Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke about allegations against Te Pāti Māori during his appearance on Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills. Video / Mark Mitchell

Surge in serious young offenders, new Government tax hits EV owners and expert offers advice ahead of tonight's $43 million Lotto Powerball jackpot. Video / NZHerald / Gettyimages

Police Minister wants greater powers following boy racer incident, recession driving business sales boom and man loses life savings in today's NZ Herald headlines.

A closer look at today's top headlines.

PM Christopher Luxon and multiple ministers speak to media at Post-Budget Breakfast.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis on her 2024 Budget. Video / Mark Mitchell

Long weekend deals could be the time to buy. Video / Corey Fleming

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong gales are set to batter parts of the country today. Video / NZHerald / Newa

Five dead in horrific crash near Hamilton, why a group of uni students are refusing to pay rent and Robert de Niro fires up against Donald Trump. Video / AP / NZHerald

Rescuers have found the body of the man believed to have fallen overboard on a Wellington ferry. Video / NZ Herald / RNZ / Angus Dreaver

Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media a few days before the coalition Government’s first Budget. Video / Mark Mitchell

St John urged to assess its call-taking process, elderly migrants tell of abuse by New Zealand children and Papua New Guinea considers foreign support.

David Seymour on Te Tiriti: We want a society that’s modern, multi ethnic that values our humanity ahead of our differences

There's just over 1000 current hairdresser apprentices - 100 less than last year. Video / Corey Fleming

Richie McCaw speaks out on rugby’s civil war, more Kiwis get the green light to evacuate New Caledonia and how a husband's ‘toxic’ actions almost cost this wife a race victory.

Business owners in Auckland’s CBD are pleading for more cops as safety fears keep customers away. Video / NZHerald

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has annoucned a general election for July 4. Video / AP

Auckland businesses plead for greater police presence, more Kiwis rescued from New Caledonia and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls a general election.

The first New Zealanders rescued from New Caledonia say they're relieved to be home. Video / NZHerald

National’s New Plymouth MP David MacLeod has been stood down immediately from his select committee roles after failing to declare 19 candidate donations. Video / Mark Mitchell

National’s New Plymouth MP David MacLeod has been stood down immediately from his select committee roles after failing to declare 19 candidate donations. Video / Mark Mitchell

Jacko Gill's shot-putting career has always been a family affair. Video / Alyse Wright / Corey Fleming / Getty Images

Co-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson on working together to tackle the climate crisis. Video / Alex Robertson

PM Christopher Luxon outlines his governments 9 'better public service' targets

There is civil unrest in both New Caledonia and Rafah as conflict continues, the Waitangi Treaty is claimed to have been breached regarding the governments reforms on hospitals.

Alfie and Henry Pickers are among a large number of Wellingtonians campaigning to save the Khandallah Pool from closure by the Wellington City Council. Video / Mark Mitchell

The anniversary of the fatal Loafers Lodge fire has been marked with a dawn service. Video / NZHerald

More than 2,000 doctors have walked off the job to fight for pay and work conditions. Video / NZHerald

Associate Education Minister David Seymour has announced $153 million in funding to bring back charter schools. Video / Michael Craig

Run clubs are seeing a huge growth in numbers as more people start running and embark on half marathons. Video / Carson Bluck / Alyse Wright