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Does it match up? Nats say comparison vindicates claims Labour's books were too tight.
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National says old strike offences will still count
The National leader also says he would build more prisons before he softened bail laws.
Compo possibility for tenants evicted over meth
Housing NZ's response to the meth contamination scare will be reviewed.
Hosking: Does Simon Bridges have a nightmare on his hands?
COMMENT: Next Saturday's result is more interesting than we might have imagined.
National promises to reinstate three strikes
National says it will reverse any criminal justice.changes made by the Govt.
Family's rest-home horror: Maggots found in wounds
How does a rest home resident end up with maggots in his wounds?
Simon Wilson: A bridge from Northcote to Pt Chev?
In the Northcote byelection Labour has closed the gap, and Act has some very bold plans.
Twyford's bad week: Told off twice by Ardern
Govt can't afford for one of its key ministers to get a reputation for arrogance.
Forced adoption 'unimaginably horrific'
Pamela Duckworth says pressure to agree to give up babies was intense.
Grounded: Twyford stripped of role after phone call on plane
Twyford has lost responsibility for the Civil Aviation Authority after the incident.
Double whammy: Cannabis and euthanasia votes possible before 2020
Two major social issues, legalising marijuana and euthanasia, could be voted on next year.
School-decile funding survives for now
Minister says risk-based funding would have cost at least $100m extra a year.
Revealed: Where in the world are Kiwi soldiers based?
Government requests details of commitments worldwide.
Prison crisis: Govt wants to bail offenders to state houses
The Government will introduce its plans for cutting prisoner numbers in September.
Seymour's mental health warning 'appalling' - Twyford
Housing Minister says Act leader is "fuelling people's worst prejudices".
M. Bovis costs likely to rise beyond $85m
Government won't reveal how much of the M. bovis costs farmers will cover.
Watch live: PM to talk M.Bovis crisis
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be answering media questions from 4.15pm.
Govt sticks with M. Bovis eradication, for now
The Govt has not yet given up hope of eradicating M. Bovis from farms.
Govt scraps plans for mega-prison
Plans to expand Waikeria Prison in the Waikato have been scrapped.
Deadline for euthanasia bill pushed back
More than 35,000 people have made a submission on a voluntary euthanasia law change.
Big earners won't be barred from buying KiwiBuild homes
Govt will not prevent high-income earners from buying its 100,000 affordable homes.
Govt considers fund for biosecurity threats
Farmers could be asked to contribute to a new fund for biosecurity threats.
Audrey Young: Manifesto promises are promises no more
COMMENT: National will have a field day on the Budget before Ardern heads off on leave.
Govt urged by unions to approve mega-prison
A 600-bed boost to prisons will not solve overcrowding, unions say.
Education: some relief, but promises unmet
Budget keeps up with inflation for schools and preschools but tertiary spending cut.
Govt has 'pulled anchor' on economy - National
The Govt spent, taxed and borrowed more in the Budget for little gain, National says.
Greens happy with smaller share of cash
Greens counted around $610m in Budget wins, compared to $2.8b for NZ First.
Robertson has given himself more options
COMMENT: Robertson resisted calls to blow the windfall in this Budget.
Budget 2018: $100m green investment fund established
Fund intended to spur private sector investment into low-carbon initiatives, says Minister
Trevett: The Budget of hand-me-downs
The pre-Budget guessing and bickering finally ends today.
Editorial: Money alone is no solution
The Budget has room for more spending but it needs to be justified.
Robertson: Kiwis don't want a spend-up
The Finance Minister's big choice on Thursday will be about ties, not pies.