royal baby in the House this afternoon.
![NZ First won't stand in Northcote](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ First won't stand in Northcote
NZ First wants no part in a byelection so soon after the election, Winston Peters says.
![Maori/Crown relations focus of Whanganui hui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Maori/Crown relations focus of Whanganui hui
Kelvin Davis is keen to hear ideas from the public about improving Maori/Crown relations.
![BP's petrol pricing 'raises eyebrows', PM says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
BP's petrol pricing 'raises eyebrows', PM says
BP's overnight price prices are bigger than Govt's annual fuel tax rises, the PM says.
![MPs given lessons in using medical cannabis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
MPs given lessons in using medical cannabis
Hearings on medical cannabis laws have included instructions on how to use it.
![Live: PM Jacinda Ardern's weekly press conference](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Live: PM Jacinda Ardern's weekly press conference
Jacinda Ardern answered questions from 4pm.
![National will scrap regional fuel tax - Bridges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
National will scrap regional fuel tax - Bridges
National leader Simon Bridges gave his first speech on the economy this morning.
![Special onesie for the PM's baby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Special onesie for the PM's baby
What do you give a fellow Prime Minister when she's expecting a baby?
![Soper: The successes and failures of Labour's first six months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Soper: The successes and failures of Labour's first six months
COMMENT: At times the Labour-led government appeared like student politicians.