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Watch: Luxon defends tax cuts in pre-Budget speech

The PM spoke at the Auckland Business Chamber's pre-Budget lunch.

What the 'con job' and 'band-aid' Australian Budget means for NZ

Opponents lash Aussie Budget but Government says country's economy is still strong.

Restaurant Association: Auckland CBD parking charges undermine community’s trust in AT

Opinion: Auckland Transport’s changes to parking have blindsided restaurants and cafes.

Richard Prebble: Why social investment bonds could be the coalition’s big idea

OPINION: New Zealand politicians regard just spending money as a success.

Spending data shows consumers are 'hunkering down'

High interest rate setting working to crimp consumer spending.

Inflation expectations fall as economic growth tipped to stay sluggish

RBNZ survey respondents see the economy growing by less than 1 per cent over the year.

British economy rebounds strongly in first quarter of the year, ending ‘technical recession’

Strongest since late 2021 lockdown rebound.

Liam Dann: The Govt has backed itself into a Budget corner on tax cuts

Opinion: Tax cut debate aside early signs are that the Budget will be well-balanced

A tongue-in-cheek look into judges' perks

OPINION: Judges get long periods of time off and travel paid for by the state.

What even is the Budget? Here's all you need to know - and why it matters to you

It's getting a lot of hype but what even is "The Budget"?

Government comfortable kicking commercial property when it's down

Vacancies in office and retail spaces are on the rise, as property owners face a tax hike.

'Gloomier than expected' unemployment figures point to economy cooling fast

Beneath the topline unemployment figures, labour market data was worse than expected.

Inside Economics: Can we spend our way out of recession?

Liam Dann answers readers' economic questions and digs beneath headlines.

Unemployment rises to highest level in three years

More people are out of work, but the rate's still low compared to many previous years.

Cost of living squeeze: More than 460,000 Kiwis behind on debt payments

Hardships reported to credit agencies also continue to rise.

‘Get worse before it gets better’: Monthly liquidations hit six-year high

The number of businesses in distress is rising.