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Watch: Nicola Willis heralds 'new era' of Govt spending in post-Budget speech
Willis said the Budget was 'the clean-up job New Zealand needs'.
'Injustice': Cancer sufferer devastated life saving drugs won't be funded
A cancer patient says the Government has broken a promise to fund more life saving meds.
PM Christopher Luxon reacts to Budget for the 'squeezed middle'
The Government has delivered its tax promise, but future Budgets will be painful.
Whānau Ora happy to work alongside Government after slight budget boost
Tamihere: 'We’ve proven ourselves and the Budget is an indication of that.'
Minister accepts 500 police boost might not be achievable as promised
The deadline for the policy is November 27 next year.
‘Pouring money down a hole’: Extra $1b for roads dumbfounds Greens, transport expert
The Govt is moving to 'accelerate' an already $20.7b road-focused fund.
Claire Trevett: Willis' first Budget lacked the surprise, but it did what she'd put on the tin
OPINION: Willis delivered on what she promised - but now has a hard road ahead.
'Needed': Mayor and deputy’s relief at $200m-plus lifeline for Auckland rail
$266.9m was announced to maintain metro rail in Auckland and Wellington in Budget 2024.
'Unnecessary suffering': Promised cancer drugs won't be funded for at least a year
Cancer patients have expressed disappointment that the promise was not honoured yet.
Budget could put more pressure on RBNZ - economists
Economists warn the Budget is likely to be inflationary.
Shane Te Pou: Tax cuts can't disguise austerity for many Kiwi families
OPINION: Luxon Government has finally announced its tax cuts and they’re a joke.
Budget 2024 winners and losers
Find out if you're among those who will gain or miss out under Finance Minister's plans.
Budget 2024: Chlöe Swarbrick reacts to the Budget
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick talks to Jenee Tibshraeny about Budget 2024. Video / Marty Melville
Budget 2024: Barbara Edmonds reacts to the Budget
Labour's finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds talks to Jenee Tibshraeny about Budget 2024. Video / Marty Melville
Budget 2024: Nicola Willis discusses her Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Jenee Tibshraeny about her first Budget. Video / Marty Melville
Budget 2024: David Seymour reacts to the Budget announcement
David Seymour talks to Jenee Tibshraeny about his views on this year's Budget announcement. Video / Marty Melville
'We regret that': Nicola Willis' broken promise to cancer patients
Free breast screening is expanded and emergency department security strengthened.
Govt sticks to 500 police boost but leaves fiscal cliff on cost pressures
Today's Budget allocated money to renew police's fleet.
Use our tax calculator to see what’s in the Budget for you
What today's Budget means for your back pocket.
Budget build-up: Cookies over sausage rolls - Luxon and Willis say they're 'ready to deliver'
Today, the Government puts its money where its mouth is.
Thousands march in Whangārei for Budget Day national protest
Thousands marched through Whangārei as part of Budget Day national protest against some of the coalition Government’s policies relating to Māori and the environment.
Editorial: Day-of-disruption status inadvertently boosted by PM, Opposition leader
OPINION: Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins pumped up the protest by entering the debate.
Simon Wilson: Five ways for Nicola Willis to make the Budget look good
OPINION: Some of the biggest things the Finance Minister could do would cost very little.
What has the Govt already unveiled in today’s Budget?
Tax cuts will be the centrepiece but plenty of announcements have been made.
Thomas Coughlan: The real Budget question - what's being cut to pay for it?
OPINION: Voters will ultimately judge whether it's worth it.
Opinion: Seeking a future where food isn't wasted and no one goes hungry
OPINION: A visit by Christopher Luxon was like an episode of Shark Tank.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis unveils cover of Budget document
No pretty pictures but lots of substance, says Willis.
Budget 2024: What we know so far
A recap on pre-Budget announcements in the lead-up to Thursday's full Budget announcement. Video / NZ Herald