Latest from Budget 2017
Government surplus already ahead of budget forecast
The government's surplus came in ahead of the Treasury's forecasts in the May budget .
Wanaka schools to get $19M funding boost
About $19 million will be invested in Wanaka's school network.
Budget dubbed woeful and insulting
The Green Party has slammed the Budget despite the included conservation-related funding.
Radio NZ comes in from the cold
COMMENT: Government finally ends the 8 years funding freeze on RNZ, John Drinnan writes.
Budget 2017: Mental health funding 'distressing'
The Government's mental health budget has been labelled as "distressing".
Budget $6.5-billion pitch to voters
Budget delivers to workers, but Opposition says health and housing left out.
Bill English the cat that got the cream
COMMENT: The grin all over Bill English's face said it all, writes Audrey Young.
Barry Soper: Joyce hoping generosity will turn into votes
COMMENT: This Budget was shrewd, stealing some of Labour's thunder.
Family look to leave NZ despite tax cut
An average Auckland family says the Budget's tax tweaks do nothing to help them get ahead.
Schools win more - but less than inflation
Schools have won a funding increase - but less than the rate of inflation.
Help for burglary victims 'long overdue'
Up to 14,000 dwellings over four years could receive Government's new security measures.
Tackling youth crime applauded
Viciously attacked outside his family's restaurant, Chris Turner welcomes new Budget.
Budget: Cops were at 'breaking point'
The Government has announced $1.24 billion of new law-and-order funding over four years.
Budget 2017: Bowel screening programme rolled out
Bowel screening will begin in two more districts as part of the national programme.
Budget a 'healthy' lolly scramble
Opinion: PM, Joyce not the kind of parents to risk overexciting with a mad sugar rush.
Budget 2017: Hits & misses
Was the Budget a bullseye or did it miss the mark? Business commentators react.
Tax relief a mirage, says Opposition
Winston Peters says Budget is the "longest suicide note in history" for the Government.
Budget: Five takes on this year's science spend
Five leading figures in the science sector share their views on Budget 2017.
Budget no help on Auckland traffic, says Goff
Aucklanders are sick of traffic congestion and the Budget doesn't help, says Phil Goff.
NZ shares edge up as budget, earnings dominate
NZ shares edge up as budget, earnings dominate; MetroGlass gains.
NZ dollar holds up on Joyce's maiden budget
The NZ dollar held as Steven Joyce's maiden budget met investors' expectations .
Budget: Forest planting 'failing' NZ climate targets
Budget allocation "scratches the surface" of what's needed for climate target, group says.
Budget 2017: Millions more for Antarctic efforts
Millions more dollars have gone into supporting New Zealand's work in Antarctica.
Budget 2017: Education - school funding freeze over
Budget designed to largely keep pace with booming student numbers and demand.
Budget 2017: Nothing that will fix Auckland transport woes - Greens
Budget 2017: The Government has begun paying for its share of Auckland's CRL.
Budget 2017: Cantabs get a boost
Tailored support in the Budget for family violence victims and struggling Cantabrians.
Budget 2017: R & D spend 'disappointing'
The Government's $373m spend on R & D in Budget 2017 is disappointing, an AUT expert says.