Official Cash RateColour us red - how deep in debt is NZ really?Cutting debt - we'll be hearing plenty about that in next week's Budget, and the election campaign. But how deep in hock are we? Brian Fallow reports.12 May 05:30 PM
Official Cash RateGovt debt - it's the trend that's the worryFor 15 straight years until the recession of 2008-09, the New Zealand Government ran surpluses and paid down debt.12 May 05:30 PM
EconomyTreasury argues for lower taxA Treasury paper out today argues for lower tax and less government spending, saying the size and the structure of government plays an important role in economic performance.01 Apr 12:00 AM
EducationGovt accused of 'slash and burn'The Government is being accused of taking a slash and burn approach to spending after Finance Minister Bill English signalled cuts to public services and new figures showed substantial job losses in the sector.30 Mar 04:56 AM
EconomyMinisters finding areas to cut - KeyWith the Government planning to axe all new spending in the upcoming budget, ministers are making "good progress" finding areas to cut spending so it can be reallocated to health, education and justice in the budget, the PM says. 28 Mar 06:15 AM
Opinion<i>Nick Smith</i>: Cheaper justice in a bottle of ScotchLet political miscreants go quietly into the night.24 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandPet projects face cuts, Key warnsThe Government's coalition partners have been warned their pet projects will not be exempt from the drive for savings in this year's Budget, with funding for the Act Party's taskforce and Maori Party's Whanau Ora scheme under review. 22 Mar 04:30 PM
