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The High Court granted an injunction to stop RNZ from publishing story.

Finance Minister unveils NZ Budget 2025, the end of an era as Smith & Caughey closes and Trump, Ramaphosa in heated Oval Office exchange.

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

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

OPINION: A 5% rise in New Zealand health funding may only sustain current service levels.

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

How the Government could change capital depreciation rules in the Budget.

A fiery debate is likely in Parliament today on how Te Pāti Māori MPs should be punished.

OPINION: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

The Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.

OPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.

Budget 2025 allocates an additional $1.5 million annually to support the service.

OPINION: NZ has long aspired to have an energy-resilient economy. This is a way to do it.

A look back at our angry, sweary Parliament.

The extra money brings rebate total to $1.09 billion over four years.

NZ Herald Business Editor-at-large, Liam Dann breaks down all you need to know about the upcoming budget. Video / NZ Herald

Minister for Social Investment, Nicola Willis talks to the media after a Pre-Budget 2025 Social Investment Speech at the Southern Initiative.

'We can do much much better here.'

Greens promise $88b taxes including 33% inheritance tax for massive social safety net expansion. Video / Mark Mitchell

Most of the Government's funding will go towards creating a new nationwide service.

OPINION: Treasury forecasts permanent Budget deficits, starting in 2030.

Chris Hipkins delivers pre-Budget speech at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Video / NZ Herald

Funding will be included in next week's Budget.

OPINION: Erica Stanford announced $53m for teacher registration fees for three years.

The agency said there was a "strong focus" on reducing the use of consultants.

OPINION: It's time for NZ's leaders to tackle the superannuation debate together.

Opponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.

Erica Stanford responds to the Royal Commission’s report into historical abuse in state care and in the care of faith-based institutions.

The reforms aim to save billions of dollars and address a budget shortfall.