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Careful cuts with little room for error: Willis' first Budget
At last, the tax cut tease is over, the full details on full display. The Budget's headline was only ever going to be tax cuts - and they arrived almost exactly as promised.
Finance Minister Nicola… Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen discuss tax cuts, Shakespeare in schools and cross live to the Aotearoa Music Awards. Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen react to Presidential candidate Donald Trump being found guilty on 34 charges, discuss the political implications of… Audio
Government 'should commit to more regular tax change'
Inflation has helped the government net more tax, but some say it is time that changed.
Labour Party wants your tax cut
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is defending his party's decision to suggest supporters donate their tax cuts to it.
How much tax relief are we really getting?
The government has dressed up its tax bracket adjustments as tax cuts, but do they scratch the surface of inflation? We've crunched the numbers.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 31 May 2024
On today's episode, Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money criminal trial, Maori leaders from across Aotearoa are gathering in Hastings… Audio
Budget 2024 in charts: What does it all mean?
The promise of tax cuts isn't enough to disguise the other clear message in the government's Budget: the economic outlook is still gloomy. Kate Newton breaks down what that means for you.
Tiwai Point secures deal to stay open for 20 years
Business leaders in Southland are celebrating the the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter securing deal keeping the doors open for another 20 years. Southland Dstrict Council mayor Rob Scott spoke to… Audio
What went wrong for Flybuys?
Did the 'toaster scheme' run its course in world where rewards are faster and simpler?
Budget 2024: Try RNZ's tax calculator
Try RNZ's tax calculator to see whether the government's tax changes will help your family.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 31 May
On today's episode, the Finance Minister Nicola Willis is defending the Government's Budget - saying the tax relief upholds her pledge on the campaign trail, while the Labour party is critical of the… Audio
Budget at a glance: Spending and savings - what you need to know
The coalition is confident Budget 2024 is just what was promised: tax relief for the squeezed middle and reduced spending. Here's the main spending and savings.
Political panel budget special
Analysis of Thursday's budget from RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir and Business Editor Gyles Beckford. Audio
Tax expert on Government's promised tax relief in Budget
A tax expert says the budget hasn't really included tax relief - despite the Government saying it has. Tax expert Geof Nightingale spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour slams Government's Budget
The Labour Party is slamming the government's Budget as fiscally irresponsible, saying the Government is borrowing to pay for tax cuts. Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Business NZ welcomes rise in infrastructure spending in budget
Business NZ is welcoming a rise in spending on infrastructure, saying it has the potential to improve economic growth. Business NZ chief executive Kirk Hope spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
CTU on tax relief in this year's budget
The Council of Trade Unions says tax and spending cuts have been favoured over what New Zealanders need in this year's Budget. CTU head economist Craig Renney spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
