Govt targets offshore tax loopholes
The government expects to raise at least $250m from closing foreign tax loopholes.
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Budget: Greens slam environment funding
Greens say the Budget's environment and conservation funding is far below what's needed.
Audrey Young: Budget has something for everyone
The Herald's political editor delivers her verdict on Steven Joyce's first Budget.
Little slams 'One Dollar Bill Budget'
Andrew Little scathing of Steven Joyce's first Budget.
Crown land for house-build to cost $100m
The government set aside $100 million to free up unused Crown land in today's budget.
Pippos: Budget throws blanket over middle NZ
COMMENT: Thomas Pippos, chief executive of Deloitte, on Budget 2017.
The better than nothing Budget
COMMENT: Steven Joyce has hardly thrown fiscal caution to the winds, Brian Fallow writes.
Mental health at centre of $321m drive
Mental health is at the centre of Government's $321 million social investment programme.
Budget 2017: NZ economic growth seen peaking in 2019
New Zealand's economic growth is tipped to peak in 2019.
Budget 2017: Law and order - millions to try to cut burglary, youth offending
Almost $47 million will be spent on new services to try and cut burglary, youth offending.
What has changed in 2017 Budget?
INTERACTIVE: Explore the differences between Budget 2016 and Budget 2017.
Govt ups spending on science and innovation
Steven Joyce announced a $373 million increase in spending for science and innovation.
NZDMO lifts debt issuance by $1b
The New Zealand Debt Management office lifted its issuance programme by $1 billion.
Parliament debates 2017 Budget
Budget delivers more cash in the hand to almost everyone, including $2b worth of tax cuts.
Transport drives $32.5b infrastructure spend
New roads and rail upgrades will suck up about a third of the infrastructure spending.
Insurance premiums to rise by $69 for homeowners
Homeowners' insurance premiums are set to rise by up to $69 a year.
Budget 2017: By the numbers
The key digits from the Government's final Budget before the election.
Budget 2017: Health - Mental health, disability support boost
An extra $879 million will be pumped into health in the coming year.
Defence Force gets $1 billion for new technology
The Defence Force has been given nearly $1 billion in new funding
Winners and losers from Budget 2017
Budget 2017's centrepiece is a Family Incomes Package. However, it is not all good news.
Budget 2017: The forgotten middle-class
Government should address KiwiSaver to encourage people to save, says financial adviser.
Budget 2017: What would you do?
If you were in charge of the Budget what would you spend it on?
Peters: If I were the Finance Minister
NZ First leader would simplify tax on small and medium enterprises.
If this was my Budget: Grant Robertson
COMMENT: My Budget would be a plan to give every New Zealander a fair share in prosperity.
Budget: What we already know
Steven Joyce's maiden Budget today is expected to be a "steady as she goes affair".
Science and tech sector angling for funds
What the science and tech sector is hoping for in this year's budget.
Practical solutions top of mind for SMEs
Small and medium businesses are hoping to see practical support from tomorrow's Budget.
Parties seek big boost in health funding
Opposition parties reveal what they want to see in the health budget on Thursday.
Five elements of a good first Budget
COMMENT: Fran O'Sullivan sets out her expectations for Steven Joyce's inaugural proposals.
Joyce seeks to downplay Budget spend-up
The Budget may confirm 10 years of continuous growth in NZ.
Budget 2017: What schools want
Education establishments are hoping for an end to freezes on funding.
Budget 2017: Pressure on over KiwiSaver
What experts want when it comes to KiwiSaver and the Budget.
What's in Joyce's Budget
Steven Joyce has a surplus to spend on Thursday, but don't expect a lolly scramble.