'The right Budget for the times,' Willis says
Thursday's Budget is "the right Budget for the times", and will respond to an increasingly uncertain world, the Finance Minister says.
Latest poll shows trust in Labour on key issues
Latest poll shows trust in Labour on key issues
Despite a dearth of policies, including on some major issues, a survey has found Labour is more trusted on 7 out of 10 key issues.
Stuart Nash now a NZ First candidate
Stuart Nash now a NZ First candidate
Former Labour Minister Stuart Nash is switching allegiances to New Zealand First.
Labour apology for 'duck faced horse' comment
Labour apology for 'duck faced horse' comment
Labour's finance spokesperson has apologised to the Finance Minister after audio of her calling Nicola Willis a "duck-faced horse" was leaked to media.
Green Party bill to ban mining drawn in Parliament
Green Party bill to ban mining drawn in Parliament
A Green Party bill aimed at banning mining activity on public conservation land has been drawn from Parliament's ballot.
Govt announces $1.5b investment in maritime security
Govt announces $1.5b investment in maritime security
The government has announced a $1.58 billion investment in maritime security, ahead of the Budget.
Willis negotiating tricky Budget path
Willis negotiating tricky Budget path
Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ third Budget has been drafted during troubled economic times. She talks to ODT political editor Mike Houlahan about the challenges.
'Tough choices' in major social housing shake-up
'Tough choices': Govt announces major social housing shake-up
A major shake-up of social housing will boost weekly support for 110,000 families by almost $15 but leave another 80,000 families worse off by $30 a week.
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‘Racist planet-wrecking Aussie dirtbag': Green MP takes aim at Santana chairman
Green Party MP Steve Abel has made it plain where he stands over Santana Minerals and its chairman Peter Cook.
Govt's branding update highlights English over te reo Māori
Govt's branding update highlights English over te reo Māori
The government has updated its official branding to give greater prominence to English over te reo Māori.
Fears job cuts will make Wellington 'a ghost town'
Fears job cuts will make Wellington 'a ghost town'
An economist says more than 3500 jobs could be cut in Wellington, and the capital is set to "bear the brunt" of a major shake-up to the public service.
$2.4b in savings as thousands of jobs cut
$2.4 billion in savings as thousands of public service jobs cut
The government has announced plans to slash public service jobs by about 14 percent over the next three years in a shake-up it says will deliver $2.4 billion of savings.
Teachers disappointed NCEA feedback not listened to
Teachers disappointed NCEA feedback not listened to
Teachers say they are disappointed feedback for the sector on replacing NCEA was not listened to.
Millions more for school lunch scheme, but changes coming
Millions more for school lunch scheme, but changes coming
The Healthy School Lunches programme has been funded for another year, with the government committing $212 million towards an extension.
Govt's rough sleeper 'move-on' law a step closer
Govt's rough sleeper 'move-on' law a step closer
The government has published its anticipated "move-on" law which will allow police to shift rough sleepers or people displaying disorderly behaviour away from public places.
Hipkins says he'll work with rivals on infrastructure
Hipkins says he'll work with rivals on infrastructure
Labour's leader has promised to work with his political opponents on infrastructure projects if elected. Chris Hipkins said parties cancelling each others' infrastructure projects was not helpful...
'So much adversity, so much character': Judith Collins farewells Parliament
'So much adversity, so much character': Judith Collins farewells Parliament
Outgoing National minister Judith Collins says "you don't get resilient unless you have to be", as she farewells Parliament.
Partners slip in poll, but coalition could still govern
Partners slip in poll, but coalition could still govern
National's partners Act and New Zealand First have taken a tumble in support in the latest poll, but the coalition bloc is still holding its lead.
Te Pāti Māori splits as Kapa-Kingi forms new party
Te Pāti Māori splits as Kapa-Kingi forms new party
Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced a new political party - named after her electorate.
Solar installation a 'red tape nightmare'
Solar installation a 'red tape nightmare'
The Regulation Minister is taking aim at what he says is excessive red tape around rooftop solar that makes it too hard for home-owners and businesses to set up panels.