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EU passes new rules for pets, including microchips and bans on mutilations
All cats and dogs sold must have microchips registered in an EU database.
‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules
Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.
Government agrees to big change for proposed anti-stalking law, doxing included
The committee believed the act of “doxing” should be added to the list.
Opinion: Here are 4 ways to make your home feel warmer this winter
New Zealand faces its first major cold snap of 2025, stressing chilly homes.
Opinion: Democrats face growing tension over trans athletes in sports
Democrats urge a rethink on trans issues, focusing on women's sports.
Why Hawke's Bay households will pay more for water by 2026
Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.
Inside the battles that shattered Trump and Musk’s alliance
Trump felt dejected after Elon Musk's public call for his impeachment.
Shane Te Pou: My daughter wrote a letter to Brooke van Velden, this is what it said
OPINION: Fifty students wrote to the Cabinet minister about pay equity changes.
Con artist property developer who ‘financially disemboweled’ victims gets more jail time
Victim says 'narcissist' fraudster Aaron Coupe ruined lives and was nabbed on skiing trip.
Beehive staffer's resignation sparks debate on NZ privacy laws
The PM is open to revisiting image-based sexual abuse after Michael Forbes scandal.
'Completely dysfunctional': Turmoil within PNG's anti-corruption agency
Leadership tensions hamper PNG's anti-corruption body, ICAC.
'Time to drop the really big bomb’: Musk claims Trump linked to Epstein files in online clash
Musk provided no evidence for his claims about the documents.
Shannon stepping down as Entain Australia CEO
Dean Shannon's resignation will be seen as a major loss for the NZ racing industry.
Researchers warn of Pike River mine disaster potential repeat amid WorkSafe shake-up
A health and safety expert believes the minister is being 'dogmatic' in changing WorkSafe.
Brent Carey: Why a social media ban for under-16s won't work
OPINION: Stifling youth expression won't solve digital dilemmas.
Gang patch ban: Police reveal how many charges, patches seized
Police say gangs have largely complied, reducing public fear and intimidation.
'Get out of my house and out of my life': Landlord to tenant after bad haircut
A bad haircut sparked violence and furious text messages, landing a landlord in court.
'Struggling to keep up': Support for banning under-16s from social media
Parents struggle with children’s social media use, fearing harmful content exposure.
Sexual vendetta: Tenant showed flatmate's nude pics to Epsom boarding house
The landlord must pay $7778 damages after a slew of complaints from tenants.
Property Insider: Wee problem blights rich-lister’s boatshed
Once, wine was made in the buildings. Now it's Tourism Holdings' HQ – campervan heaven.
Editorial: Checks on substandard rentals long overdue
OPINION: Inspectors made surprise visits to Dunedin's student flats this week.
Amateur fight event attracts police attention in Auckland
The contest, promoted by Dan Hooker, offers a $50,000 prize for 32 amateur fighters.
'An orgy of corruption': Trump criticised for crypto event with top investors
Trump hosted a private dinner for 220 memecoin investors at his golf club.
Budget 2025: $212m in cuts to existing business, science and innovation programmes
No surprises in another thin year for the sector.
Google NZ sends $1b offshore as it increases profit, threat of digital sales tax melts away
An academic calls out a lack of transparency in two areas.
NZ teens ditch smartphones for 'brick' phones
A 2025 survey found 95% of New Zealanders aged 15+ use social media.