Politics
Budget 2024 delivers no surprises, but little excitement
Analysis - With the centre-right back in charge, it's not so much the axe being swung as the pendulum, Tim Watkin writes.
As it happened: Political parties react to Budget 2024 - see what they have to say
National has kept its tax cut promise in the coalition's debut Budget, laying out a relief package largely in line with the 'Back Pocket Boost' it campaigned on during the election.
Budget 24: How's it being received?
Love it or hate it, the Budget will affect you in some way. This is what industry leaders have to say about funding that might impact you.
Enough numbers, let’s talk process
Once the Budget Statement is delivered, what happens next? The House looks beyond the initial announcement to the three different processes that follow it, sometimes concurrently. Audio
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Ed McKnight (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines and Ed McKnight react to today's Budget 2024 announcement, plus a professor of health economics responds to what some are calling a… Audio
Lisa Owen questions Nicola Willis about Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins Lisa Owen to discuss her first Budget Audio
Budget 2024: Winners and losers
Who is set to gain and who is missing out as a result of this year's Budget? RNZ takes a look.
Medical Specialists union on Budget 2024
The Government's first Budget doesn't contain money for the lifesaving cancer treatments National promised in the election campaign. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director… Audio
Nicola Willis says she's kept pledge with Budget
The Finance Minister has delivered her first Budget - and says she has kept her pledge to New Zealanders. Our political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
Political panel debate Budget 2024
Budget debate: Lisa Owen is joned by BBM Community Kitchen and Foodshare operator David Letele; former Labour MP and now CEO of Community Law Centres o Aotearoa Sue Moroney; and managing director of… Audio
Thousands take to streets ahead of Budget
Thousands of protesters hit the roads and streets from Northland to Invercargill today to oppose government policies toward Maori. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio
Christchurch residents on Budget 2024
We asked some people in Christchurch what they think of the budget - and the tax cuts. Audio
RNZ political editor on Budget 2024
The back pocket promise has been kept by a finance minister who staked her job on it. RNZ political editor Jo Moir goes over the winners and losers with Lisa Owen. Audio
Government surpluses get further away as economy struggles
The government has been forced to tighten its belt to pay for tax cuts.
Official admits new school lunch plan unlikely to be as nutritious
A principal says she has been told the meals won't meet the same nutrition standards because of cost . Audio
'I have kept my pledge' - Nicola Willis on Budget 2024
National has kept its tax cut promise, laying out a relief package largely in line with the 'Back Pocket Boost' it campaigned on during the election.
RNZ Budget Day Special
RNZ's Budget Day Special hosted by Corin Dann. Corin is joined by Political Editor Jo Moir, Business Editor Gyles Beckford and a range of RNZ correspondents to explain what the budget means to you. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 30 May 2024
On today's episode, Thousands have gathered as part of a nationwide protest against the government's policies. On top of that it's Budget Day. All eyes will be on the tax cuts Finance Minister Nicola… Audio
Pant suits and power ties: critiquing politicians work clothes
How do New Zealand politicians stack up in their choice of dress? Are they sharp or shabby? Stylist Michiko Hylands talks to Susana. Audio
