Budget 18
Prison crisis: Govt stuck in system that doesn't work
Opinion - Criminal justice was competing with a heavyweight roster of pressing needs in this year's Budget, but clear answers are still needed, writes Tania Sawicki Mead.
Budget 'breaks trust' on promises to voters - National
The National opposition says the government has broken trust with New Zealand and not met its promises to voters with its first Budget. Audio
Budget 2018: Health spending more conservative than forecast
The government will extend free doctors' visits and prescriptions to under-14s and also make visits cheaper for people eligible for a Community Services Card.
Budget 2018: How social media reacted
As the media reported on the government's first budget, so did Twitter.
Budget 2018: What you need to know
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has revealed the 2018 Budget. Here's what you need to know - at a glance. Video
Budget 2018: Money for health, housing, schools
The Labour-led government has delivered a restrained and cautious Budget in its first year, keeping money in the kitty instead of a major spend up. Video
What to expect from the 2018 Budget - our experts weigh in
Analysis - The Finance Minister is pitching today's Budget as one that will set the foundations for the government's plan to make the economy more sustainable. Video
Budget 2018: Stronger budget surplus forecast
Analysis - The government's financial position and spending plans will be in the spotlight today as Grant Robertson delivers his first Budget as Finance Minister.
Budget day: Christmas for the beltway
Opinion - The Budget is pretty much Christmas for political insiders, a chance to see if the gifts are worth the fancy wrapping, writes Brigitte Morten.
Pre-budget expectations
Ahead of tomorrow's budget, the panelists discuss the continuing housing problems. Newshub reports the number of people who are waiting for a state house has doubled in the past two years. Audio
Budget 2018: The future demands of Defence
Analysis - Defence is a portfolio involving vast sums of money, but doesn't hit headlines as much as the likes of health, education or housing.
State housing waiting list 'shockingly high'
New figures have been released showing the waiting list for state housing has hit an all time high.
Budget 2018: Can new govt keep promises on housing?
Analysis - The Labour party hammered the previous government on housing, accusing them of presiding over a crisis of rising. But can the government keep its promises on housing? Patrick O'meara asks. Audio
Budget 2018: Can the govt deliver on its health promises?
Analysis - Health is a portfolio that demands huge amounts of money, and it will be no different under this coalition government, writes Jane Patterson.
Budget 2018: Can new govt deliver on education?
Analysis - This week's Budget is a major test for the coalition government - can it deliver on its promises and meet expectations in the big ticket portfolios like education, asks Jane Patterson.
Govt told it's being 'whingy' over education funding shortfall
The National Party leader says an education funding shortfall is part of the 'fiscal hole' it says was in the Labour Party's election promises. Audio