Whanganui ChronicleEducation’s $2.5b Budget boost: Where the money is going Education got a $2.5 billion boost in Budget 2025.22 May 07:46 AM
Whanganui Chronicle Egregious or reasonable? Economists split over student loan repayment threshold freezeThe Government is not inflation-adjusting student loan repayments. 22 May 07:25 AM
Whanganui Chronicle'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. 22 May 06:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Upbeat Treasury forecasts GDP growth, rising house prices Opinion: Treasury's Budget forecasts paint an optimistic picture – but are they too rosy?22 May 05:39 AM
Whanganui ChronicleWhat's in the Budget for you - student loan borrowers pay more; Best Start payments cutFollow live updates on the Government's Budget 2025 announcements here. 22 May 05:15 AM
PremiumPremiumWhanganui ChronicleWhy the Government's $200m gas move marks a major shift in energy policyMeanwhile, Greenpeace has described it as a 'Scorched Earth Budget'.22 May 04:36 AM
Whanganui ChronicleNearly 9000 teens to lose welfare if parents can support them under new testA 'parental assistance test' will be introduced for single 18- and 19-year-olds in 2027.22 May 04:34 AM
Whanganui ChronicleYou have 5 weeks as clock ticks on max KiwiSaver Govt top-up. And soon you'll need to pay moreWhat KiwiSaver changes mean as you and your employer pay more, and the Govt pays less.22 May 04:14 AM
Whanganui ChroniclePM 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.22 May 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumWhanganui ChronicleGovt boosts spending on private schools to support ‘diversity, choice’It is the first increase in private school funding in 15 years, David Seymour said. 22 May 03:32 AM
Whanganui ChronicleBudget 2025: Means-testing extended for Best Start paymentsBest Start will now be means-tested across all three years it is offered.22 May 03:14 AM
Whanganui ChronicleBudget 2025: Every budget item in one interactiveUse the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.22 May 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumWhanganui ChronicleGovt offers $200m for would-be gas investorsShane Jones says the fund allows the Crown to take a 10%-15% stake.22 May 02:41 AM
Whanganui ChroniclePay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21bThe pay equity changes have saved the Government almost $13b.22 May 02:40 AM
Whanganui ChronicleBudget breakdown: The 10 things you need to knowFrom pay equity savings, to subsidising private schools, to KiwiSaver changes.22 May 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Willis delivers 'true blue' Budget ANALYSIS: Budget requires Kiwis to do more to save for their retirement.22 May 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Pay equity albatross lingers for Nicola WillisOPINION: The best and worst parts of Nicola Willis' second Budget.22 May 02:00 AM
Whanganui ChroniclePolice search fruitless after driver fled from police and hit power poleA police dog unit was called but the driver could not be located after fleeing on foot.22 May 12:06 AM
Whanganui ChroniclePolice impound vehicle, issue 23 tickets in street racer crackdownNew laws will allow police to destroy or forfeit the vehicles of some street racers.21 May 10:50 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘We just awhi them’: Iwi-led initiative tackles school attendance crisisThe iwi re-engaged more than 250 children with education last year.21 May 09:21 PM
Whanganui ChronicleMusical triumph: Whanganui band shines in regional music competitionThey performed original songs at two Whanganui music contest finals. 21 May 05:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle5000ha solar and wind project near Whanganui one of country's biggestMeridian Energy is planning up to 45 wind turbines and 100ha of solar panels.21 May 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleBudget 2025: Urgent, after-hours healthcare boost for South TaranakiThe funding aims for 98% of Kiwis to access urgent care within an hour's drive.20 May 10:04 PM
Whanganui ChronicleCouncillor urges united front against Taranaki seabed miningA 3000-signature petition has been presented to the Whanganui and New Plymouth councils.20 May 09:25 PM
Whanganui ChronicleNetball: Pirates secure victory with strong second half All the action from David Jones Motors Premier Netball.19 May 11:50 PM
Whanganui ChronicleSpeed bumps removed after feedback from residentsThe Somme Parade speed bumps were removed on Friday.19 May 08:43 PM
Whanganui ChronicleCommunity backs high-frequency bus network'Almost 60% of our population would be within a 400m walk of a 20-minute-frequency route.'19 May 06:00 PM
SportWhanganui dragon boater to represent NZ at world champsAnne Kauika is the only Whanganui-based racer selected for the Black Dragons squad.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKevin PageOpinion: Mrs P, Boomerang Child, the culinary battle and my weight lossKevin Page has lost 15kg over the past year while living in a caravan.19 May 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleCharge or no charge: Gallery entry fee debate continuesThe gallery had more than 74,000 visitors from November 9 last year to May 1.19 May 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleParapara to close for six weeks for underslip repairsThe stretch of SH4 will be closed from 6.30am-6pm on week days for nearly six weeks.19 May 03:03 AM
Whanganui ChronicleTreaty settlement renames iconic sites in central North IslandThe name changes follow the Treaty settlement of iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua.19 May 12:35 AM
Whanganui ChronicleArmy exercise simulates post-war scenariosThe exercise in Whanganui involved peacekeeping scenarios after a hypothetical war.18 May 11:04 PM
Whanganui ChronicleMainstreet Whanganui advocates for city parking tweaksThe organisation wants parking limits to be altered to promote CBD activity.18 May 05:00 PM
