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ACC stops cost bleed, avoids Govt narrowing its remit

The state injury insurer assures that claimants will continue to be supported.

'We just want to help': Couple’s $30 dinners gain an online following

Jodie and David Turner share affordable family dinners on TikTok and Facebook.

Nicola Willis keeps secret documents on if banks paying fair share of tax ahead of Budget

The Finance Minister wouldn't rule out a new tax.

Opinion: Chris Hipkins and Nicola Willis go to war over who broke the economy

As Parliament returned, Hipkins and Willis clashed.

The Country: Christopher Luxon on Judith Collins retiring

Christopher Luxon, Stephen Jacobi, Robyn Dynes, and Paul Allison share their thoughts.

Nicola Willis sets Budget 2026 date

Finance Minister Nicola Willis' statement to the Finance and Expenditure Committee on the Budget 2026 date. Video / Mark Mitchell

Nicola Willis sets Budget Day date, promises tight rein on spending

The Finance Minister insists there will be no 'splashing of cash' beyond core services.

Tough medicine: Nicola Willis eyes scalpel for health spending in 2026 Budget

The Finance Minister also explains her thinking on fossil fuel imports and asset sales.

Japan's Prime Minister to dissolve parliament for snap election

Sanae Takaichi is Japan's first woman PM, appointed in October.