Two key tax changes in the Budget, and what they mean for you
There are two key tax changes in the Budget. Photo: RNZ/Liam K. Swiggs Commentators are welcoming two key…
Government will have to front up to super cost, KiwiSaver providers say
KiwiSaver providers say retirement settings will have to be addressed at some point. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER…
Hospital spend-up welcomed, but lack of staff funding puzzles
Health Minister Simeon Brown and Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Nurses and emergency doctors…
US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz
By Phil Stewart, Trevor Hunnicutt and Jana Choukeir, Reuters Smoke rises from the site of a US-Israeli strike…
Scientists not holding out hope for big Budget boost after year of cuts and sector overhaul
Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Penny Simmonds. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Scientists are adamant investing in…
Tangaroa Paki jailed for drug-driving, causing death of his best mate, Brayden Tawa, in Tauranga crash
First published on Tangaroa Paki caused a Tauranga crash that killed his best friend, Brayden Tawa. Photo: Open…
Media Minister Paul Goldsmith appoints Brent Impey as new RNZ chair
Brent Impey has been appointed the new chair of RNZ. Photo: Photosport The Minister for Media and Communications…
Disability advocates hope for transport, housing support in Budget
Milton Paul. Photo: RNZ / Amy Williams A vision impaired man who relies on taxis to get to…
Here’s where there are thousands of new jobs
The largest increases in jobs filled were in transport, agriculture and healthcare (file photo). Photo: RNZ/Lois Williams More…
Budget 2026: No ‘sugar hits’ for voters as Nicola Willis battles to balance the books
Photo: Finance Minister Nicola Willis has used her election-year Budget to preach prudence and discipline, with the books…
‘Immediate pain, cuts and no plan’: Opposition attacks Budget 2026
Photo: RNZ/Liam K. Swiggs The opposition says this year’s Budget leaves New Zealanders to fend for themselves, with…
Two seriously injured in Auckland manufacturing facility
A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. Photo: RNZ Two people have been…