Budget targets health, cost of living
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has tacked to the centre, bolting an emergency $1 billion cost of living package to his $5.9b health-focused Budget.
Bubble tie for Budget
Bubble tie for Budget
Jacinda Ardern has gifted her finance minister a tie on the morning of a health-focussed Budget as she watches from Covid-19 isolation.
What to expect from NZ's biggest Budget
What to expect from NZ's biggest Budget
Health is expected to be the big winner when Finance Minister Grant Robertson unveils his Budget this afternoon.
PM defends Govt record in fiery pre-Budget exchange with Luxon
PM defends Govt record in fiery pre-Budget exchange with Luxon
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has defended the Government's record over the past five years in a fiery pre-Budget exchange with National Party leader Christopher Luxon.
Govt unveils plans for mental health backlog
Govt unveils plans for mental health backlog
Health Minister Andrew Little has unveiled plans to tackle a lengthy backlog in treatment for mental health issues.
Govt 'talking big game, not delivering': Luxon
Govt 'talking big game, not delivering': Luxon
National Party leader Christopher Luxon is attending a regional National Party conference and told the party he would be looking at this week's Budget through three lenses.
National and Act in position to govern: poll
National and Act in position to govern: poll
A bump back in support for the Act Party in a new poll has put National and Act in a position to form a government for the first time in a major poll since early 2020.
One day in Parliament: 3 specialist subjects
One day in Parliament: 3 specialist subjects
While politicians have to be able to talk about anything and everything, as on Mastermind they all have a specialist subject.
A balancing act in difficult times
A balancing act in difficult times
Budget 2022 will be all about health, and Finance Minister Grant Robertson believes there will be enough money in the Government’s coffers for a meaningful change for New Zealanders. He spoke...
Robertson defends spending levels, Budget focus
Robertson defends spending levels, Budget focus
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is "well and truly over" Covid-19 as he heads into Budget week next week.
Time for Craig to make her mark in health arena
Time for Craig to make her mark in health arena
There have been many mysterious things about Labour’s response to Covid-19.
Simon Bridges bows out of Parliament
'Better to burn out than to fade away': Simon Bridges bows out
Former National leader Simon Bridges bade farewell to Parliament tonight after 14 years as an MP.
Robertson outlines spending areas in pre-Budget speech
Robertson outlines spending areas in pre-Budget speech
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has given a pre-Budget speech to a business audience in Wellington outlining how the government intends to modernise budget processes, including new debt rules.
Latest poll: National continues rise over Labour
Latest poll: National continues rise over Labour
Labour has suffered a dramatic drop in support in a new political poll.
Greens change rule around co-leadership
Greens change rule around co-leadership
The Green Party has scrapped its male co-leader requirement and added one to ensure Māori representation.
PM rules out wealth tax 'this term'
PM rules out wealth tax 'this term'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Government has "no intention" of introducing a wealth tax "this term".
Seymour challenges Jackson to co-governance debate
Seymour challenges Jackson to co-governance debate
Act leader David Seymour has challenged Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson to debate co-governance, which Jackson says is about partnership.
Seymour to see how messages resonate in South
Seymour to see how messages resonate in South
Ever since Covid-19 border regulations eased, a plethora of major tours have been announced.
Solomon Islands-China security deal needs scrutiny: Mahuta
Solomon Islands-China security deal needs scrutiny: Mahuta
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says the new Solomon Islands security arrangement with China is unwelcome and unnecessary and should be open to regional scrutiny.
National takes slight lead in latest poll
National takes slight lead in latest poll
National has taken the lead in the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia poll, but only just. The party has also taken the lead with a demographic in which it has previously struggled: women.