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Regional revival as retail activity rises 0.8% across the March quarter

Almost all industries had their activity rise, although hardware did decline.

Three apartment developments first to get approval for Crown underwrites worth $75.5m

Crown entity backs the projects, agreeing to buy units if they aren't sold on completion.

Gamer turned soldier: 20yo Kiwi with no army experience is fighting in Ukraine

A young Wellington man is serving in Ukraine's Ground Forces.

KiwiSaver changes 'a burden' for small businesses and self-employed

Wonky Box's Angus Simms says KiwiSaver changes will affect cashflow.

'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.

'Relentless growth': Region's innovators make strong showing in tech awards

Bay of Plenty has six finalists in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards.

Tech boss's withering take on the Budget

Net reduction of $45m for the innovation sector.

The final countdown: All you need to know for Auckland FC's path to A-League history

The semifinal is played on aggregate; Auckland FC lead 1-0 so far.

'Symbol of hope': Winning photo 'reclaims Māori narrative' amid cultural unrest

The "powerful" photo allowed people to see their tūpuna in the face of a child.

Budget 2025: $212m in cuts to existing business, science and innovation programmes

No surprises in another thin year for the sector.

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 offers $200m for would-be gas investors

Shane Jones says the fund allows the Crown to take a 10%-15% stake.

$20k triumph: How Taniwha Chasers captivated judges at portrait awards

An Ōpōtiki local's photograph Taniwha Chasers was chosen from 41 finalists.

'Strongest performers': Rural areas leading NZ's economic recovery

Rural economies were buoyed by better prices for dairy, meat and horticulture exports.

Train station heckler 'apologetic' and upset after swearing at Winston Peters

The man was tearful when visited by the Herald this morning.

Council's pivotal meeting to decide fate of key Wellington projects

More than 3000 submissions were received for the amended long-term budget.

'Generational, life-defining' prize: Porirua supermarket decks out store for Lotto's $17m winner

The winning ticket was sold at New World Whitby in Porirua.

How first-home buyers are moving ahead in a challenging market

Many buyers are getting into their first homes with much smaller deposits.