Change set to end run of settled weather
New Zealanders should make the most of the good weather over the next couple of days as it is expected to take a turn towards the end of the weekend.
'The budget that left women out'
'The budget that left women out'
Women are the big losers in this year's Budget, the Labour Party and a union says.
Underperformers cut in education spend
'Underperforming' areas cut to pay for 'seismic shift' in education
The 2025 Budget puts the handbrake on annual growth in education spending, as past splurges on school buildings run out in the next few years.
No surprises for health sector
No surprises for health sector
For the health sector it's largely a 'no surprises' Budget, with all the big-ticket items having already been announced - including a $447m boost for primary care, urgent and after-hours care.
KiwiSaver changes: What you need to know
Budget KiwiSaver changes: What you need to know
The government is changing the way KiwiSaver works by increasing the default amount employees and employers contribute, and decreasing its own contribution.
Budget 2025 at a glance
Budget 2025 at a glance
From changes to Kiwisaver and benefits, to a tax break from businesses, and changing economic forecasts, here's some of the major announcements made today.
Budget delivers 'major investment' in infrastructure: Bishop
Budget delivers 'major investment' in infrastructure: Bishop
Major investments in hospitals, mental health facilities, school buildings, rail and roads are being funded in Budget 2025, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says.
Budget 2025: Govt claws back savings from pay equity, KiwiSaver
Budget 2025: Govt claws back savings from pay equity, KiwiSaver
The coalition has shaved off an average $5.3 billion in govt spending for each of the next four years in the 2025 Budget.
Higher speed limit in Canterbury not fast enough for some
Higher speed limit in Canterbury not fast enough for some
Part of the Christchurch Southern Motorway now has a 110kmh speed limit, up from 100kmh. But many drivers are going faster.
'Stunned' at lack of emergency homes in South
'Stunned' at lack of emergency homes in South
Queenstown's Hine Taylor has been living couch-to-couch for more than five months while she sits tight on a lengthy social housing waiting list.
One dead, as torrential rain ravages Aussie towns
One dead, as torrential rain ravages Aussie towns
Torrential rain has pummelled Australia's southeast, triggering flash flooding and fresh evacuation orders, while 50,000 residents have been warned to prepare to isolate as more rain was forecast.
Inquiry after child critically hurt at Pukekohe school
Inquiry after child critically hurt at Pukekohe school
The Ministry of Education's traumatic incident team is supporting a school south of Auckland after a child was critically injured.
Phone rage: Dunedin man 'threatens to kill' bank worker
Phone rage: Dunedin man 'threatens to kill' bank worker
An enraged Dunedin man threatened to rob and kill a bank call centre worker and ‘‘smash’’ their workplace up, police said.
Gang mum had 2kg of meth delivered to home
Gang mum had 2kg of meth delivered to home
“Delete all of your conversations and stop ringing and calling people." That’s what a Tribesmen gang member told his mum as they arranged for close to 2kg of meth to be dropped off at her home.
RNZ blocked from revealing education report
RNZ blocked from revealing education report
The Attorney-General has been granted an emergency injunction by the High Court to block RNZ from publishing a story it says would damage the government's ability to take part in collective bargaining.
Budget 2025: Govt looks to make promises add up
Budget 2025: Govt looks to make promises add up
"It feels like a kid robbing his mum to pay for his mates" says library assistant Alex Cass, as she prepares for the government to reveal Budget 2025.
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Closing down - for real this time
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Closing down - for real this time
The owner of a central Dunedin gift shop says the store is closing down — and this time he means it.
Two knocked out at Auckland 'Run It Straight' event
Two knocked out at Auckland 'Run It Straight' event
Two men were knocked out during last night's 'Run It Straight' event held in Auckland, in which two competitors collide at full speed.
Close call for rail contractors after wrong all clear signal
Close call for rail contractors after wrong all clear signal
Contractors working on a rail line in Christchurch managed to avoid being struck by an oncoming train after they were given the all clear to work on the track, TAIC says.
Trump ambushes SA president with false anti-white persecution claims
Trump ambushes SA president with false anti-white persecution claims
US President Donald Trump has confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House with allegations of mass killings and land seizures from white people.