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Watch live: David Seymour unveils overseas investment reforms amid foreign home buyers debate

Cabinet is currently discussing the prospect of foreign investors buying homes in NZ.

China’s military moves in Pacific pose growing threat, expert warns

Live firing exercises by China have forced aircraft to divert flight paths.

Student flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ gone

A Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year.

Flower growers have thorn in their side over proposed import changes

Flower growers worry the change could introduce new pests.

‘See you in court’: Trump and Governor clash over transgender athlete ban

Trump’s order allows agencies to deny funds to schools that allow transgender athletes.

Court again rejects ministry's management plan for Northland's cray fishery

The judge found the revised proposal did not address an urgent marine crisis.

Late, burnt and leaking: School rejects burnt lunches, opts for pizza instead

Whangārei Intermediate had to send back burnt and leaking school lunches.

Steven Joyce: Three reasons for renewed economic optimism in NZ

Challenges remain but there are bright spots.

Elon Musk ridiculed a blind person on X. Then a mob went to work

DOGE head uses his social media platform to target critics – and their families.

‘Taking back control’: Police spent $75,000 patrolling gang funeral

Eighteen arrests were made as out-of-town cops and the Eagle helicopter swooped.

Council assets could be discounted for housing entity

The public will soon have a say on a joint venture housing proposal.

Manurewa Marae inquiry: Significant failures found in data safeguards, Stats head falls on sword

The failures were described as 'concerning' and 'problematic'.

Public Service boss mulls axing govt departments, PM reacts

Public Service Commissioner considers culling entities to tackle double-ups, waste.

Luxon open to sending NZ peacekeepers to Ukraine

PM says NZ often aligns with Britain's foreign policy decisions.

Revealed: Mega-ministry’s 63% cut to ‘Big Four’ consultancy spending

The agency's "big four" spend went from $7.1m to $2.6m in a financial year.

Letters: Destiny Church extremists are a clear and present danger

OPINION: 'For too long, [Brian Tamaki] has been allowed to push his agenda.'