'Huge opportunity': Hamilton Airport goes international
Flights to Australia start soon, but there could be other destinations in the future.
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'Symbol of hope': Winning photo 'reclaims Māori narrative' amid cultural unrest
The "powerful" photo allowed people to see their tūpuna in the face of a child.
Education’s $2.5b Budget boost: Where the money is going
Education got a $2.5 billion boost in Budget 2025.
Egregious or reasonable? Economists split over student loan repayment threshold freeze
The Government is not inflation-adjusting student loan repayments.
St Patrick's Day rape-accused claims woman flirted, talked 'dirty' with him
He claims they had consensual sex while the Crown says the woman was asleep.
'Harder on the younger generation': Will Budget changes push Kiwis overseas?
The public share their thoughts on changes to Best Start, KiwiSaver and student loans.
Liam Dann: Upbeat Treasury forecasts GDP growth, rising house prices
Opinion: Treasury's Budget forecasts paint an optimistic picture – but are they too rosy?
What's in the Budget for you - student loan borrowers pay more; Best Start payments cut
Follow live updates on the Government's Budget 2025 announcements here.
Why the Government's $200m gas move marks a major shift in energy policy
Meanwhile, Greenpeace has described it as a 'Scorched Earth Budget'.
Contractor supporting rubbish truck driver involved in fatal crash
Dansey Rd remains closed, with diversions in place on State Highway 5.
You have 5 weeks as clock ticks on max KiwiSaver Govt top-up. And soon you'll need to pay more
What KiwiSaver changes mean as you and your employer pay more, and the Govt pays less.
PM 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.
Budget 2025: Every budget item in one interactive
Use the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.
Budget breakdown: The 10 things you need to know
From pay equity savings, to subsidising private schools, to KiwiSaver changes.
$20k triumph: How Taniwha Chasers captivated judges at portrait awards
An Ōpōtiki local's photograph Taniwha Chasers was chosen from 41 finalists.
NZ teens ditch smartphones for 'brick' phones
A 2025 survey found 95% of New Zealanders aged 15+ use social media.
Serious crash near Rotorua
A serious crash has happened on Dansey Rd near Rotorua. Video / Ben Fraser
'Impossible position': Principals alarmed by cuts to youth mental health service
Concern that cuts put 'enormous pressure' on GPs, schools, families, and hospitals.
'Rapid rate': US demand grows for Kiwi beverage product
Wai Mānuka launched in Citarella Gourmet Market's seven New York locations.
Taser probe incident: Woman appears in court
The alleged incident occurred at Kokako St shops in Rotorua on May 7.
'A privilege to get old': Why a 79yo retiree volunteers for St John
'If I just sat at home in front of the TV, well, I wouldn’t see a soul.'
Harbour project scrapped after millions spent
The boat harbour project was cancelled due to rising costs and soil issues.
Killer's jail sentence quashed due to critical letter error
Daniel Rikiti's sentence for running over and killing Richie Martin is quashed.
Man says he walked into a room to see his fiancee being raped
'It's not what it looks like,' the man accused of rape allegedly told her fiance.
Marty Verry: Green building pledge could trigger $1.5b of investment
OPINION: A shift to mass timber could create 7000 jobs in the regions.
Lake Taupō mystery: Photos identify Russian stuntman missing 22 years
Bones found near Motutere have been formally identified as man missing since 2002.
NZ's new cheapest petrol station revealed
Gull shook up competition in the fuel sector, but the price gap is now closing.
How a Rotorua gym is gearing up for the world jiu-jitsu championships
They need to raise $63,000 for flights and accommodation for the team.
Rotorua locals have their say on city's future
Councillors hear of 'a Rotorua success we should all be proud of'.
Key All Black re-signs with Chiefs, NZ Rugby until 2027
He was named World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year last November.
Te Pāti Māori voices in Parliament on Budget day in doubt after compromise talks fail
A fiery debate is likely in Parliament today on how Te Pāti Māori MPs should be punished.
Hobbiton Movie Set receives Guinness World Record
Peter Jackson's Waikato film set has claimed a big record.
'Eyesaur'? Controversial new sculpture in Waikato
'Boom Boom' is the sculpture trail's 13th artwork and the first in a new sculpture park.
'Cap in hand': Mayor pushes for second bridge for town
The proposal highlights strain on the 1962 Landing Rd Bridge.