Two Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in US
Two Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in central Washington
Two Israeli embassy staffers, a young couple about to be engaged, have been killed by a lone gunman in Washington, DC.
Mothers criticise lack of support for families
Mothers criticise lack of support for families
Three single mums in Dunedin have slammed the Budget for failing their families.
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Historic Lewis Cottage bought by ‘local’
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Historic Lewis Cottage bought by ‘local’
A new chapter is about to be written in the Lewis Cottage history book.
Firewood stacking funds boys’ sports trips
Firewood stacking funds boys’ sports trips
Stacking wood is giving a group of King’s High School students an education in one of life’s biggest lessons.
What will KiwiSaver changes mean for your balance?
What will KiwiSaver changes mean for your balance?
An increase in default KiwiSaver contribution rates announced in Thursday's Budget could leave KiwiSaver members more than $100,000 better off at retirement.
School's 'heartfelt support' with student after assault
School's 'heartfelt support' with student after assault
A rural Canterbury school principal is supporting a student who was taken to hospital after being assaulted by another student.
Fourth person charged in Gulf Harbour body in bag case
Fourth person charged in Gulf Harbour body in bag case
A fourth person has been charged more than a year after a woman was found dead, stuffed in a black rubbish bag, in Gulf Harbour north of Auckland.
More money for journalists in Budget, less for RNZ
More money for journalists in Budget, less for RNZ
The government is putting more money into hiring local journalists, but cutting Radio New Zealand's (RNZ) budget. Budget 2025 includes $6.4 million over four years to hire journalists in heartland...
Defence Force could get more 'killer drones'
Defence Force could get more 'killer drones'
The Budget shows the Defence Force's growing push into the drone warfare will focus first on "counter-drone" systems.
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.
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.
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.
Three dead, grave fears for others missing in NSW floods
Three dead, grave fears for others missing in NSW floods
Three people have died in flooding in Australia's east, and the threat is set to hang over communities for some time despite forecasts heavy rain will ease.