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The government opened its books today - revealing the economic outlook for the near term is looking pretty bleak. A lower tax take and higher Crown expenses deliver continued budget deficits - with a… Audio

A Papua New Guinea academic has welcomed the move by the Government to drop the Goods and Services Tax from many basic food items. Audio

It's one year since the election with the coalition's time in power defined by tax cuts, job cuts and a fast-paced policy agenda. Audio

One year on from the election and the coalition's time in power has been defined by job cuts, tax cuts and a fast-paced policy agenda. Our political reporter Anneke Smith takes a look back on the last… Audio

An odd assemblage of papers that could expose Aotearoa to a radical and potentially harmful experiment. That's how one public health expert describes the five documents that make up minister Casey… Audio

Public health experts say the advice Associate Health Minister Casey Costello used to support a heated tobacco tax cut is a desperate collection of papers. Richard Edwards from the Department of… Audio

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists David Cunliffe and Jenni Giblin discuss heated tobacco products tax cuts Audio

On today's episode, Officials told Associate Health Minister Casey Costello that tobacco giant Philip Morris would be the biggest winner from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products, which they said… Audio

Advice received by Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said big tobacco company Philip Morris would benefit the most from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products. New documents obtained under the… Audio

Officials told Associate Health Minister Casey Costello that tobacco giant Philip Morris would be the biggest winner from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products, which they said could damage health and… Audio

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ben Thomas and Nicky Pellegrino discuss the not guilty verdict in the Phillip Polkinghorne trial and the government's claims that tax cuts and… Audio

Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement, "Our Government will not tolerate people who accept the Jobseeker… Audio

Associate Health Minister Casey Costello says the author of a document that she gave the Ministry of Health, outlining ideas for more favourable regulation for the tobacco industry, remains a mystery… Audio

Questions to Ministers CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all of his Government's statements and actions? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his… Audio

It's been two weeks since you recieved your tax cuts from this government - Jimmy Ellingham talked with Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Audio

Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she stand by her statement that "We are focused on lifting New Zealand families out of hardship… Audio

Tax cuts come into effect today, it's the first adjustment to tax brackets in 14 years. The cuts are expected to cost 3.7 billion dollars a year and are being funded by savings and other revenue… Video, Audio

Questions to Ministers KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has she seen about tax relief for New Zealanders? TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Health: What recent… Audio

On today's episode, the Black Ferns have done it again, defending their gold medal title with a 19-12 win over Canada earlier this morning at the Paris Olympics, Aotearoa's largest iwi are planning a… Audio

The end of July means the start of tax cuts for many people, with changes to tax brackets coming into force from Wednesday. RNZ's Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

On today's episode, the Black ferns have broken New Zealand's medal drought at the Paris Olympics with victory over Canada in the gold medal match, we cross to Nathan Rarere in Paris and also hear… Audio

While many are welcoming Wednesday's new tax rates, one Auckland University expert says 130,000 households won't be getting anything from the exercise. Associate professor Susan St John spoke to Corin… Audio

Labour leader Chris Hipkins isn't celebrating the new tax rates, with Labour saying the money could have been much better spent on health and education. Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Retail New Zealand's chief executive says retailers aren't pinning their hopes on a spending surge following Wednesday's tax cuts. Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

On today's episode, the Prime Minister has warned all options remain on the table for Health NZ, Christopher Luxon joins us, Guyon Espiner discusses how the Government has set aside $216 million it… Audio

The Government has set aside $216 million it says it might need to pay for tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products - a market heavily dominated in New Zealand by tobacco giant Philip Morris. Guyon… Audio