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'Heartbreaking': Labour slams National over housing policy
Rotorua MP Todd McClay rejects claims there have been targeted Māori housing cuts.

Richard Prebble: Labour's support of Te Pāti Māori over haka punishment will be defining issue for next election
OPINION: Te Pāti Māori leaders skipped the Budget debate despite protests on their behalf.

Editorial: Nicola Willis' choice of Budget day attire is a sideshow to policy debate
OPINION: The Finance Minister's dress has become a distraction from her policies.

'Every little bit counts': Willis says ministers 'worked hard' to find savings, Seymour's cuts 'small portion'
The Government found about $5.3 billion overall in savings.

How much did Seymour's public sector savings contribute to Budget 2025?
'The coalition certainly hasn't saved as much as Act would save.'

Nelson Hospital redevelopment set to cost $500m over four years
A new five-storey unit with 128 beds will be built by 2029.

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.

'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.

2025 Budget delivered with reactions coming in thick and fast | NZ Herald News Update
Nicola Willis has delivered her 2025 Budget, which includes changes to KiwiSaver contributions and a new investment boost scheme. Video / NZ Herald

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.