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Bruce Cotterill: Standards in Parliament have hit rock bottom

Recent incidents highlight a decline in standards, both in Parliament and the media.

'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.

Thomas Coughlan: Why Govt's hard tack right in Budget is a challenge for Labour

OPINION: The Government shows its colours – and why Labour is in trouble.

Government changes tikanga course rules in law schools

Labour is uncomfortable with the Government's approach to the issue.

Hipkins denies differences with Edmonds over $13b pay equity changes

National is accusing Labour of 'economic incoherence'.

Minister reluctant to detail possible exceptions to 18-19yo benefit cuts

The Government saves more than $160m through the change.

‘Didn’t bother to show up’: Te Pāti Māori co-leaders miss key Budget debate

Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer were absent from the debate yesterday.

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 papers reveal effective 0.5% tax hike on 180k families, considered company tax cut

The Government considered a 5 percentage point cut to the corporate tax rate.

Govt chooses $6.6b tax relief policy for businesses over corporate tax cut

Accountants say it could have achieved the same thing with a more targeted approach.

'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.

Hipkins won’t commit to returning $13 billion savings to pay equity regime

Nicola Willis said it was 'typical of Labour'.

What's in the Budget for you - student loan borrowers pay more; Best Start payments cut

Follow live updates on the Government's Budget 2025 announcements here.

Why the Government's $200m gas move marks a major shift in energy policy

Meanwhile, Greenpeace has described it as a 'Scorched Earth Budget'.

Budget: Hawke's Bay and Gisborne get $219m to fix Cyclone Gabrielle-hit roads

The Government has announced a $219 million boost for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.

Budget 2025: Every budget item in one interactive

Use the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.

Govt offers $200m for would-be gas investors

Shane Jones says the fund allows the Crown to take a 10%-15% stake.