There's a health spend-up, a new highway, cuts to government departments and a surplus on the horizon - here's what you need to know about this year's Budget.

Struggling to keep up with all the "pre-Budget" news? We've got you covered.

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

The opposition is not expecting much in today's Budget for those doing it toughest, but an economist says he would be surprised if there isn't at least one nice surprise.

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.

The finance minister used her election-year Budget to preach prudence and discipline, with the books now forecast to be back in black a year earlier than picked.

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

ANALYSIS: The coalition's election year Budget had been promoted as a "tough love" plan, delivering "the basics", while demanding belt-tightening across the state sector.

Here's what the Government has announced.

There's a health spend-up, a new highway, cuts to government departments and a surplus on the horizon - here's what you need to know about this year's Budget.

The Finance Minister has used her last budget of the term to preach discipline, as she eyes a surplus on the horizon.

Analysis - So, Nicola Willis has stuck to her word. There is indeed no election year surprise.

The budget forecasts a return to a budget surplus in 2028/29, a year ahead of the December update.

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

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Check the prospects for your pay, house, or future dream home.

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Budget 2026 simplifies, but it's not all good news.

Analysis: Nine charts show how a combination of cuts and predictions of better times to come gave the finance minister her surplus show-stopper.