The 'La La Budget' vs 'Broken Compass Budget' – Opposition battles for unofficial Budget name
National and Act disagree on Budget's name but agree there's nothing in it for middle NZ.
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Budget 2021: $131m to tackle family, sexual violence
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'Bold move': $36.6m to help Kiwis quit smoking by 2025
Advocacy groups are applauding the Government's Smokefree 2025 spend.
Budget 2021: Govt expects 'very sharp' drop in house price growth
'This is a very sharp adjustment in house prices but a very necessary one' - Robertson.
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Opinion: Why Robertson had to make the big Budget move
OPINION: Why the big Budget move has got public support.
Budget 2021: $344m for Antarctica's Scott Base redevelopment
$300m has been announced to accelerate investment in low-carbon technology.
Audrey Young: If not now, then when for beneficiaries?
OPINION: After spending $57b on the Covid fund, the time was right to lift benefits.
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Pasifika culture protected in $108m Budget package
The Pacific Peoples minister is hailing the package as a significant investment.
Watch: Cheese rolls and a new tie - PM, Robertson on today's Budget
After sharing a cheese roll with the PM, Grant Robertson will unveil the Budget.
Govt rejected expert advice to vaccinate higher-risk Māori, Pasifika people earlier
'We're slipping away from following the science - that's problematic' - Dr Rawiri Jansen.
DHB attack: Why Faafoi won't make it illegal to pay a cyber-ransom
People will die if the flow of cash to cybercriminals is not cut off, experts warn.
Send Covid aid to Nepal: Kiwi mountaineer urges NZ Govt
First woman to climb Everest without oxygen says Nepal needs help.
Death of NZer after Covid vaccine reported; no link established
Information 'strongly suggestive ... that the death was unrelated to vaccination'.
Govt 'completely playing politics' on gun laws, says Nat's Brown
Police Minister has been critical of Brown's bill, saying it's 'poorly drafted'.
MP Erica Stanford: I can't not scream from every rooftop
The blooming of National MP Erica Stanford.
DHB cyber attack: Waikato hospitals' entire IT systems offline until the weekend
Waikato DHB has called in external experts and the government's spy agency to help.
Māori housing and child poverty initiatives likely to be biggest Budget winners
Both Robertson and Ardern have dropped hints these areas will get more funding.
Budget 2021: No funding for purpose-built pandemic facility
Health experts have called for purpose-built MIQ facility, but Budget 2021 won't deliver.
Watch: Phil Goff lays down his view on Ports of Auckland's future
'It's just not true to say ships can't enter the Manukau' - Phil Goff.
Govt makes urgent law change to protect Covid vaccine rollout
'The law has for some time now, lacked clarity.'
Elton John tickets, investment homes and company owned – MPs' financial interests revealed
The usually interesting list of gifts MPs have received has been decimated by Covid-19.
National Party leader stands by Ngāi Tahu co-ownership claim - says Govt backed down
National MPs are standing by Judith Collins, saying she is asking fair questions.
Ardern: Govt won't be turning off migration tap in immigration 'rebalance'
Critics have called Govt's immigration position confusing; Ardern addressed this today.
$10b+ to move Ports of Auckland better spent elsewhere: Phil Goff
Auckland Mayor says it's not a question of if the Ports should be moved, but where.
'Please save my life': Asylum seekers allege prison rape, assaults
The Government is being urged to immediately end detaining asylum seekers in prison.
Govt targets rich investors in Covid-19 immigration 'reset'
Businesses will also not be able to rely on cheap labour from overseas anymore.
'Very significant': Ardern reacts to first female PM in Samoa
Jacinda Ardern says Samoa is on cusp of a 'historic decision' with its first female PM.
Watch: Ardern to host Scott Morrison later this month
Ardern revealed Aussie PM will visit later this month.
Debt collection for MIQ bills to start this week
As at April 30, 291 invoices are overdue by more than 180 days.
Solo mothers on the benefit talk of week-to-week struggle
Single parents hope this week's Budget will increase income support.
'I am safe': Judith Collins says her leadership has support
National's leader says people are pleased the party is holding the Government to account.
Live: 'I am safe' - Judith Collins responds after taking hit in new poll
Former PM Sir John Key was higher than Judith Collins in the preferred PM on 6.7 per cent.