Students protest scrapping of fees free, accuse government of using them to balance the books
Students protesting in Dunedin on Thursday. Photo: KATIE TODD / RNZ The government has been accused of balancing…
Budget 2026: New motorway funded, bowel cancer screening age lowered
The Government has unveiled a grab bag of funding for different projects and initiatives at this year’s Budget…
Retired pharmacist killed in Pukaki crash
The motorcyclist who died at the scene of a crash in the Mackenzie District at the weekend has…
Budget 2026: Willis’ superannuation comments an ‘unfortunate mistake’ says Winston Peters
Photo: RNZ / Louis Dunham New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says the Finance Minister made an “unfortunate…
Budget 2026: New tax changes as NZ to return to surplus sooner
New Zealand will return to surplus sooner than previously expected, new Treasury forecasts released at today’s Budget show…
Budget 2026: Waikato Expressway extension announced, $1 billion boost for rail
Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro The Budget contains funding for just one Road of National Significance,…
Person dies at Kaiteriteri Beach after water-related incident
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Budget 2026: SuperGold Card to become legal ID
Older New Zealanders will soon be able to use their SuperGold Card as a legal form of identification…
Budget 2026: Education boost in trade training for teens, tertiary subsidies frozen
Photo: RNZ/Liam K. Swiggs The Budget boosts spending on curriculum changes and trade training for teens, freezes nearly…
Budget 2026: Government introduces new levy on banks, non-bank deposit takers, insurers and financial market infrastructure providers
The Government is introducing a prudential levy on banks, non-bank deposit takers, insurers and financial market infrastructure providers.…
Family violence accused in Wellington abuse trial interrupts Crown’s closing address
The man is on trial in the Wellington District Court, where he denies 16 charges, including male assaults…
‘He’s having a stroke’: Jill Biden on husband’s 2024 debate fail
Jill Biden feared her husband was having a stroke as she watched then-US President Joe Biden stumble through…