Spending focused on health, defence, transport and education.

Analysis: Higher inflation, tighter allowances and rising uncertainty are turning this year's budget into a test.

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

ANALYSIS: The Government’s fiscal strategy is boxed in by two goals.

Can the Finance Minister pull a rabbit out of a hat? Follow the action in our live blog.

Here's what the Government has announced.

Spending focused on health, defence, transport and education.

Schools and hospitals get a big boost - but banks face a surprise tax.

Budget 2026 is out, and for any Kiwis looking for cost of living relief - it probably isn't for you.

OPINION: It funds worthy projects: classrooms, hospital wards and the Waikato Expressway.

Use the Herald's two interactive graphics to see the Budget's winners and losers.

Intelligence agencies received a 20% boost.