The Defence Minister's comment came as a response to a question at a security forum in Singapore about Australia buying nuclear-propelled submarines.
Politics
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The Finance Minister also defended the Government's fiscal record as the surplus target slipped three years from its original 2023 election promise.
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Qiulae Wong reveals her strategy to break the 5% ceiling and why she thinks New Zealand is ready for a political shake-up.
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Although the council voted unanimously to retain the current rural residential rating differential at 90% of the residential general rate, “it may review it again” as part of the 2027–37 Long Term Plan.
Saturday 5:45pm
Latest list offers a glimpse into the perks, freebies, and diplomatic treasures New Zealand politicians accepted over the past year.
Saturday 1:15pm
Xanthe Baker is loving her time here – but did notice one thing that makes life a bit tougher.
Saturday 5:07am
Councillor Lisa Austin has claimed one of her peers is pushing to remove her from Nelson City Council and that she could be vacated from her seat.
Fri, May 29
The Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill passed its third reading in Parliament on Friday, rushed through the house under urgency.
An HBO documentary about former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, has been named best documentary at the Documentary Emmy Awards.
The former mayor of Wellington is working as campaign manager for a Green candidate in Victoria’s state election.
At the Aotearoa Music Awards last night, Dame Topp called out the lack of funding for music in the budget unveiled yesterday.
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Speaking to Breakfast on the day after she delivered her third Budget, Willis said the gap between where things sit now and the child poverty targets were a "very difficult gap to close".
The Government's goal of getting back to surplus was the key focus of this Budget.
Luxon said Budget 2026 forecasts growth of 2.7% — higher than Australia, the UK, Canada, the EU and Japan.
Budget 2026 will be announced at 2pm on Thursday.
Thu, May 28
Nicola Willis delivered a disciplined Budget today, asking New Zealand to accept continued restraint in return for promises of longer-term economic growth.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has set aside $450 million in a time-limited contingency in case further fuel-related support is required.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis revealed her third Budget at Parliament today. Here’s how the Opposition parties responded.
Business
Willis today delivered her third Budget, continuing to speak of financial discipline and revealing NZ is expected to return to surplus sooner than expected.
A new photo ID card for seniors has also been announced in an upgrade of the SuperGold card programme.
Health
Nicola Willis is delivering her third Budget - here are some of the main things you need to know.
There are changes including for fringe benefit taxed vehicles, a new levy on banks and insurers, and an overhaul of charity donation rules.
Senior Minister Chris Bishop says today’s Budget will focus on things that need investment, while cutting things that don’t.
Of Finance Minister Nicola Willis' three Budgets so far, today's has arrived with the least fanfare. Here's what might be in store today.
Social Development Minister says she "followed the rules" that allow her to collect $52,000 a year to live in her Wellington apartment.
Wed, May 27
