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1. Hon JO GOODHEW to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he received on the status of the New Zealand economy?

2. JAMES SHAW to the Minister of Conservation: Would she like to see more coal…

1. NUK KORAKO to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on the progress of the New Zealand economy?

2. ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Why, under his Prime Ministership, has the…

A new report from the OECD shows out of 35 countries New Zealand and Chile workers are taxed the least, and those in Belguim and France the most. As Patrick O'Meara report, this comes as the… Audio

1. ALASTAIR SCOTT to the Minister of Finance: What reports has he received on New Zealand’s external financial position?

2. JAMES SHAW to the Minister for the Environment: Does he stand by his statement…

Another take on taxes, this time from the ACT Party leader David Seymour. "I'm saying cut taxes and cut them early. Because frankly the National Party have promised nine out of the last two tax cuts… Audio

Labour says it will not raise taxes if elected, whereas National is continuing to dangle the prospect of tax cuts, and the Greens are signalling carbon charges. Patrick O'Meara reports. Audio

The major parties take different lines on tax cuts and signs of a housing market slowdown - sales are lagging and price rises easing. Audio

The Prime Minister, Bill English, has hinted that tax cuts could be introduced as early as April next year. That's a change in tone, according to our economics correspondent Patrick O'Meara. Audio

"We believe with the large forecast surplus we can fund our promises with what we've got." Labour Party finance spokesperson Grant Robertson explains how they're going to fund their election promises… Audio

A mass cleanup's underway around the top half of the North Island, we get the latest from Auckland Civil Defence, we also cross to Coromandel and hear how Northland has fared. National hints at tax… Audio

Prime Minister designate Bill English's fiscal cups look to be running over after the Treasury upped its forecasts of budget surpluses and economic growth, while it pointed to spending on… Audio

1. JAMI-LEE ROSS to the Minister of Finance: What announcements has he made showing the Government is on track to continue delivering surpluses and supporting a growing economy?

2. ANDREW LITTLE to the…

1. ANDREW LITTLE to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by his statement, “there is no room for significant loosening of the purse strings”, and does this apply to funding for health, police, and…

The Prime Minister and Finance Minister are keeping tax cuts on the agenda, despite not knowing the cost of last week's earthquakes. Economist Bryce Wilkinson from the New Zealand Initiative says tax… Audio

Trampers mystified after two men found dead on Wairarapa trail, Kaikoura businesses robbed of their golden summer, Labour maintains opposition to tax cuts, Tsunami funding call an "unreasonable… Audio

The Prime Minister is being labeled irresponsible for talking tax cuts when the full cost of the damage from last week's earthquakes is still not known. Audio

The Prime Minister John Key says tax cuts are still a on the table despite the likelihood of billions having to be spent on the Kaikoura quake clean up. Audio

Limited road access restored to Kaikoura Wgtn apartment dwellers may be out of homes for month Demolition set to begin on quake-damaged building in Wellington Key not ruling out tax cuts despite… Audio