The finance minister's sugar-free Budget has caused some minor coalition friction, but it lays down a challenge to their opponents: to come up with a better plan.

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.

This year's budget is an 'eat your veges if you want dessert' Budget ... but if you're already living life on the breadline it's a bitter pill to swallow, writes RNZ political…

The finance minister's sugar-free Budget has caused some minor coalition friction, but it lays down a challenge to their opponents: to come up with a better plan.