Fewer than 50 families are likely to receive National’s full $252 fortnightly tax break, based on the FamilyBoost scheme’s lower than expected uptake, the Council of Trade Unions says.The revelation comes as a result of figures showing just 249 families have consistently been receiving the full $75-a-week FamilyBoost rebate for…

Today John Campbell launches Under His Command, a five-part TVNZ+ investigation into Destiny Church and the women who live in its shadows.For more than 25 years Destiny Church and its controversial leader Brian Tamaki have occupied a small, if loud, fundamentalist corner of New Zealand’s religious culture. But recently, the…

The Prime Minister says he will not intervene over comments by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters about RNZ’s funding.Speaking in London, Christopher Luxon said he was aware of but had not listened to the fiery Morning Report interview in which the acting prime minister accused the public broadcaster of being…

The family of a non-verbal autistic child are struggling to access support after their son suffered a medical injury in hospital that has left him unable to walk.TeRina Waikawa and Roman Roberts have been in limbo for 18 months and worry that autistic children can easily fall through the cracks…

A lucky Lotto Powerball player from Auckland has won $23.3 million in last night’s First Division draw.The winning numbers were 10 19 22 24 31 40, Bonus 37, Powerball 01.The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto to a player from Auckland. The prize is made up of $23 million from…

A 16-year-old youth has been remanded in custody after being charged with murdering Kyle Whorrall.He was also facing a charge of aggravated robbery.The accused youth entered no plea and would reappear in the High Court in May.A 32-year-old woman also appeared this afternoon, charged with being an accessory to murder…

Banks will now be required to reimburse scam victims up to $500,000 if they fail to adequately warn and protect a consumer from a scam. The Banking Association has announced five new protections introduced to the Code of Banking Practice, which will be progressively rolled out over the next seven…

People heading out to dawn services across the country tomorrow won’t need an umbrella, but will need warm layers, says a MetService meteorologist. The forecaster expected settled but cooler temperatures for much of the country for the rest of the week. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane told Breakfast it would be…

When it comes to trading on public holidays, Anzac Day is a unique time in New Zealand when most businesses are required to close their doors for half of the day.If you’re planning to attend a Dawn Ceremony, your options may be limited on what you can shop for on…

Lorde has dropped her new single What Was That after weeks of cryptic posts and teases that set fans buzzing.It’s the lead single from her upcoming fourth album and her first original solo release since 2021’s Solar Power.The single, which is three minutes and 28 seconds in length, was released…