Latest from Budget 2025

PM says Budget ‘backs growth’, Labour claims KiwiSaver cuts make workers up to $66k worse off

'National backs growth and I’m telling you, Labour wants to tax it,' the PM said today.

Govt boosts spending on private schools to support ‘diversity, choice’

It is the first increase in private school funding in 15 years, David Seymour said.

Budget 2025: Means-testing extended for Best Start payments

Best Start will now be means-tested across all three years it is offered.

Budget 2025: Every budget item in one interactive

Use the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.

Govt offers $200m for would-be gas investors

Shane Jones says the fund allows the Crown to take a 10%-15% stake.

Pay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21b

The pay equity changes have saved the Government almost $13b.

Budget breakdown: The 10 things you need to know

From pay equity savings, to subsidising private schools, to KiwiSaver changes.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Willis delivers 'true blue' Budget

ANALYSIS: Budget requires Kiwis to do more to save for their retirement.

Marama Davidson: Budget needs to fund communities, not corporate greed

OPINION: The Green Budget proposes making healthcare and early education free.

'Sincerely apologise': Bosses of heckler at Deputy PM's event investigating incident

'We do not condone behaviour that falls short of our code of conduct,' firm says.

PM positive on providing tax support for firms that invest in tech and machinery

How the Government could change capital depreciation rules in the Budget.

Te Pāti Māori voices in Parliament on Budget day in doubt after compromise talks fail

A fiery debate is likely in Parliament today on how Te Pāti Māori MPs should be punished.

Hipkins calls Greens' Budget 'huge spend-up', 'unrealistic' but agrees with some elements

The Labour leader has previously refused to rule in or out supporting parts of the plan.

Luxon, Willis announce tax changes ahead of Budget day

The Government hopes the new changes will encourage investment.

Opinion: Economic forecasting is notoriously difficult, but global uncertainty is making it harder

OPINION: This year’s Budget will be one of the tightest in a decade.

Urgent care closer to home for rural and remote communities

'Geography shouldn’t be a barrier to getting the healthcare you need.'