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Heather du Plessis-Allan: My word of the year, deja vu

OPINION: Critics say the public service is still 14,000 roles larger than under John Key.

Willis seeks further savings from the public sector as debt grows

Nicola Willis has asked all ministers to find further savings in their agencies.

Nicola Willis reveals plan to get budget surplus back on track

Finance Minister Nicola Willis reveals the governments plan to reach budget surplus.

Editorial: Who's watching the watchdog? Cloud over FMA chair undermines trust

OPINION: The investigation comes at the worst time for the FMA.

Willis confirms how much she plans to spend in Budget 2026

Will a return to surplus be pushed out further into the future?

Richard Harman: Tense year ahead as tight Budget, health costs and climate targets collide

Nicola Willis has just $2.4b new spending to spread across the 2026 Budget.

Finance Minister warns global AI bust could trigger NZ’s next shock

Her $9.5b annual debt interest bill mirrors new defence spending commitments.

Key takeaways from UK's tax-raising Budget

Higher levies on gambling and homes worth more than £2m, a mileage-based charge on EVs.

What Reeves' tax hikes mean for Britain's workers and wallets

Markets rallied as the pound rose and government bond yields dipped.