New ZealandBack to business for King's Birthday Honours 2024A change in Government has meant a clear shift in focus for the 2024 list.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jack Tame v Nicola Willis in heated post-Budget debate on Q+AWillis was probed over why the Nats didn't campaign on how many families were worse off.02 Jun 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: A Budget of triumph and tragedy for Nicola WillisOPINION: Finance Minister is no more than big spender Grant Robertson in drag.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionWillie Jackson: 2024 will go down in history as Mother of anti-Māori BudgetsOPINION: Willie Jackson says Budget 2024 was terrible for Māori.31 May 10:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This was not a Budget for the agesOPINION: The Budget tried to please too many, and will probably end up pleasing nobody.31 May 05:00 PM
KahuThe ‘unhealthy’ Budget for sick New Zealanders - Rob CampbellOPINION: Former health boss doesn't like the Government's script.31 May 07:52 AM
KahuRawiri Waititi’s dad dies in Bay of PlentyThe Māori Party co-leader says his dad died peacefully this morning.31 May 06:12 AM
PoliticsHipkins defends email asking supporters to donate tax cuts to LabourHipkins says the Govt is making wrong choices, people want the money put to 'better use'.31 May 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Disturbing undertones in Te Pāti Māori's messagingOPINION: Ads promoting Budget day protests featured guns against a fiery backdrop.31 May 12:29 AM
New ZealandQuarry company pleads with Government to free up protected landJ Swap wants land protected under QEII covenants to be available to quarry.30 May 09:19 PM
KahuFinance Minister confident Budget will deliver for MāoriNicola Willis targets Māori needs rather than Māori funding.30 May 06:56 PM
KahuWhānau Ora happy to work alongside Government after slight budget boost Tamihere: 'We’ve proven ourselves and the Budget is an indication of that.'30 May 06:39 PM
KahuBudget delivers for Māori arts festivalBaseline funding for Te Matatini boosted from 2025.30 May 06:29 PM
Politics'Let down': Budget funds charter schools at cost of much needed teacher aides, unions saySchools run on smell of oily rag, while $150m given to 'ineffective' charter scheme: union30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Willis' first Budget lacked the surprise, but it did what she'd put on the tinOPINION: Willis delivered on what she promised - but now has a hard road ahead.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Willis blurs the line between austerity and stimulusOPINION: Does the bob-each-way strategy leave Government vulnerable to pleasing no one?30 May 05:54 AM
New Zealand'I'll still be poor': Kiwis react fiercely to Goverment's tax cuts, Budget packageKiwis are divided over the tax cut package announced in the 2024 Budget.30 May 05:20 AM
PoliticsBudget: $14 billion revealed in tax cuts worth $4-$40 a fortnightFollow our live coverage – what's in the Budget for you?30 May 04:31 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: The 2024 no-frills BudgetThe budget has released tax cuts and further cuts to government programmes.30 May 02:48 AM
PoliticsBudget 2024: Explore the numbers in our interactiveDive deep into the numbers and see what they mean for you.30 May 02:43 AM
PoliticsUse our tax calculator to see what’s in the Budget for youWhat today's Budget means for your back pocket.30 May 02:22 AM
PoliticsBudget 2024: National kapa haka festival gets more fundingToday's Budget coincided with a protest against the Government's policies on Māori issues.30 May 02:20 AM
PoliticsEducation gets $2.9b new funding for new classrooms, teachers, IT and initiativesThis is the coalition Government's first Budget.30 May 02:12 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Buckle in – money is tight, you’d better believe itOPINION: Cuts to Government agencies will become business as usual.30 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandBudget 2024: The 10 key pointsBamboozled by the Budget? Here's all the main highlights explained.30 May 02:00 AM
LivePoliticsBudget build-up: Cookies over sausage rolls - Luxon and Willis say they're 'ready to deliver'Today, the Government puts its money where its mouth is.30 May 01:11 AM
New ZealandHundreds march through Rotorua, activation 'beautiful' says organiserProtesters gathered at four locations before congregating in the city centre.29 May 09:32 PM
KahuFinal Waitangi Tribunal hearings start at Raukawa in ŌtakiNgāti Korokī is the last hapū to be heard by the Waitangi Tribunal.29 May 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsQ&A: What are the Govt's Budget priorities? Our experts weigh inLiam Dann, Audrey Young and Jenee Tibshraeny answer your questions.29 May 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Day-of-disruption status inadvertently boosted by PM, Opposition leaderOPINION: Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins pumped up the protest by entering the debate.29 May 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Five ways for Nicola Willis to make the Budget look goodOPINION: Some of the biggest things the Finance Minister could do would cost very little.29 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The real Budget question - what's being cut to pay for it?OPINION: Voters will ultimately judge whether it's worth it.29 May 07:30 AM
All BlacksLabour MP calls on Government to show leadership in NZR civil warHenare says unrest in rugby has far-reaching ramifications and affects moods.29 May 03:06 AM
PoliticsSpeaker Gerry Brownlee again backs Maureen Pugh interrupting Whakatōhea rangatiraPugh has face criticism and calls to apologise.29 May 02:47 AM