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Watch live: Finance Minister Nicola Willis gives pre-Budget speech
The Finance Minister is expected to reveal more details about next week's Budget.

Truck rolls outside Christchurch, chickens all over the road
Emergency services were called at 8.45am after reports of a single-vehicle crash.

Move to protect Fiordlank elk draws ire of Forest and Bird
Forest and Bird has accusing the government of "changing the law to let a North American deer species use the national park as a glorified vege patch".

Forgotten women’s VE plaque remembered with tears
An event to commemorate women who served in WWII led to the unearthing of several love stories.

Hut bookings open for the next DOC tramping season
The bookings start with backcountry huts, cabins, lodges and cottages ahead of the first of the Great Walks on Thursday.

Jevon McSkimming: Former Police Minister Stuart Nash surprised by porn allegations against resigned deputy commissioner
Jevon McSkimming - already under criminal investigation - resigned abruptly yesterday.

Epicor unveils carbon cost tool for manufacturers’ reporting
Epicor launches Carbon Cost Rollup, a patent-pending tool integrating carbon tracking into its Kinetic ERP, driving manufacturing transparency and sustainability.

Ryan Fox moves to 71st in golf world rankings after Myrtle Beach Classic win
His win secures a PGA Tour spot for 2026 and 2027, and entry to the PGA Championship.

How the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs work
With just three Super Rugby Pacific rounds to be played before the playoffs, it’s time for a refresher on how the new sudden-death format works.

Daron Parton’s cartoons: May 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Serious crash closes State Highway 2 near Takapau, Central Hawke’s Bay
Detours are set via Fraser Rd, Oruawharo Rd, and Maharakeke Rd.

Gisborne gang tangi: Police make arrests, impound vehicles
Police arrested four people for displaying gang insignia in Gisborne.

NZ stocks set for strong open after Wall St rally on US-China tariff announcement
US President Donald Trump announced a "total reset" of relations with China overnight.

No movement on Cook Islands-China deals months after signing
Cook Islands foreign affairs minister says they have yet to re-engage with Beijing following the signing of the agreements that caused a diplomatic row with New Zealand.

Red Beach teen making waves in sprint kayaking
A seventeen-year-old from Red Beach took home a bronze and gold medal for New Zealand in the Asia Pacific Cup hosted in Japan this month.

Conservation efforts boost numbers of rare coastal birds in Taranaki
The tuturiwhatu and oi were almost extinct at one stage, but now seem to be thriving up and down the coastline.

Measles outbreak in NZ would be ‘like a nightmare’ - paediatrician
Aucklanders are urged to check for measles exposure after a new case emerged.

Labour's Chris Hipkins takes aim at pay equity changes, government's 'austerity' and 'division' in speech
Labour's leader in a speech said the government's policies would lead to "decline", and hinted at sweeping tax changes under his leadership.

Over 160 CNMI athletes bound for Palau Mini Games
CNMI's chef de mission says this will be one of the largest delegations the territory has ever sent to a mini games.

Telstra Health partners with Salesforce to unify digital health
Telstra Health partners with Salesforce and Snowflake to enhance its digital health ecosystem, aiming to unify healthcare platforms across Australia and New Zealand.

Serious crash closes SH2 in central Hawke's Bay
Serious injuries feared after two vehicles collide.