New ZealandWhat's in the Budget for you - student loan borrowers pay more; Best Start payments cutFollow live updates on the Government's Budget 2025 announcements here. 22 May 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhy the Government's $200m gas move marks a major shift in energy policyMeanwhile, Greenpeace has described it as a 'Scorched Earth Budget'.22 May 04:36 AM
New ZealandNearly 9000 teens to lose welfare if parents can support them under new testA 'parental assistance test' will be introduced for single 18- and 19-year-olds in 2027.22 May 04:34 AM
New Zealand'Treating us like sheep': Why Napier fisherman plans to skirt around beach barriersSteve Dean says he’ll be driving the long way along the beach to his usual fishing spot.22 May 04:27 AM
New ZealandContractor supporting rubbish truck driver involved in fatal crashDansey Rd remains closed, with diversions in place on State Highway 5.22 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandYou have 5 weeks as clock ticks on max KiwiSaver Govt top-up. And soon you'll need to pay moreWhat KiwiSaver changes mean as you and your employer pay more, and the Govt pays less.22 May 04:14 AM
New ZealandBudget: Hawke's Bay and Gisborne get $219m to fix Cyclone Gabrielle-hit roadsThe Government has announced a $219 million boost for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.22 May 04:09 AM
New ZealandPM says Budget ‘backs growth’, Labour claims KiwiSaver cuts make workers up to $66k worse off'National backs growth and I’m telling you, Labour wants to tax it,' the PM said today.22 May 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt boosts spending on private schools to support ‘diversity, choice’It is the first increase in private school funding in 15 years, David Seymour said. 22 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Means-testing extended for Best Start paymentsBest Start will now be means-tested across all three years it is offered.22 May 03:14 AM
New ZealandThree cups full as Hawke's Bay racing returns – in WaipukurauThe return of racing to Hawke's Bay is expected to be a big boost for Waipukurau.22 May 03:12 AM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Every budget item in one interactiveUse the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.22 May 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGovt offers $200m for would-be gas investorsShane Jones says the fund allows the Crown to take a 10%-15% stake.22 May 02:41 AM
New ZealandPay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21bThe pay equity changes have saved the Government almost $13b.22 May 02:40 AM
New Zealand'Rewarding journey': Long-serving Hastings councillor steps downHastings councillor Malcolm Dixon retires after 12 years to spend more time with family.22 May 02:28 AM
New ZealandBudget breakdown: The 10 things you need to knowFrom pay equity savings, to subsidising private schools, to KiwiSaver changes.22 May 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Willis delivers 'true blue' Budget ANALYSIS: Budget requires Kiwis to do more to save for their retirement.22 May 02:13 AM
CrimeMurder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further informationPolice are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.22 May 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Pay equity albatross lingers for Nicola WillisOPINION: The best and worst parts of Nicola Willis' second Budget.22 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand$20k triumph: How Taniwha Chasers captivated judges at portrait awardsAn Ōpōtiki local's photograph Taniwha Chasers was chosen from 41 finalists.22 May 01:55 AM
New ZealandThe Country: What would Chris Hipkins' Budget look like?Wayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, and Chris Russell.22 May 01:34 AM
New ZealandInvestigation under way after 'unexplained' death of 3-year-old girlPolice say a post-mortem will be carried out over the next couple of days.22 May 12:19 AM
New Zealand'Strongest performers': Rural areas leading NZ's economic recoveryRural economies were buoyed by better prices for dairy, meat and horticulture exports.22 May 12:03 AM
BusinessNZ job market shows signs of life but redundancy woes persistOne tech sales worker faces a tough work situation after three redundancies in two years. 21 May 11:29 PM
Agribusiness'Surpassed a significant milestone': Zespri hits $5b in kiwifruit salesZespri sold a record 220.9 million trays, up from 164.2 million in 2023-24.21 May 09:53 PM
New Zealand'Whānau at the forefront': Tributes for father and hard-working shearer killed in crashFather-of-three "cut his teeth in the shearing industry" and had achieved home ownership.21 May 09:51 PM
LifestyleNZ teens ditch smartphones for 'brick' phonesA 2025 survey found 95% of New Zealanders aged 15+ use social media.21 May 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Seems crazy': Bakery using Aussie broker to buy butterKaye's Bakery in Invercargill often uses butter from Australia to make its products.21 May 09:33 PM
New ZealandSerious crash near RotoruaA serious crash has happened on Dansey Rd near Rotorua. Video / Ben FraserWatch21 May 09:12 PM
New Zealand'Generational, life-defining' prize: Porirua supermarket decks out store for Lotto's $17m winnerThe winning ticket was sold at New World Whitby in Porirua. 21 May 08:03 PM
WorldBrazil bird flu outbreak halts $4b poultry exports to key marketsShipments have been suspended to top destinations like China and South Korea.21 May 07:32 PM
BusinessHow first-home buyers are moving ahead in a challenging marketMany buyers are getting into their first homes with much smaller deposits.21 May 07:08 PM
New Zealand'Deserves a voice': The 17-year-old apprentice heading to Youth ParliamentFletcher Brown is a heavy automotive apprentice from Hawke’s Bay.21 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fragmentation': 140,000-patient GP network to leave regional funders'We think that is the best way to be able to rapidly increase funding for the front line.'21 May 06:00 PM
