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The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Dame Lynda Topp slams the budget, new MAFS allegations, and the All White who’s going viral. (Source: 1News)

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Dame Lynda Topp slams the Budget, new MAFS allegations, and the All White who’s going viral.

Dame Lynda Topp has used a speech at the Aotearoa Music Awards to sharply criticise the Budget, but Nicola Willis says there is support for the arts.

New allegations have been levelled at Married at First Sight, with the Australian edition now facing scrutiny.

All White Tim Payne's going viral after a campaign by a South American influencer.

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Defender Tim Payne has jumped from just 5000 to over a million followers on Instagram after the shout out.

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Manakau North Rail Bridge.

One critical, SH1 blocked in lower North Island crash

State Highway 1 near the Manakau North Rail Overbridge in the Horowhenua region is closed.

41 mins ago

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The Finance Minister says the Government will fall well short of its 10% child poverty target — with the real figure expected to sit closer to 18%.

Budget 2026: Willis on child poverty, superannuation, $450m fuel fund

Speaking to Breakfast on the day after she delivered her third Budget, Willis said the gap between where things sit now and the child poverty targets were a "very difficult gap to close".

51 mins ago

9:41

Minister of Finance Nicola Willis delivers the budget during Budget Day 2026 at Parliament.

Analysis: Did Nicola Willis deliver a 'tough love' Budget?

The Government's goal of getting back to surplus was the key focus of this Budget.

8:40am

5:01

Flowers left at the scene on Whitehall St in Mairehau.

Christchurch fire that killed mother and daughter not suspicious

Investigators say the Mairehau blaze began in a bedroom, with the case now referred to the Coroner.

8:17am

1:30

The Prime Minister is forecasting 220,000 new jobs and growth outpacing most of the developed world, but admits there is no political consensus to address a looming $10 billion superannuation blowout.

Luxon touts Budget growth forecast, concedes superannuation deadlock

Luxon said Budget 2026 forecasts growth of 2.7% — higher than Australia, the UK, Canada, the EU and Japan.

6:47am

6:05

The Finance Minister says the Government will fall well short of its 10% child poverty target — with the real figure expected to sit closer to 18%.

Budget 2026: Willis on child poverty, superannuation, $450m fuel fund

Speaking to Breakfast on the day after she delivered her third Budget, Willis said the gap between where things sit now and the child poverty targets were a "very difficult gap to close".

51 mins ago

9:41

Minister of Finance Nicola Willis delivers the budget during Budget Day 2026 at Parliament.

Analysis: Did Nicola Willis deliver a 'tough love' Budget?

The Government's goal of getting back to surplus was the key focus of this Budget.

8:40am

5:01

Flowers left at the scene on Whitehall St in Mairehau.

Christchurch fire that killed mother and daughter not suspicious

Investigators say the Mairehau blaze began in a bedroom, with the case now referred to the Coroner.

8:17am

1:30

The Prime Minister is forecasting 220,000 new jobs and growth outpacing most of the developed world, but admits there is no political consensus to address a looming $10 billion superannuation blowout.

Luxon touts Budget growth forecast, concedes superannuation deadlock

Luxon said Budget 2026 forecasts growth of 2.7% — higher than Australia, the UK, Canada, the EU and Japan.

6:47am

6:05

Defender Tim Payne.

All Whites defender surprised by Argentinian influencer's social media boost

Defender Tim Payne has jumped from just 5000 to over a million followers on Instagram after the shout out.

12 mins ago

1:30

Manakau North Rail Bridge.

One critical, SH1 blocked in lower North Island crash

State Highway 1 near the Manakau North Rail Overbridge in the Horowhenua region is closed.

41 mins ago

1:30

The Finance Minister says the Government will fall well short of its 10% child poverty target — with the real figure expected to sit closer to 18%.

Budget 2026: Willis on child poverty, superannuation, $450m fuel fund

Speaking to Breakfast on the day after she delivered her third Budget, Willis said the gap between where things sit now and the child poverty targets were a "very difficult gap to close".

51 mins ago

9:41

Minister of Finance Nicola Willis delivers the budget during Budget Day 2026 at Parliament.

Analysis: Did Nicola Willis deliver a 'tough love' Budget?

The Government's goal of getting back to surplus was the key focus of this Budget.

8:40am

5:01

Flowers left at the scene on Whitehall St in Mairehau.

Christchurch fire that killed mother and daughter not suspicious

Investigators say the Mairehau blaze began in a bedroom, with the case now referred to the Coroner.

8:17am

1:30

The Prime Minister is forecasting 220,000 new jobs and growth outpacing most of the developed world, but admits there is no political consensus to address a looming $10 billion superannuation blowout.

Luxon touts Budget growth forecast, concedes superannuation deadlock

Luxon said Budget 2026 forecasts growth of 2.7% — higher than Australia, the UK, Canada, the EU and Japan.

6:47am

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The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Dame Lynda Topp slams the budget, new MAFS allegations, and the All White who’s going viral.

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Analysis: Did Nicola Willis deliver a 'tough love' Budget?

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Defender Tim Payne.

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At least 16 killed in fire at Kenyan girls’ school dormitory

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Students gather after a fire at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil, central Kenya.

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One critical, SH1 blocked in lower North Island crash

1:30

Manakau North Rail Bridge.

51 mins ago

Budget 2026: Willis on child poverty, superannuation, $450m fuel fund

9:41

The Finance Minister says the Government will fall well short of its 10% child poverty target — with the real figure expected to sit closer to 18%.

8:56am

News in 90 Seconds May 29

1:30

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Dame Lynda Topp slams the budget, new MAFS allegations, and the All White who’s going viral.

8:40am

Analysis: Did Nicola Willis deliver a 'tough love' Budget?

5:01

Minister of Finance Nicola Willis delivers the budget during Budget Day 2026 at Parliament.

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Luxon touts Budget growth forecast, concedes superannuation deadlock

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All Whites defender surprised by Argentinian influencer's social media boost

1:30

Defender Tim Payne.

19 mins ago

At least 16 killed in fire at Kenyan girls’ school dormitory

1:30

Students gather after a fire at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil, central Kenya.

41 mins ago

One critical, SH1 blocked in lower North Island crash

1:30

Manakau North Rail Bridge.

51 mins ago

Budget 2026: Willis on child poverty, superannuation, $450m fuel fund

9:41

The Finance Minister says the Government will fall well short of its 10% child poverty target — with the real figure expected to sit closer to 18%.

8:56am

News in 90 Seconds May 29

1:30

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Dame Lynda Topp slams the budget, new MAFS allegations, and the All White who’s going viral.

8:40am

Analysis: Did Nicola Willis deliver a 'tough love' Budget?

5:01

Minister of Finance Nicola Willis delivers the budget during Budget Day 2026 at Parliament.

12 mins ago

All Whites defender surprised by Argentinian influencer's social media boost

1:30

Defender Tim Payne.

19 mins ago

At least 16 killed in fire at Kenyan girls’ school dormitory

1:30

Students gather after a fire at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil, central Kenya.

41 mins ago

One critical, SH1 blocked in lower North Island crash

1:30

Manakau North Rail Bridge.

51 mins ago

Budget 2026: Willis on child poverty, superannuation, $450m fuel fund

9:41

The Finance Minister says the Government will fall well short of its 10% child poverty target — with the real figure expected to sit closer to 18%.

8:56am

News in 90 Seconds May 29

1:30

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Dame Lynda Topp slams the budget, new MAFS allegations, and the All White who’s going viral.

8:40am

Analysis: Did Nicola Willis deliver a 'tough love' Budget?

5:01

Minister of Finance Nicola Willis delivers the budget during Budget Day 2026 at Parliament.

1

Dame Lynda Topp blasts Government in awards show speech

8:16am

2

Luxon touts Budget growth forecast, concedes superannuation deadlock

6:47am

3

Budget 2026: SuperGold Card to become legal ID

3:44pm

4

Council eyes hybrid ute that broke down during test

6:30pm

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King's Birthday weekend weather: Rain, wind and a surprise warm-up

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Budget 2026: Willis on child poverty, superannuation, $450m fuel fund

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