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Inside texts between Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and Minister Judith Collins

Collins shared a UK article titled 'under-peforming civil servants to be pushed out'.

'Buzz cut season' for red tape and regulation for hairdressing salons nationwide

David Seymour outlines changes to hairdressing regulations. Video / Supplied

Run it straight: PM on teen's death

Luxon says people need to take 'personal responsibility' following Palmy teen's death. Video / Mark Mitchell

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.

Herald NOW: Police shoplifting memo and the PM's post-budget tour

Adam Pearse discusses police shoplifting memo and the PM's post-budget tour on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NOW

Opinion: Auckland's second harbour crossing could be practical and a thing of beauty

OPINION: A proposed second harbour link could destroy key parts of Auckland's waterfront.

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.

How much a smaller Govt contribution to KiwiSaver could cost you by retirement

Simplicity's Shamubeel Eaqub runs the numbers.

Three apartment developments first to get approval for Crown underwrites worth $75.5m

Crown entity backs the projects, agreeing to buy units if they aren't sold on completion.

Budget 2025: Watch - Finance Minister speaks on Budget, flagship policy

Nicola Willis speaks after a challenging and controversial Budget.

'Going to be a lot harder': Best Start payment shifts spark concern among new parents

The Best Start payment will now be means-tested for all three years.

KiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employed

Wonky Box's Angus Simms says KiwiSaver changes will affect cashflow.

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.

Education’s $2.5b Budget boost: Where the money is going

Education got a $2.5 billion boost in Budget 2025.

Egregious or reasonable? Economists split over student loan repayment threshold freeze

The Government is not inflation-adjusting student loan repayments.

'Harder on the younger generation': Will Budget changes push Kiwis overseas?

The public share their thoughts on changes to Best Start, KiwiSaver and student loans.