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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.

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'

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

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

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

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.