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NationalMay 22

Plans for third medical school seemingly shelved

The government appears to have consigned a proposed new medical school based at the University of Waikato in Hamilton to the waiting rooms.
Plans for third medical school seemingly shelved
Plans for third medical school seemingly shelved
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BusinessMay 22

‘Grave concerns’ changes will put people off saving

Changes to KiwiSaver could disincentivise higher income earners from saving and put extra pressure on businesses, an advocate says.
‘Grave concerns’ changes will put people off saving
‘Grave concerns’ changes will put people off saving
OpinionMay 22

A govt has fewer options when its back's against the wall

Ever since I helped write Bill Birch’s Budget speech 30 years ago, I love Budget Day - the most exciting day of the year for an economics and politics nut like me.
A govt has fewer options when its back's against the wall
A govt has fewer options when its back's against the wall
DunedinMay 22

Mothers criticise lack of support for families

Three single mums in Dunedin have slammed the Budget for failing their families.
Mothers criticise lack of support for families
Mothers criticise lack of support for families
BusinessMay 22

Trump’s tariff flames lick at incentives

You will not see the name Donald Trump anywhere in the Budget Economic and Fiscal Update, but the United States president looms large over the financial predictions contained within.
Trump’s tariff flames lick at incentives
Trump’s tariff flames lick at incentives
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DunedinMay 22

Funding blow to humanities: uni

A changed approach to tertiary education funding in this year’s Budget has left the University of Otago scrambling to work out what it means.
Funding blow to humanities: uni
Funding blow to humanities: uni
DunedinMay 22

Problems envisaged with 12-month prescriptions

A surprise Budget announcement about prescriptions has left one pharmacist perplexed.
Problems envisaged with 12-month prescriptions
Problems envisaged with 12-month prescriptions
SouthlandMay 22

SMEs may need extra support

For Southland’s business community, particularly SMEs, the Budget presents a mix of opportunities and challenges, writes Sheree Carey.
SMEs may need extra support
SMEs may need extra support
DunedinMay 22

What looks like thrift risks exacting great cost

This year’s Budget was pitched as prudent and responsible, not a lolly scramble.
What looks like thrift risks exacting great cost
What looks like thrift risks exacting great cost
OpinionMay 22

Significant healthcare issues unaddressed

We have a health system under pressure.
Significant healthcare issues unaddressed
Significant healthcare issues unaddressed
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BusinessMay 22

Investment boost seen as a step in the right direction

Dunedin manufacturers say a tax deduction on new assets is a "great step in the right direction" which will give some companies a chance to make smarter investment decisions.
Investment boost seen as a step in the right direction
Investment boost seen as a step in the right direction
NationalMay 22

Growth in the wrong places for education

Minister of Finance Nicola Willis called it the "Growth Budget". But it is not a Budget that we think will foster children’s growth and learning.
Growth in the wrong places for education
Growth in the wrong places for education
NationalMay 22

Firms given get-fit regime

In her "Growth Budget", Nicola Willis has sent the country’s businesses to the gym for a workout.
Firms given get-fit regime
Firms given get-fit regime
NationalMay 22

More money for journalists in Budget, less for RNZ

The government is putting more money into hiring local journalists, but cutting Radio New Zealand's (RNZ) budget.
More money for journalists in Budget, less for RNZ
More money for journalists in Budget, less for RNZ
NationalMay 22

Defence Force could get more 'killer drones'

The Budget shows the Defence Force's growing push into the drone warfare will focus first on "counter-drone" systems.
Defence Force could get more 'killer drones'
Defence Force could get more 'killer drones'
BusinessMay 22

Govt books to return to surplus after three years

An uncertain economic outlook and slower recovery will keep government finances in deficit for the next three years before a return to surplus.
Govt books to return to surplus after three years
Govt books to return to surplus after three years
NationalMay 22

Opposition slams Budget 'austerity and cuts'

Austerity and cuts are the themes the opposition is focusing on in its criticism of this year's Budget, while the Prime Minister hit back at the Greens.
Opposition slams Budget 'austerity and cuts'
Opposition slams Budget 'austerity and cuts'
NationalMay 22

'Underperforming' areas cut to pay for 'seismic shift' in education

The 2025 Budget puts the handbrake on annual growth in education spending, as past splurges on school buildings run out in the next few years.
'Underperforming' areas cut to pay for 'seismic shift' in education
'Underperforming' areas cut to pay for 'seismic shift' in education
NationalMay 22

No surprises for health sector

For the health sector it's largely a 'no surprises' Budget, with all the big-ticket items having already been announced - including a $447m boost for primary care, urgent and after-hours care.
No surprises for health sector
No surprises for health sector
NationalMay 22

Budget KiwiSaver changes: What you need to know

The government is changing the way KiwiSaver works by increasing the default amount employees and employers contribute, and decreasing its own contribution.
Budget KiwiSaver changes: What you need to know
Budget KiwiSaver changes: What you need to know
NationalMay 22

Budget 2025 at a glance

From changes to Kiwisaver and benefits, to a tax break from businesses, and changing economic forecasts, here's some of the major announcements made today.
Budget 2025 at a glance
Budget 2025 at a glance
NationalMay 22

Budget delivers 'major investment' in infrastructure: Bishop

Major investments in hospitals, mental health facilities, school buildings, rail and roads are being funded in Budget 2025, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says.
Budget delivers 'major investment' in infrastructure: Bishop
Budget delivers 'major investment' in infrastructure: Bishop
NationalMay 22

Budget 2025: Govt claws back savings from pay equity, KiwiSaver

The coalition has shaved off an average $5.3 billion in govt spending for each of the next four years in the 2025 Budget.
Budget 2025: Govt claws back savings from pay equity, KiwiSaver
Budget 2025: Govt claws back savings from pay equity, KiwiSaver
NationalMay 21

RNZ blocked from revealing education report

The Attorney-General has been granted an emergency injunction by the High Court to block RNZ from publishing a story it says would damage the government's ability to take part in collective bargaining.
RNZ blocked from revealing education report
RNZ blocked from revealing education report
NationalMay 21

Budget 2025: Govt looks to make promises add up

"It feels like a kid robbing his mum to pay for his mates" says library assistant Alex Cass, as she prepares for the government to reveal Budget 2025.
Budget 2025: Govt looks to make promises add up
Budget 2025: Govt looks to make promises add up