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Incentive aims to stop young people entering long‑term welfare dependency

The Government is introducing an incentive to keep young people off welfare through a new job coaching service. The initiative aims to tackle the "trap" of starting on welfare.

Govt offers $1000 bonus to keep young Kiwis off dole, as date set to cut service for teens

Parents earning $65,529-plus will have to support their unemployed 18- and 19-year-olds

Govt announcement at Manuka Doctor Tennis Arena

The Government has today announced a $5 million investment in a new Centre Court roof for Auckland’s Manuka Doctor Arena.

Govt pledges $28m to build 80 more homes on Rotorua Māori land

Stage two of Manawa Gardens will be built by mid-2027.

Eric Crampton: The wisdom of starting small

OPINION: The Squamish Nation regained Vancouver land in 2002 after a century-long loss.

Outspoken Govt minister bites tongue on energy plan, Seymour says 'jihad on stability' led to issues

He's largely keeping his views to himself.

'Sigh of relief': Power firms rally as Govt rules out structural split

An LNG import terminal is being explored to bolster dwindling local gas supply.

Inside Economics: Treasury's desperate warning to act on Superannuation challenge

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Hopes Government boost to tourism and major events could attract big acts to Hawke's Bay

Garry Craft said the $70 million boost for tourism will benefit tourism in Hawke's Bay.

Christopher Luxon fronts media as he opens the 'Northern Airfield Expansion' at Auckland Airport

Christopher Luxon fronts media as he opens the 'Northern Airfield Expansion' at Auckland Airport. Video / NZ Herald

PM Christopher Luxon answers questions about his leadership

Christopher Luxon spoke to media the airport after business leaders met at the Herald's Mood of the Boadroom event. Video / NZ Herald

Watch live tomorrow: Mood of the Boardroom – CEOs' verdict on the Government

New Zealand's top CEOs have their say on the coalition Government and its policies.

Richard Prebble: The case for a leaner state and savings-based welfare

OPINION: The economy shrank 0.9% in the June quarter, tipping New Zealand into recession.

Winston Peters speaks after attending UN conference

Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks t omedia after attending UN conference regarding recognising Palestine as a state.

'Ngāti Ockham': Iwi-Pākehā collab brings 720 new city homes

By working together, an iwi collective and a Pākehā developer are yielding big results.

Education Minister Erica Stanford announces $58m top-up for urgent school repairs

The wider $413m package combines new, existing and brought-forward funding.