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The Labour Party says National's plan to sell-off minority stakes in state-owned energy companies is a recipe for disaster. Audio

Partial asset sales policy sets scene for election year battle, Police consider extradition in burned alive case, Keith Locke to retire from Parliament, National wants to sell family silver to pay for… Audio

The Government is issuing a challenge to the Labour Party to tell the country where the money for its proposed tax cuts is coming from. Audio

Some economists are calling for further government spending cuts to offset a steep drop in the tax take. Audio

The Labour Party is blaming the worse-than-expected state of the public finances on the National-led Government's tax cuts. Audio

Questions to Ministers 1. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that the "vast majority" of New Zealanders will be "better off" as a result of the tax switch 2.… Audio

Would Britain's economy benefit from the public's tax take being reduced? Audio

Questions to Ministers 1. DAVID BENNETT to the Minister of Finance: What trends are evident in the Government's latest financial statements 2. METIRIA TUREI to the Minister of Finance: Is he… Audio

1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE to the Minister of Finance: What was the net present value at Crown cost of capital of any offer presented to the Crown in respect of the recapitalisation of South Canterbury… Audio

It's being billed as the country's biggest tax reform since the introduction of the tax on goods and services - but the Opposition say tomorrow's tax switch will leave many families worse off. Audio

The economy is growing but far more slowly than many commentators, including the Reserve Bank, had predicted. Audio

India's top ministers hold crisis meeting over Games, Today crucial for future of Commonwealth Games, Financial support for stricken Southland farmers, Misery continues for Southland farmers and their… Audio

News from the US including the contentious issue of tax cuts. Audio

Economic anxiety in the US and the contentious issue of tax cuts. Audio

Papers released by the Treasury show it was at loggerheads with Inland Revenue over cuts to the company tax rate in the Budget. The Treasury won the arguement after the Government cut the company tax… Audio

The Prime Minister is insisting wage rises will outstrip inflation and this along with the tax cuts in October will mean New Zealanders will be better off despite rising prices. Audio

The Medical Council moves to supervise a disgraced doctor it has no powers to ban. The Prime Minister promises wage rises and tax cuts will off set inflation and how much will collectors pay for a… Audio

The Government's admitting its tax cuts won't cover the rising cost of living. Audio

Commercial property investors say they are unfairly footing the bill for the public's tax cuts. Audio

So Bill English's second Budget is providing tax cuts for all. Audio

Bill English's second Budget has delivered tax cuts for all - but will the average New Zealander really be any better off? Audio

The Government's support partner the Maori Party is welcoming moves by the Government to compensate lower income earners for a rise in GST through tax cuts and benefit increases. Audio

The Government says today's announced tax cuts are aimed at getting us saving and creating more jobs. Audio

Tax cuts and the rise in GST have been the main points of interest for shoppers at the Westfield Mall in Hamilton. Audio

The Government will have to borrow around 400 million dollars to afford the tax cuts - Bill English says that's affordable. Audio

A surprise tax cut for middle income earners and an unexpected cut in the company rate are part of what the Government is calling the most significant tax reform package in 25 years. Audio

Questions to Ministers 1. AMY ADAMS to the Minister of Finance: What will Budget 2010 deliver for New Zealanders 2. Hon PHIL GOFF to the Prime Minister: When he told Kiwis that they should not be… Audio

Before the announcement of expected tax cuts in next week's Budget, a new report shows New Zealand has one of the lowest tax burdens in the developed world. Audio

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce fears jobs and investment are at risk, unless the Government follows Australia's lead and cuts the company tax rate. Audio

The pressure is off the Government here to rush to match planned company tax cuts in Australia. Audio