Money

Commentators say it's "incoherent" the rules are being tightened on young people because it's "politically risky" to touch pensions. Audio

The budget move to halve the government's KiwiSaver contributions has been described as a blow to sole traders.

Chris Hipkins says National talked a big game about getting the country's infrastructure sorted.

Money saved by income-testing in the first year of a baby's life is instead being put into the Working for Families scheme. Audio

Analysis: Yes, health and education are getting boost - but much of that will be spent keeping the lights on.

The company has reported a 5 percent profit increase in the most recent full year.

Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson said low-income earners, Māori, women and self-employed people will be hit hardest by the changes.

The policy is forecast to save the government about $163 million over four years. Audio

Police Association president Chris Cahill says the devil will be in the details as to where funding will be focused.

But Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Budget is for all men and women in New Zealand. Audio

Two buildings will be refurbished while a whole new building will be built.

The boost allows the deduction of 20 percent of the cost of new assets on top of normal depreciation.

The government's cuts, savings and new spending have been revealed in this year's Budget.

There are big cuts and savings, changes to Best Start and a surprise tax cut for businesses as the government opens the books.