Morning Report

The Retirement Commissioner says the changes in the new budget are great news for most KiwiSaver members. Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

As part of the 2025 budget, the government will halve its yearly contributions, while minimum contributions for employers will lift to four percent in 2028. Simplicity Chief Economist Shamubeel Eaqub… Read more Audio

The government's $747 million boost for learning support seems to be getting the thumbs up from school principals. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

Disappointed GPs say the lack of cash for them in the Budget may mean patient fees will have to rise, while the senior doctors union has dubbed it "the departure lounge budget". Ruth Hill reports. Audio

Labour's Finance spokesperson says the government's changes to KiwiSaver will take money away from New Zealand's poorest workers. Labour Party's Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

The Finance Minister, Nicola Willis, has described the Budget as responsible, and what governments do to avoid austerity. Willis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Reporters ask taxpayers what they made of the Budget announcements. Audio

The government delivered its second Budget on Thursday, and New Zealanders will start to feel the effects of some of the changes almost immediately. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio

Christchurch will host the South Island's first ever Australian Supercars event from next year. Audio

Two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead after leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC. The suspect is in custody. Washington DC correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Businesses have, by and large, welcomed the government's "investment boost" package which allows them to deduct 20 percent of the cost of new assets - such as machinery or tools - from taxable income… Read more Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio