Northern Advocate'Going to be a lot harder': Best Start payment shifts spark concern among new parentsThe Best Start payment will now be means-tested for all three years.22 May 08:00 PM
Northern Advocate'They're people just like us': Onerahi resident supports vehicle dwellersRachel Aldridge defends vehicle dwellers, calling them part of the community.22 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateEducation’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
Northern Advocate Egregious or reasonable? Economists split over student loan repayment threshold freezeThe Government is not inflation-adjusting student loan repayments. 22 May 07:25 AM
Northern Advocate'Most vulnerable are invisible': Northland leaders give Budget 2025 mixed reviewsThe Budget is applauded for its rates rebated but criticised for pay equity cuts.22 May 06:59 AM
Northern Advocate'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
Northern AdvocateWhat'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
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateWhy 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
Northern AdvocateNearly 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
Northern AdvocateYou 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
Northern AdvocatePM 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
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateGovt 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
Northern AdvocateBudget 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
Northern AdvocateBudget 2025: Every budget item in one interactiveUse the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.22 May 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateGovt 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
Northern AdvocatePay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21bThe pay equity changes have saved the Government almost $13b.22 May 02:40 AM
Northern AdvocateBudget 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
Northern AdvocateMurder charge laid over Northland man's death, police seek further informationPolice are still seeking sightings of a 1999 blue and silver Mitsubishi L200.22 May 02:03 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
Northern AdvocateHomicide investigation launched after man dies at Far North propertyA man was found critically injured at a Waikerikeri Rd property in Horeke.22 May 12:31 AM
Northern AdvocateInvestigation under way after 'unexplained' death of 3-year-old girlPolice say a post-mortem will be carried out over the next couple of days.22 May 12:19 AM
Northern AdvocateTwo crashes on State Highway 1 cause delays, diversionsTwo people received moderate injuries in the first crash.21 May 08:45 PM
Northern Advocate'Well over halfway': Runner hits 503 ultramarathons in record questShannon-Leigh Litt has completed more than 500 consecutive ultramarathons.21 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateOne person dead after single vehicle crash in NorthlandMotorists have been advised to expect delays on State Highway 12 west of Gallie Rd.21 May 03:46 AM
Northern AdvocateResidents weigh-in on Far North alcohol rules The council seeks community views on alcohol sales and consumption.20 May 11:57 PM
Northern Advocate'Nothing short of inspiring': Air NZ boosts Northland nature projectsEight Northland nature projects by schools, hapū and landcare groups share $50,000.20 May 11:00 PM
Northern Advocate'Never too young': Push to lower NZ bowel cancer screening ageProtesters at Parliament urged lowering the screening age to 45.20 May 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNorthern AdvocateBay News: Young archaeologists diggin’ the experienceThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.20 May 10:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTSB blocks probe after staff help customer send $1m to scammers'If they’ve got nothing to hide, why are they trying to evade the Ombudsman?'20 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNorthland divers start New Zealand-first elimination work on invasive seaweed'Time is of the essence in the fight against caulerpa.'20 May 05:00 PM
Northern AdvocateDriver flees scene after crash into Mangamuka garage Police say just after 4am a vehicle left State Highway 1 and crashed into a garage.20 May 12:52 AM
Northern AdvocateGreat relief: Whangārei teen's Melbourne health trip saved after Jetstar setbackJetstar was unable to give wheelchair assistance on the booked flight, so Air NZ swooped. 19 May 11:00 PM
