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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.

'Stay away from the jocks': Male National MPs conduct outfit checks in support of Nicola Willis

National MP Mike Butterick was careful to stop his caucus members from showing too much.

Shane Te Pou: This was the 'buy your ticket to Australia' Budget

OPINION: Growth is expected to slow in 2026, as unemployment stays high.

'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.

RNZ funding slashed, minister wants stronger audience reach, trust levels

Government announces a boost for regional journalism; RNZ faces $18m cut over four years.

Budget 2025: Every budget item in one interactive

Use the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.

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

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

Inside Economics: Everything you need to know about the Budget

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news

'Budget sensitive': RNZ blocked from publishing confidential report

The High Court granted an injunction to stop RNZ from publishing story.

NZ Budget 2025 revealed, Smith & Caughey closes and Trump–Ramaphosa clash | NZ Herald News Update

Finance Minister unveils NZ Budget 2025, the end of an era as Smith & Caughey closes and Trump, Ramaphosa in heated Oval Office exchange.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Five things to watch in today's 'Reality Bites Budget'

Will Nicola Willis be able to cut spending and spur growth?

Toby Moore: Why debt ceiling fears are overblown

OPINION: Finance Minister Willis warned last Tuesday of nearing NZ's debt ceiling.