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    Budget delivers 'major investment' in infrastructure: Bishop

    Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ

    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.

    Change set to end run of settled weather

    Photo: Sophie Barnes via RNZ

    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'

    Labour leader Chris Hipkins responds to the Budget in Parliament this afternoon. Photo: RNZ

    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

    Photo: Getty Images

    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

    Finance Minister Nicola Willis reveals her "no BS" Budget on Thursday afternoon. Photo: RNZ

    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

    The 110km/h sign for traffic heading north on the Southern Motorway near Curletts Rd. Most...

    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

    The Budget will reveal just how much money will be cut from various services and where the money...

    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

    Sherryn Elizabeth Erikson was sentenced in the Christchurch High Court for her role in Operation...

    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

    The child was critically injured at Waiau Pā School last week. Photo: Google Maps

    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 men collide during a 'Run it' sporting event in Auckland. Photo: Supplied / RUNIT...

    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

    Education Minister Erica Stanford $30m million was needed for maths workbooks, guidance, and...

    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

    Photo: ODT Files

    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

    Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

    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

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    Lotto 2483

    Results from last night's Lotto draw

    Handcuffed man escapes after arrest

    Sonny Kennedy. Photo: NZ Police

    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

    Photo: RNZ

    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

    Oxford Area School. Photo: Google Maps

    Student taken to hospital after assault at Canterbury school

    A student has been injured in an assault at a rural Canterbury school this afternoon.
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