Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 November 2025

A KiwiSaver provider says that while National's proposed contribution rate increase is positive, the scheme's incentives need to be front and centre in discussions leading into next year's election; A veterans charity says there is growing concern about the lack of mental health and transitional support within the Defence Force; After weeks of delays, Milford Track is now open to the public; A cleaner tidying up some dusty old chairs at a Wellington property has stumbled across the find of a lifetime, $20,000.