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New mum shocked by 90-day return to work mortgage condition

Bank says it will approve loan only if mother returns to work within 90 days of birth.

Three dead in Tonga eruption, all homes on Mango destroyed

Still no contact from the Ha'apai group of islands and concerns for low-lying islands.

Cabinet meets today to assess Covid traffic light settings

First Cabinet meeting of the year in New Plymouth to address imminent Omicron outbreak.

Chlöe Swarbrick: Let's focus next mayoral election on housing and climate

With overseas dreams on hold, let's make Auckland the place to live our best lives.

Claire Trevett: Five things on the PM's Covid-19 plate

The five issues facing PM Jacinda Ardern as another year of dealing with Covid-19 begins.

Health authorities chase 10 contacts of MIQ Omicron case yet to be tested

Ten people from two bus journeys linked to Omicron case yet to be tested.

Premium motorsport park sale funds to help housing needs

Liquidation will pay out more than 150 shareholders of former park owner.

Hamish Rutherford: Credit crackdown - did Govt ignore warning signs?

A consumer lending probe will not avoid awkward questions for minister and his advisors.

Self-driving car startup co-founded by Kiwi raises US$200m

Sir Richard Branson among backers.

Juha Saarinen: At last, reasons for the ransomware bandits to be fearful

Maybe there's some justice in the virtual world after all.

Smash and grab: Robbery at South Auckland jewellery store

Photos of the robbery show display cases smashed open and glass littering the shop floor.

Regulators will show more muscle this year, directors warned

Institute of Directors' take on the five top issues in 2022.

Uncertain NZ sharemarket continues to flounder

Another late surge saved face for the New Zealand sharemarket.

More pain at the pump: Petrol could hit $3 a litre this year

Kiwis are set for more pain at the pump.

Officials advised against spending $85m on KiwiRail workshops. Govt is doing it regardless

Government funds are reviving rail workshops, but will private sector rejuvenation follow?

ACC claims: How 113,900 Aucklanders hurt themselves during lockdown

Tumbles, trips, cuts, sprains, falls, gashes, slips happened in 107 days.

Tonga death toll: MFAT confirms two deaths

One of the deaths was British woman Angela Glover.

Has NZ dodged another Omicron bullet?

NZ appears to have got lucky at another roll of the Omicron dice, epidemiologist says.