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What two household budgeting experts think of Budget 2025

One says it will do 'little' to help clients, the other says it's too soon to tell.

'Active weather coming': Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZ

Today will offer a brief sunny and calm respite in a wild few days of weather.

Napier facing a decline in cruise bookings - why?

Napier is expecting a 25% dip in cruise visits compared to the booming 2023/24 season.

From prison to gospel rap: Napier influencer Gzilla turns pain into purpose

'Nobody’s too far gone ... If God can save me, he can save anyone.'

Toddler drowns in septic tank: Coroner says focus should be on safety, not blame

Whanganui toddler Kelvin Chand fell into an uncovered septic tank on lifestyle block.

On The Up: Rugby club bands together to build new changing rooms in two weeks

'When they took the trees away, they took away our changing rooms.'

Editorial: If freezing works close, rural towns die. We need a plan to save them

OPINION: The shape of traditional sheep and beef country has changed over the past decade.

'Horrific': Mother's plea after child severely burnt by embers at Northland beach

Her mother urges beachgoers to properly extinguish fires to prevent injuries.

With his late nephew's photo on his back, nothing could stop Mark Bean scaling the Sky Tower

'He was a really neat kid, had a heart of gold, and he would've had a pretty good future.'

Dolphin decline in Bay of Islands as boaties flout sanctuary rules

Bottlenose dolphin populations in the Bay of Islands continue to decline, research says.

‘Extremely concerning’: Health NZ critical of Gisborne doctors' second 24-hour strike

HNZ believes the Wednesday strike goes against expectations of good faith bargaining.

'Lifting a dark cloud': Bar thrives after ditching pokies

Owners report no financial loss; dining space and food sales have improved.

Controversial plan to move prisoner reintegration facility takes next step

It comes as the council investigates the facility's activities at its current site.

Grounded: Pilot academy investigated after safety complaints

The academy is permitted to lease aircraft while the investigation is carried out.

An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ

An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.

'Never seen anything like it': Four injuries after three-vehicle crash closes SH1

One person has life-threatening injuries.