New Zealand'Symbol of hope': Winning photo 'reclaims Māori narrative' amid cultural unrestThe "powerful" photo allowed people to see their tūpuna in the face of a child.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEducation’s $2.5b Budget boost: Where the money is going Education got a $2.5 billion boost in Budget 2025.22 May 07:46 AM
Politics Egregious or reasonable? Economists split over student loan repayment threshold freezeThe Government is not inflation-adjusting student loan repayments. 22 May 07:25 AM
New ZealandSt Patrick's Day rape-accused claims woman flirted, talked 'dirty' with himHe claims they had consensual sex while the Crown says the woman was asleep.22 May 07:04 AM
New Zealand'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. 22 May 06:40 AM
New Zealand‘Not telling us the truth’: Investigation into slaying of Napier teen outside party being hampered'We know who is not telling us the truth. They need to reconsider what they have told us.'22 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand$6.4m construction material recycling plant to be built in WaikatoThe plant is expected to process 187,200 tonnes of waste annually.22 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Water is a public good': Submitter majority back Gisborne council-run water planHouseholds could face annual rate increases or decreases of $100 per year under the model.22 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Upbeat Treasury forecasts GDP growth, rising house prices Opinion: Treasury's Budget forecasts paint an optimistic picture – but are they too rosy?22 May 05:39 AM
New Zealand'Frankly stupid': Police say issues 'ongoing' after 8-year-old hit by dirt bikePolice have received some footage of an 8-year-old boy being struck in Flaxmere.22 May 05:26 AM
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
