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Liam Dann: Why Labour’s Budget might be the most radical in 30 years

Labour has rejected the orthodox economic prescription, gently but very clearly.

Caught in the crossfire? How Budget's tax hike on trusts could hit middle-income Kiwis

There are 400,000 trusts in New Zealand so the tax is significant.

Liam Dann: Why not live that deficit life a bit longer?

Opinion: This was a classic Labour Party Budget.

Budget 2023: Video game industry gets its tax rebate, but it’s half the Aussie scheme; full tech wrap

PLUS: Tech industry reaction to a Budget that was slim pickings for the sector.

Show us the money: Robertson's big borrow and spend plans

Bigger than expected: Budget has more borrowing, rather than reallocated spending.

Budget 2023: Scrapped car scheme proves costly for Kiwis

OPINION: The Government's 'scrap and replace' budgeting came at a sunk cost of $46m.

What is the Budget? All you need to know

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

ChatGPT and the rise of AI: Which jobs are most at risk?

Many are concerned AI could lead to a workplace apocalypse.

Opinion: US tech sector a cautionary tale for job loss pain to come

The US tech sector has laid off a staggering 340,000 people in the last six months.

Australia gets first Budget surplus in 15 years

Billions in incentives for doctors to provide more free consultations, energy bill relief.

Thousands of job cuts: The economic storm set to hit Kiwi families

The economic situation is set to become far worse.

Diana Clement: Beware the pink tax

Women earn less but pay more.

Inland Revenue wants to liquidate aged care business

IRD’s three applications to be heard in the High Court at Hamilton on Monday, May 15.

Wendy’s failed to pay workers for public holidays

The NZ arm of American burger chain Wendy's failed to pay its staff for public holidays.

Liam Dann: Job numbers, wage growth 'seal deal' on another OCR hike

The official unemployment rate held steady and participation rose, Stats NZ data says.

Labour force participation at record high, most women ever in work

Wages are up too, as unemployment stayed very low in the first quarter.