OpinionDr Deborah Russell: Budget 2016 - How do we look after all New Zealanders?In his Budget speech, Bill English proudly says that government expenditure is down to less than 30 per cent of GDP, and that's the way that it's going to stay.26 May 06:21 AM
New ZealandChild poverty advocates see no relief in BudgetChild poverty advocates say the Budget provides no relief for families struggling to cope with high rents and low incomes.26 May 06:18 AM
New ZealandBudget: No silver bullet for housingJury's out over how successful new Government housing measures announced in the Budget will go to solving social housing issues.26 May 05:17 AM
BusinessAre you a Budget winner or loser?WATCH: Inside our special Budget episode we discuss what the Budget means for you.26 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch NZ Herald Focus: Budget SpecialTristram talks to our panel of NZ Herald experts about what the budget means for you.Watch26 May 04:30 AM
BusinessBudget 2016: What you need to knowBill English has unveiled his eighth budget today. Here are the key pointsWatch26 May 04:29 AM
New ZealandChildren's Commissioner mixed on BudgetChildren's Commissioner Dr Russell Wills says the Budget will help to reduce child abuse - but he can't see a clear plan to tackle homelessness and poverty.26 May 04:22 AM
New ZealandPeters: It's 'the get stuffed Budget'Prime Minister John Key was full of praise for the 2016 Budget. But New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said there was only one way to describe today's measures.26 May 04:17 AM
TaxComment: 2016 the 'broccoli Budget'Liam Dann writes the 2016 Budget is the greens before the treats, but Bill English has delivered his promise of boring and stable.26 May 03:58 AM
New ZealandBudget 2016: National bowel screening roll-outA national bowel screening programme will be rolled out after today's Budget set aside $39.3 million over four years.26 May 03:24 AM
BusinessBudget 2016: Housing moves welcomed, more neededProperty experts welcomed Budget housing initiatives but one said much more was needed due to extensive impediments.26 May 03:22 AM
OpinionAlex Malley: Budget consistency is an English virtueCOMMENT: Bill English's eighth budget is a strong investment in New Zealand's future economic capability.26 May 03:21 AM
New ZealandLittle slams 'patchwork' BudgetLabour leader Andrew Little said the Government had no long-term strategy to the real problems being faced by New Zealanders, after eight years.26 May 03:10 AM
EconomyBudget 2016: Subsidy for polluters axedEmissions Trading Scheme is to be scrapped.26 May 03:05 AM
New ZealandBudget 2016: Demand of legal aid addressedCommunity law centres and legal aid will get $76 million in new funding over four years to ensure more people unable to afford regular lawyers' fees will get support.26 May 03:05 AM
EconomyBudget 2016: Regional focus for transportNew spending in transport bypasses Auckland and goes regional.26 May 02:38 AM
BDBDEconomyBudget 2016: $17.8m for Maori land reformMaori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell has secured $17.8 million to get a new Maori land service up and running.26 May 02:33 AM
BDBDEconomyBudget 2016: $410.5m for science researchScience and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce announced an extra $410.5 million to fund science projects.26 May 02:26 AM
TourismBudget 2016: Plan to streamline transtasman travelSelected regular transtasman travellers who provide detailed information before they reach the border will have a smoother path through security.26 May 02:23 AM
BDBDEconomyBudget 2016: Emissions scheme subsidy axedElectricity producers, transport fuel providers and industries with high carbon emissions will lose access to the subsidy that requires them to offset only half their emissions.26 May 02:21 AM
OpinionComment: Nothing new for AucklandCOMMENT: There is little in the Budget to address two of the key infrastructure issues facing Auckland.26 May 02:18 AM
BDBDEconomyBudget 2016: Economy keeps chuggingPopulation growth, tourism, construction and low interest rates will underpin a robust economic outlook for the next four years.26 May 02:12 AM
New ZealandBudget 2016: Tobacco tax hike announcedA pack of 20 cigarettes will increase from about $20 now to around $30 in 2020 after hefty new excise increases were announced as part of the Budget.26 May 02:00 AM
BusinessBudget: Health, education the winnersHealth, education and social services are the winners in a Budget which contains few surprises but also few contentious moves.26 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandBudget 2016: Extra $2.2 billion pumped into healthAn extra $2.2 billion will be pumped into health over four years to help cope with an ageing population and record immigration.26 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandBudget 2016: Vulnerable get $650m boostSociety's most vulnerable will receive a $650 million funding boost spanning health, welfare and education services aimed at helping those at-risk "lead better lives".26 May 02:00 AM
BusinessHe said 'predictable', he wasn't bluffingCOMMENT: When Bill English described the Budget as "predictable" nobody believed him. This time he was not bluffing, writes Claire Trevett.26 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandBudget interactive: Where the money goesHow the Government is spending your money.26 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandBudget 2016: Additional funding for Corrections, PoliceCorrections will get an extra $355 million over four years to help cope with a growing prison population while Police will close to $300 million in new operating funding.26 May 02:00 AM
BusinessBudget: Five bonanzas for businessIRD restructure, a change to trasntasman travellers and the Netflix tax all feature.26 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandBudget 2016: Extra $2 per child, per weekTeachers say the $2 per week extra funding for disadvantaged kids announced in the budget is not enough to make a difference.26 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandBudget 2016: Auckland focus of housing initiativesThe housing initiatives in the Budget are firmly targeted at pressure points in Auckland.26 May 02:00 AM
BusinessBudget at a glance: 10 things you need to knowBill English has unveiled the Budget. Here are the key points.26 May 02:00 AM
BusinessBudget 2016 - What it means for youFinance Minister Bill English has delivered his eighth Budget. Join our live coverage for the latest news updates and analysis.26 May 01:00 AM
