Change set to end run of settled weather
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.
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.
Opposition slams Budget 'austerity and cuts'
Opposition slams Budget 'austerity and cuts'
Austerity and cuts are the themes the opposition is focusing on in its criticism of this year's Budget, while the Prime Minister hit back at the Greens.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Student midwife attacked leaving work
Student midwife attacked leaving work
Health chiefs have increased security at Christchurch Hospital's birthing unit after a student midwife was attacked on the way to their car after leaving work.
Lotto 2483
Lotto 2483
Results from last night's Lotto draw
Handcuffed man escapes after arrest
Handcuffed man escapes after arrest
Gisborne police are searching for a man who fled from rural property after being arrested this morning, and have concerns for his welfare.
Kāinga Ora to cut 620 roles in restructure
Kāinga Ora to cut 620 roles in restructure
Kāinga Ora has confirmed it will cut 620 roles, of which 194 are vacant, as part of its restructuring.
Student taken to hospital after assault at school
Student taken to hospital after assault at Canterbury school
A student has been injured in an assault at a rural Canterbury school this afternoon.
One digit wrong in bank transfer, $2000 lost
One digit wrong in bank transfer, $2000 lost
A man who lost $2000 when he got one number wrong in a bank transfer has been told to drop his complaint.