Audrey Young: Willis' pre-Budget attacks suggest she's feeling the pressure
OPINION: It's unusual for a Finance Minister to focus on the Opposition before Budget Day.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Politics
Google NZ sends $1b offshore as it increases profit, threat of digital sales tax melts away
An academic calls out a lack of transparency in two areas.
'Pay attention': Shane Jones hints at lower mining royalties in Budget
The Resources Minister says his bill will be the first introduced after today's Budget.
‘Show me the money’: Nicola Willis issues challenge to Labour
In a tightly fought Budget build-up, Willis still has words for the Opposition.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Five things to watch in today's 'Reality Bites Budget'
Will Nicola Willis be able to cut spending and spur growth?
Labour slams 'big tax breaks' for tech giants as Govt ditches digital levy
The tax was forecast to bring in $479m over four years, starting from January 2026.
Hunt for new Oranga Tamariki CEO yet to start seven weeks after resignation
Former CEO Chappie Te Kani took medical leave in September to undergo surgery.
Phil Goff: Weaponisation of starvation is a war crime
Opinion: Israel partially lifted the aid ban after international condemnation.
Te Pāti Māori MP proposes bill requiring MPs to uphold Te Tiriti principles
'It’s not left or right. This is the foundation of us moving together ...'
Tech Insider: The Kiwis most likely to support an U16 social media ban; lawyer's AI horror story
Plus: The 'Google tax' dies a quiet death.
Public feedback overwhelmingly negative to bootcamp bill, MPs recommend physical force safeguards
Providers will be able to use force against children as a last resort.
'Foul, filthy language': Peters hits back after heckler's employer criticised for investigation
Tonkin + Taylor apologised after their employee heckled Winston Peters.
Toby Moore: Why debt ceiling fears are overblown
OPINION: Finance Minister Willis warned last Tuesday of nearing NZ's debt ceiling.
Government's Regulatory Standards Bill to cost $20m per year
And the agency responsible for it has been unable to estimate the value it brings.
Listen: Peters says he won't feel bad if railway heckler is sacked
Tonkin + Taylor has apologised to the Deputy PM about the incident.
Why failure to compromise on Te Pāti Māori MPs' punishment bodes ill for Parliament
OPINION: Someone in Parliament needs to step up and find a compromise.
170 formal complaints from schools about lunches programme in first month
Complaints included missed deliveries and menu problems.
NZ scraps $100m a year tax after Donald Trump's 'extortion' claims
'We needed to ask ourselves if adopting the bill was in NZ's best interests' – minister
Te Pāti Māori MPs emerge from Parliament
Te Pāti Māori MPs emerge from Parliament, following the adjourned debate on the suspension of three of them, to be greeted by their supporters. Video / Audrey Young
Simon Wilson: Obey the rules, Government tells Te Pāti Māori, but what about pay equity rules?
OPINION: Rules can be used against those without power.
Callaghan shows start-up team the door, Auckland Mayor makes tech grab
Budget day is desk clear-out day for Callaghan's commercialisation team.
'Psychological warfare': Shock move pushes out Te Pāti Māori haka punishment verdict
Parliament's Privileges Committee recommended suspending three Te Pāti Māori MPs.
Winston Peters asked to leave the House
Deputy Prime Minister was asked to leave the chamber by Speaker Gerry Brownlee after he asked a question deemed not to be in order.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks ahead of House debate on Te Pāti Māori's haka
Parliament is preparing for a potentially lengthy and tense debate over the penalties handed to Te Pāti Māori over last year’s controversial haka in the House. Video/ Mark Mitchell
On The Up: AI disruptors – meet the Kiwis using new tech to boost their businesses and lead the way
We sound out some New Zealanders who have taken AI by the scruff of the neck.
$600m in Government funding to go to rail services
Rail Minister Winston Peters and Chris Bishop detail how more than $600m in Government funding will help upgrade the country's rail services. Video / Mark Mitchell
Govt to spend $600m on ‘critical’ rail upgrades
Metro services had suffered from a lack of investment, according to the Government.
PM positive on providing tax support for firms that invest in tech and machinery
How the Government could change capital depreciation rules in the Budget.
Te Pāti Māori voices in Parliament on Budget day in doubt after compromise talks fail
A fiery debate is likely in Parliament today on how Te Pāti Māori MPs should be punished.
Police response to family violence questioned: NGOs considering ‘stab vests’ for staff
Minister Karen Chhour's advisory group is flagging serious risks of injury or death.
Who's who in New Zealand’s most powerful think tanks?
One think-tank tends to get mentioned in Parliament more often than the others.
IRD not 'geared up' to know how many families, if any, received $252 tax promise
Significant lags in data are contributing to the issue.
Hipkins calls Greens' Budget 'huge spend-up', 'unrealistic' but agrees with some elements
The Labour leader has previously refused to rule in or out supporting parts of the plan.