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'Never seen anything like it': Four injuries after three-vehicle crash closes SH1
One person has life-threatening injuries.
Late advice shake-up forces councils to rethink water reform plans
New guidelines suggest 50,000 connections for cost efficiency.
Preserving native bush and local history on the 'perfect farm'
Former South Taranaki mayor's conservation efforts on his family's dairy farm.
‘Dream a bit more‘: Whanganui tea company partners with Air New Zealand
Kaputī Studio will receive a $20,000 cash grant and 12 weeks of mentoring.
Airline, council to investigate HQ shift
Chief operating officer Duane Emeny says Auckland Airport is 'horrifically expensive'.
CAA grounds flight school's planes for ‘safety reasons’
NZICPA trains international and domestic pilots, including for IndiGo.
Pedestrian critically injured in crash police suspect was intentional
'Early indications are the crash was intentional.'
'Indisputable icon': The case to keep Dublin St Bridge
'We just want what’s best for Whanganui, including saving ratepayer money.'
From blooms to berries: Brightening your winter garden
Comment: Cyclamen thrive in winter, offering bright colours in shady spots.
'People are in crisis': Leaders say budget does nothing for working families
'Food, rent and power are sucking people dry.'
Nicky Rennie: Frugal friends changed my perspective on spending
OPINION: 'Now I can make my fortune simply by listening to them.'
'One last push': Kai Hub seeks crucial support to reach funding goal
Stephen Lee stepped down as general manager to streamline operations.
'This is a taonga': Bell stolen from rural church
'You think about all the times it has rung out, all the weddings.'
Council joins with road safety agencies to deter distracted drivers
Nearly 40% of New Zealanders admit to sending or reading texts while driving.
Settled and sunny weekend ahead for Whanganui
'We’ve still got this ridge of high pressure affecting most of the country.'
Taumarunui rail yard ready for economic rebirth
The last derelict train carriage has been removed from the rail yards.
'Going to be a lot harder': Best Start payment shifts spark concern among new parents
The Best Start payment will now be means-tested for all three years.
KiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employed
Wonky Box's Angus Simms says KiwiSaver changes will affect cashflow.
Public to have say on fate of former St George's School buildings
Asbestos means main buildings should only be entered with personal protective equipment.
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.
'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'.
Nearly 9000 teens to lose welfare if parents can support them under new test
A 'parental assistance test' will be introduced for single 18- and 19-year-olds in 2027.
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.
Govt boosts spending on private schools to support ‘diversity, choice’
It is the first increase in private school funding in 15 years, David Seymour said.
Budget 2025: Means-testing extended for Best Start payments
Best Start will now be means-tested across all three years it is offered.
Budget 2025: Every budget item in one interactive
Use the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.
Govt offers $200m for would-be gas investors
Shane Jones says the fund allows the Crown to take a 10%-15% stake.