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'Considerable havoc': Man banned from running a business for life
Michael Le Roy has repeatedly caused environmental harm.

'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.

Sadistic chivalry with a power tool: Gang member admits drilling holes in stranger's thigh
A man slapped a woman's bottom in a nightclub... her boyfriend got cruel revenge.

Itsy bitsy ... New jumping spider species with 'puny' genitalia discovered
It lives under rimu bark, a behaviour not seen in other jumping spiders.

'Removed that barrier': Change for overseas visitors announced
It aligns New Zealand rules with Australia's translation requirements for visitors.

Player confusion over Silver Ferns eligibility
Netball NZ says no 100-test rule exists; eligibility is board's discretion.

Released: Double killer Mark Lundy walks free after 23 years
Lundy has spent more than 23 years behind bars for killing his wife and daughter.

Antisemitic hate message graffitied in Wellington
The Jewish Council said it's seeing a rise in antisemitism in NZ.

Taupō family of six complete 3048km Te Araroa trail in 218 days
Kids as young as six finished the trail with the whole family.

Third venomous snake washes up: How storms are driving sea snakes to NZ shores
The snake was dead when it was discovered.

Unemployment remains unchanged at 5.1%
The labour market remains subdued despite better-than-expected result.

'Significant risk': Tariffs heighten volatility, Reserve Bank warns
Banks have strong capital to maintain credit flows amid market volatility.

'Worst nightmare’: Boy escapes abduction on first day walking by himself
A stranger attempted to abduct a boy in Manurewa on Monday afternoon.

Unemployment expected to hit 5.3%, highest in nearly a decade
New unemployment rate figures are due out today.

Gregor Paul: How broadcasters fuel the F-bomb industry in rugby
OPINION: Collins' incident led to more in-game interviews seeking raw player reactions.

'Critical investment': NZ urged to electrify 6 million machines
New Zealand has 10 million fossil-fuelled machines, with 84% having electric alternatives.

'We're going to act like a real country': Judith Collins on NZ's $12b defence splurge
The Defence Minister says New Zealand is a 'small price-taker' from the world.

Milked dry: Northland dairy goat farmers' 'beautiful dream' sours in bank battle
BNZ is pushing for a sale, potentially leaving them with no home for retirement.

Audrey Young speaks to Defence Minister Judith Collins
Senior Political Correspondent Audrey Young speaks to Minister of Defence Judith Collins. Video / Marty Melville

Kea Kids News: Kiwi kids react to the new Aotearoa Minecraft game
Reporter Kaleo and his crack Minecraft team are testing out Aotearoa Minecraft, a free game that features some of the most well-known locations from our own backyard!

'Bold and courageous': PM sets priorities for new science council
The Prime Minister's new chief science adviser is Dr John Roche from MPI.