‘Going nowhere’: Peters pours cold water on Govt’s card surcharge ban

Kiwis pay an estimated $45m to $65m a year in card payment surcharges.

‘General catch-up’: Sir Brian Roche and Andrew Coster spotted at cafe after IPCA fallout

The pair went for coffee near the Beehive yesterday.

'I'm not going to comment': CAA chief tight-lipped on de Wattignar deal

The former security boss resigned after the police investigation into Jevon McSkimming.

'Not focused on it': The smoking law that police can't enforce

It's been four years since the law came into force – but no fines have been issued.

Heir hunting: Government pockets $700k from Kiwi with no will or family members

Without a will or any relatives, the Government banks your estate.

Ruff day: Trevor Mallard found he was being ordered back by email, appealed to stay with dog

Parliament's former Speaker had his term ended early by the Foreign Minister.

'Disturbing': Doctors slam Govt's plan to buy vapes for smokers

Health NZ asked the vaping industry for quotes and talked up the PR benefits of a deal.

'Something to hide': Retail NZ hits out as advice shows surcharge ban will raise prices

Ministry advice showed the ban will weaken competition and increase prices for consumers.

Inside Budget 2025: Confidential docs lift lid on KiwiSaver, $8.5b hole, health funding

New details have been revealed about the Government's Budget.

TPM apologises after MP takes issue with 'Indians, Asians, Black, Pākehā' campaigning for Labour in byelection

'He seems to be offside not only with his leader but also with the new Queen.'

FBI base in NZ: Judith Collins knew base was opening 78 days before PM

Luxon found out six days before the FBI director arrived that the base was opening.

‘Focus on your chaotic coalition’: Whanau slams Luxon for bagging Wellington

It's not the first time Wellington's mayor and the PM have traded barbs.

‘Food is being snatched from their mouths’: Bob Geldof as angry as ever

The musician performs in Auckland and Wellington this weekend.

James Cameron says film key to Wellington’s future, criticises ‘nightmare’ parking

The acclaimed movie director shared his thoughts during a panel event tonight.

Minister steps in after revelations police not enforcing vaping law

Police haven't issued a single fine since the law came into force in 2021.

'He was so generous': John Lennon's Kiwi cousins remember The Beatles tour

Sixty years ago, the Levin-based family met their famous relation in Wellington.

‘Busier than we’ve ever been’: Government pulls funding for budgeting service

It's understood other budgeting providers across the country have also been cut.

Hate the idea of cruising? Here's a cruise for all the anti-cruisers

This cruise line is less a floating city, and more a floating resort.

Catholic cardinal accused of sexual abuse fails in court bid to prevent story

Cardinal John Dew maintains allegations made against him are false.

Incestuous 501: Aus-born Kiwi deported after sex with half-sister who later gave birth

The man's half-sister, 16, gave birth after they slept together.

The mother and son leaving a trail of court judgments and unpaid debt

Nick Hoogwerf & Donna Miers: Tenants, landlords customers left out of pocket.

Artist wins appeal, ex-husband fails in legal bid to get half her copyright

However, Sirpa Alalaakkola's ex-husband will receive a larger share of other assets.

'Flawed': Supermarket giant takes Wellington City Council to court over cycleway

New World Thorndon is challenging the cycleway directly outside its entrance.

‘You will die’: Ex Warriors prodigy's reign of terror over victim

Ex Junior Warrior had his victim, a man just trying to sell his car, at his beck and call.

Man who spent taxpayer money on gambling, adult entertainment says prison too harsh

Nathan Downey fraudulently obtained nearly $200k from MSD.

Teacher, 52, charged with pensioner's murder, appears in court

Helen Gregory died as a result of a violent act, police said.

Young woman who took her own life had asked to go to more secure care facility

She was found unresponsive in her bedroom at a mental health respite facility.

Shirtless, barefoot physio spoke about cannabis, swore at patient

The physio also continued to treat patients even after his suspension.

Racial slur: Te Whatu Ora nurse sacked following comment about colleague

Three of the nurse's colleagues reacted to the comment with laughing emojis.

'F**king arrest them all': Brawl erupts inside Wellington courtroom, armed police respond

About 10 police units responded to the brawl, opposite Parliament.

Botox botch up: Woman injected by unqualified 'nurse' suffers pain surges, racing heart

The doctor was away, so told his unqualified practice manager to do the procedure herself.

Family take action against airline over $25k business class seats

The family claimed economy was full, but a tribunal disagreed.