A new study estimates that the Government has cut $260 million a year off funding for preschool childcare and education since 2010. The study was commissioned by the teachers' union the NZ Educational Institute, which is rallying Wellington preschoolers to present colourful messages at Parliament today asking MPs to pledge to restore the funding that has been cut.
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Sean's story: A family's fight, loss and heartbreak
Sean Kessels died in November 2023. His death has been referred to the Coroner as a suspected suicide. His mother speaks about her long fight to get him help and his death.
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Bede Crestani and Elspeth McMillan, parents of Sophia Crestani, address media outside the Dunedin District Court at the end of the five day coroners inquest into her death.
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Six-episode follow-up to Andrew Jarecki's Emmy-winning series The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst lays out what has happened in the intervening eight years. Video / Max
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Tayla Brown's mum called 111 for her daughter who was having an asthma attack. The ambulance took too long to arrive and Tayla died.
Plane crashes on runway at Christchurch airport
A plane travelling from Auckland to Christchurch has slid off the runway and into the grass upon landing. Video / Supplied / George Heard
Focus Live: Post-Budget Breakfast
PM Christopher Luxon and multiple ministers speak to media at Post-Budget Breakfast.
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A year has passed since the landmark 25-year strategic partnership between TAB New Zealand and Entain Australia began. Video / Jason Oxenham
Budget 2024: Shane Te Pou on Government's tax cuts
Shane Te Pou says tax cuts can't disguise austerity for many Kiwi families. Video / NZ Herald
Te Pāti Māori leader on Budget 2024
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi says there was nothing in the Budget for Māori. Video / Parliament TV
Budget 2024: Chlöe Swarbrick reacts to the Budget
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick talks to Jenee Tibshraeny about Budget 2024. Video / Marty Melville
Budget 2024 Breakdown
NZ Herald's Liam Dann and Jenée Tibshraeny break down the big takeaways from Budget 2024. Video / NZ Herald
Budget 2024: Barbara Edmonds reacts to the Budget
Labour's finance spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds talks to Jenee Tibshraeny about Budget 2024. Video / Marty Melville
Budget 2024: Nicola Willis discusses her Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks to Jenee Tibshraeny about her first Budget. Video / Marty Melville
Budget 2024: David Seymour reacts to the Budget announcement
David Seymour talks to Jenee Tibshraeny about his views on this year's Budget announcement. Video / Marty Melville
Paulo Costa reflects on what he learned from UFC title fight vs Israel Adesanya
Paulo Costa speaks with the NZ Herald ahead of his UFC 302 bout against Sean Strickland this weekend.
Red carpet action from the Aotearoa Music Awards 2024
The stars were out in full force at the 2024 Aotearoa Music Awards. Video. / Ben Dickens
Te Pāti Māori supporters protest in Wellington
Thousands of people packed the streets around the country this morning, protesting todays national budget release.
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A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday for the fifth time since December, spewing red lava that once again threatened the coastal town of Grindavik. Video / AP
Thousands march in Whangārei for Budget Day national protest
Thousands marched through Whangārei as part of Budget Day national protest against some of the coalition Government’s policies relating to Māori and the environment.
Kea Kids News: Splits on skates gets kid to Nationals
This Tauranga kid is rolling, jumping, and splitting her way to the national competition stage! Reporter Mason heads to Rotorua for the qualifying competition. Will she make it?
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New Zealand swimmer Lewis Clareburt training at the Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre in Rosedale. Video / Jason Oxenham
Focus: Auckland motorways clogged amid nationwide protests
There are major delays on Auckland motorways this morning as slow-moving carkois head into the city. Video / NZ Herald
Te Pati Māori protest: People gather for nationwide hīkoi
Around the country people have started to gather for a nationwide protest against the Government's policies for Māori. Video / NZ Herald
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Cars were at a virtual standstill where the Herald walked, with traffic backing up along Victoria St, Nelson St, Fanshawe St and Halsey St. Video / NZ Herald
The Auckland recording studio breaking down barriers for young musicians
The programme aims to provide equal opportunities for creatives across Aotearoa. Video / Corey Fleming / @westallroad
Tony Caughey reflects on Smith & Caughey's closing
Chairman of Smith & Caughey’s, Tony Caughey, speaks to the Herald about the announcement of proposal of the closure of Smith & Caughey's. Video / Ben Dickens
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on her 2024 Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on her 2024 Budget. Video / Mark Mitchell
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The team reported a torn jib but no serious damage to the vessel. Video / Emirates Team NZ
Focus: Smith & Caughey’s announce closure
Stores including the historic Queen St building are set to close in 2025, with the loss of almost 250 jobs. Video / Corey Fleming / Chereè Kinnear
Focus: Kiwi shoppers warned as the most expensive month of the year looms
Long weekend deals could be the time to buy. Video / Corey Fleming
Focus Live: Police update on fatal Waikato crash
Police give update on State Highway 3 Waikato crash that claimed the lives of five people. Video / Mike Scott
Focus: Wild weather to lash parts of the country
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong gales are set to batter parts of the country today. Video / NZHerald / Newa
Focus: University of Auckland rental strike to continue
Some students haven't been paying rent for a month, demanding a blanket reduction. Video / NZHerald