Budget papers reveal effective 0.5% tax hike on 180k families, considered company tax cut
The Government considered a 5 percentage point cut to the corporate tax rate.
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Egregious or reasonable? Economists split over student loan repayment threshold freeze
The Government is not inflation-adjusting student loan repayments.
Hipkins won’t commit to returning $13 billion savings to pay equity regime
Nicola Willis said it was 'typical of Labour'.
How a $35m funding boost aims to tackle NZ's ballooning tax debt
Compliance funding boost aims to help taxman get on top of $8.5b overdue-tax mountain.
Kiwis react to Budget: Kiwisaver, Best Start, student loan changes to bite
Young New Zealanders give their thoughts on the Government's Budget 2025 and how it will impact them. Video \ Jason Dorday
Labour, National quizzed on savings from pay equity changes
Chris Hipkins wants to reverse the changes, but won't commit to a dollar figure.
Budget 2025: $212m in cuts to existing business, science and innovation programmes
No surprises in another thin year for the sector.
Matthew Hooton: NZ heading towards bankruptcy without budget savings
Debt is projected to increase by $60 to $70 billion over the next five years. Video \ Mark Mitchell
Jenée Tibshraeny: Willis delivers 'true blue' Budget
ANALYSIS: Budget requires Kiwis to do more to save for their retirement.
Train station heckler 'apologetic' and upset after swearing at Winston Peters
The man was tearful when visited by the Herald this morning.
Audrey Young: Willis' pre-Budget attacks suggest she's feeling the pressure
OPINION: It's unusual for a Finance Minister to focus on the Opposition before Budget Day.
Google NZ sends $1b offshore as it increases profit, threat of digital sales tax melts away
An academic calls out a lack of transparency in two areas.
'Pay attention': Shane Jones hints at lower mining royalties in Budget
The Resources Minister says his bill will be the first introduced after today's Budget.
‘Show me the money’: Nicola Willis issues challenge to Labour
In a tightly fought Budget build-up, Willis still has words for the Opposition.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Five things to watch in today's 'Reality Bites Budget'
Will Nicola Willis be able to cut spending and spur growth?
Labour slams 'big tax breaks' for tech giants as Govt ditches digital levy
The tax was forecast to bring in $479m over four years, starting from January 2026.
Hunt for new Oranga Tamariki CEO yet to start seven weeks after resignation
Former CEO Chappie Te Kani took medical leave in September to undergo surgery.
Phil Goff: Weaponisation of starvation is a war crime
Opinion: Israel partially lifted the aid ban after international condemnation.
Te Pāti Māori MP proposes bill requiring MPs to uphold Te Tiriti principles
'It’s not left or right. This is the foundation of us moving together ...'
Tech Insider: The Kiwis most likely to support an U16 social media ban; lawyer's AI horror story
Plus: The 'Google tax' dies a quiet death.
Public feedback overwhelmingly negative to bootcamp bill, MPs recommend physical force safeguards
Providers will be able to use force against children as a last resort.
'Foul, filthy language': Peters hits back after heckler's employer criticised for investigation
Tonkin + Taylor apologised after their employee heckled Winston Peters.
Toby Moore: Why debt ceiling fears are overblown
OPINION: Finance Minister Willis warned last Tuesday of nearing NZ's debt ceiling.
Government's Regulatory Standards Bill to cost $20m per year
And the agency responsible for it has been unable to estimate the value it brings.
Listen: Peters says he won't feel bad if railway heckler is sacked
Tonkin + Taylor has apologised to the Deputy PM about the incident.
Why failure to compromise on Te Pāti Māori MPs' punishment bodes ill for Parliament
OPINION: Someone in Parliament needs to step up and find a compromise.
170 formal complaints from schools about lunches programme in first month
Complaints included missed deliveries and menu problems.
NZ scraps $100m a year tax after Donald Trump's 'extortion' claims
'We needed to ask ourselves if adopting the bill was in NZ's best interests' – minister
Te Pāti Māori MPs emerge from Parliament
Te Pāti Māori MPs emerge from Parliament, following the adjourned debate on the suspension of three of them, to be greeted by their supporters. Video / Audrey Young
Simon Wilson: Obey the rules, Government tells Te Pāti Māori, but what about pay equity rules?
OPINION: Rules can be used against those without power.
Callaghan shows start-up team the door, Auckland Mayor makes tech grab
Budget day is desk clear-out day for Callaghan's commercialisation team.
'Psychological warfare': Shock move pushes out Te Pāti Māori haka punishment verdict
Parliament's Privileges Committee recommended suspending three Te Pāti Māori MPs.
Winston Peters asked to leave the House
Deputy Prime Minister was asked to leave the chamber by Speaker Gerry Brownlee after he asked a question deemed not to be in order.