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Cut-off for Govt KiwiSaver contribution nears – why funds could last 30% longer
The Retirement Commission says 80% of KiwiSaver members should see increased funds.

Pay equity: Former National MP Marilyn Waring assembles 'people's select committee'
Nanaia Mahuta, Sue Bradford, Jackie Blue and Jo Hayes are among those on the panel.

Hayden Wilson: Budget 2025 - A pass mark, with reservations
Opinion: Budget's bold tax move could spur business investment.

'Stay away from the jocks': Male National MPs conduct outfit checks in support of Nicola Willis
National MP Mike Butterick was careful to stop his caucus members from showing too much.

Shane Te Pou: This was the 'buy your ticket to Australia' Budget
OPINION: Growth is expected to slow in 2026, as unemployment stays high.

'Total disrespect': Fashion designer slams Willis' British dress choice for Budget
Finance Minister's vivid blue outfit retails online for $1100.

Fran O’Sullivan: Nicola Willis' Budget is pragmatic, ruthless but also generous
OPINION: Many will understand the end game but find the means unacceptable.

Gisborne business optimistic about Budget, council welcomes road funding
The Budget offers businesses a 20% tax incentive for new productive assets.

Watch: Erica Stanford promises 1600 more teachers, learning support staff by 2028
The minister is speaking at Mt Albert Grammar in Auckland.

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis post-Budget event
Nicola Willis' post-Budget event in Wellington.

Editorial: Budget's blunt message is the first of many tough choices
OPINION: The Government has sent a blunt but clear message to us all.

Matthew Hooton: Budget reveals we’re going broke faster than we knew
OPINION: Gross debt is projected to increase by $73b, reaching $283b by 2029.

What's in the Budget for you - student loan borrowers pay more; Best Start payments cut
Follow live updates on the Government's Budget 2025 announcements here.

Nearly 9000 teens to lose welfare if parents can support them under new test
A 'parental assistance test' will be introduced for single 18- and 19-year-olds in 2027.

Budget 2025: $212m in cuts to existing business, science and innovation programmes
No surprises in another thin year for the sector.

Budget: Hawke's Bay and Gisborne get $219m to fix Cyclone Gabrielle-hit roads
The Government has announced a $219 million boost for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.

RNZ funding slashed, minister wants stronger audience reach, trust levels
Government announces a boost for regional journalism; RNZ faces $18m cut over four years.

Budget 2025: Every budget item in one interactive
Use the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.

Pay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21b
The pay equity changes have saved the Government almost $13b.

Inside Economics: Everything you need to know about the Budget
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news

'Budget sensitive': RNZ blocked from publishing confidential report
The High Court granted an injunction to stop RNZ from publishing story.