Politics

Extra funding for adult and community education

New funding to boost government-funded Adult and Community Education will give more than 11,000 New Zealanders opportunities to learn. 'This includes a modern... Read More

Debt set to soar as govt looks to rebuild

Net core Crown debt is tipped to hit more than 50 per cent of gross domestic product over the next five years as the government expects to pump more than $60 billion... Read More

Budget 2020: Plans to get the economy moving again

Investments to both save and create jobs in Budget 2020 mean unemployment can be back to pre COVID-19 levels within two years and could see the economy growing... Read More

LIVE: Finance Minister announces 2020 Budget

Budget 2020 will be read from 2pm in Parliament by Finance Minister Grant Robertson. The Rebuilding Together Budget is about tackling New Zealand's long term... Read More

Live: Budget 2020 set to be unveiled

The government will unveil the 2020 Budget at 2pm today. This year's Budget will be focussed on the response to COVID-19. It's titled 'Rebuilding... Read More

What to expect from the 2020 Budget

The Finance Minister will unveil a Budget today that will set this country's economic course for years, if not decades, to come. It's the "jobs" Budget... Read More

Budget 2020: What Tauranga leaders want to see

Budget 2020 is being described as a budget for jobs. This is what Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says ahead of the announcement on Thursday. She says tomorrow's... Read More

PM warns NZ in “for a tough winter”

New Zealand is moving into a phased Alert Level 2 tomorrow. This means retail, malls, cafes, restaurants, cinemas and other public spaces including playgrounds... Read More

Petition against “inhumane” funeral rules launched

The National Party has today launched a petition to allow up to a hundred people at funerals, weddings and places of worship. Opposition leader Simon Bridges... Read More

LIVE updates: MPs continue debate on level 2 law

Urgent debate resumes in Parliament this morning on COVID-19 legislation granting authorities sweeping powers under level 2. The COVID-19 Public Health Response... Read More

Govt to invest nearly $4b in health sector

The government has announced close to $4 billion in funding for District Health Boards around the country. Budget 2020 puts an extra $3.92 billion dollars into... Read More

Pay increases for lowest paid teachers

A $151.1 million funding boost over four years for early learning services to improve the pay of up to 17,000 qualified teachers working in education and care... Read More