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How one man's passion for tradition and giant kūmara is empowering Northland youth
Malcolm Wano and Kiahara Takareki Trust in Moerewa want to inspire young people.
News in brief: Police name victim in fatal SH12 crash near Matakohe
The latest news bites from around the region.
Local actor stars in gripping crime thriller theatre debut
'Wrest' explores motherhood's hidden darker side through a crime thriller.
House gutted by fire in Maungatūroto, one person hospitalised
The fire is believed to have been caused by a fault in the home's fireplace.
Accused pleads not guilty to murder of 'beloved mother' in Whangārei park
Yvonne Chapman, 66, was shot at Onerahi's Beach Rd public reserve in February.
'Disappointing': Historic Russell's te reo Māori name bid rejected
The consultation saw 52% support the change and 48% oppose it.
'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.
'They're people just like us': Onerahi resident supports vehicle dwellers
Rachel Aldridge defends vehicle dwellers, calling them part of the community.
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.
'Most vulnerable are invisible': Northland leaders give Budget 2025 mixed reviews
The Budget is applauded for its rates rebated but criticised for pay equity cuts.
'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.
Pay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21b
The pay equity changes have saved the Government almost $13b.
Budget breakdown: The 10 things you need to know
From pay equity savings, to subsidising private schools, to KiwiSaver changes.
Jenée Tibshraeny: Willis delivers 'true blue' Budget
ANALYSIS: Budget requires Kiwis to do more to save for their retirement.
Murder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further information
Police are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.
Audrey Young: Pay equity albatross lingers for Nicola Willis
OPINION: The best and worst parts of Nicola Willis' second Budget.
Homicide investigation launched after man dies at Far North property
A man was found critically injured at a Waikerikeri Rd property in Horeke.
Investigation under way after 'unexplained' death of 3-year-old girl
Police say a post-mortem will be carried out over the next couple of days.
Two crashes on State Highway 1 cause delays, diversions
Two people received moderate injuries in the first crash.
'Well over halfway': Runner hits 503 ultramarathons in record quest
Shannon-Leigh Litt has completed more than 500 consecutive ultramarathons.