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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.

Budget 2025: Every budget item in one interactive

Use the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.

Pay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21b

The pay equity changes have saved the Government almost $13b.

How first-home buyers are moving ahead in a challenging market

Many buyers are getting into their first homes with much smaller deposits.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Five things to watch in today's 'Reality Bites Budget'

Will Nicola Willis be able to cut spending and spur growth?

Toby Moore: Why debt ceiling fears are overblown

OPINION: Finance Minister Willis warned last Tuesday of nearing NZ's debt ceiling.

‘Hanging on till ’26′: Record 400+ queries as businesses seek restructuring advice

More businesses than ever are seeking help with restructuring amid rising unemployment.

Marama Davidson: Budget needs to fund communities, not corporate greed

OPINION: The Green Budget proposes making healthcare and early education free.

NZX chief sees rising interest as Govt eases capital market rules

The NZ capital market faces challenges, but NZX says reform will bring improvements.

Power prices: Poll reveals Kiwis’ growing concern

Nearly half of New Zealanders also back breaking up the gentailers.

Matthew Hooton: Desperate times call for bold measures

OPINION: Brooke van Velden’s pay equity move is just the start of the savings needed.

Pay Equity Amendment Bill passes under urgency

Opponents argue it’ll hinder claims in female-dominated industries.

Market close: NZ sharemarket rebound continues

Composure is returning to markets after an unruly April.

Liam Dann: Are Kiwis about to be hit with an ‘austerity Budget’?

The Finance Minister faces a difficult balancing act with this month's Budget.

Fran O'Sullivan: Nicola Willis needs to address NZ Super age now

OPINION: Talk of 'no frills' and 'lolly scrambles' in the Budget is just a distraction.

Will KiwiSaver be means tested after Budget 2025?

'I think the theme of this Budget is really going to be cuts to public services.'