
Willis confirms how much she plans to spend in Budget 2026
Will a return to surplus be pushed out further into the future?
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New York Times: Trying to strike balance in goals is fraught with risk for Rachel Reeves.
The Tories accuse the Chancellor of forcing 'hard-working families' to 'pick up the bill'.
The $1165 tax-free dividend allowance has already fallen from $4662 last year.
Kiwis have been urged to save target practice for the range and leave DoC signs alone.
No, you can't drive through the aisles.
Savings are forecasted through to the 2028/29 financial year.
Total tax debt hit $9.3b in March after lenient Covid-era collection years.
Nicola Willis says it shows the Government's work to restore fiscal discipline.
About 4 million people could lose health cover if subsidies lapse.
61% of top executives back an independent budget office for NZ.
The emergency allows Treasury funds to keep government services running.
Congress boosted ICE’s budget to US$29.9b, tripling funds for enforcement.
The Ministry of Education said regional teams will step in to support them.
OPINION: Treasury told ministers that years of cuts will be needed to maintain spending.
New details have been revealed about the Government's Budget.
Republicans need seven Democrats to support their budget in the Senate.
The opposition demands Sanchez’s resignation as political tensions rise.
Bayrou plans to slash spending by billions to reduce France’s debt.
OPINION: Homeowners avoid locking in rates, choosing expensive floating options.
OPINION: It just needs to prioritise people's health and make budget cuts in other areas.
A Facebook page against the hikes has attracted nearly 1000 members.
'The pipework is old and has a risk of failure and leaks.'
OPINION: Lifestyle inflation often cancels out extra income from pay rises.
The Education Ministry said minor errors were not uncommon.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis reduced the original budget from $33.057m to $25m.
The Government is beginning to look for savings in its 2026 Budget.
The library continues to hold a collection of religious texts.
The Ministry of Social Development says most of those affected will be redeployed.
A 'wide range of options' is now under consideration.