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Rotorua drivers hit with month's parking fees in one day

The council has apologised for any 'short-term inconvenience' the issue caused.

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.

Key says Trump using tariffs largely for leverage – but has fears for NZ film industry

The former Prime Minister also sees confidence returning to the New Zealand economy.

'Aussiewood' courts Hollywood as Trump film tariffs loom

The tariffs could also impact New Zealand's film industry and locations.

Collins 'shocked' at Te Pāti Māori social media post as MPs consider haka verdict

'This is not something we’ve seen before.'

Real Life: Voom’s Buzz Moller on how ‘Beth’ became accidental student radio hit

'No one was meant to hear it,' Moller said while discussing his life, music and career.

‘Something out of a horror movie': Parole board describes man's abduction and sexual assault of jogger

Haydn Christy was jailed in 2016 for 12 years with an 8-year minimum non-parole period.

Gun allegedly fired in MSD office, man charged

No one was injured during the incident, police confirmed.

Auditor-General launches probe into school lunches

Inquiry will cover planning, procurement and contract implementation for the programme.

'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marina

A forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.

'Heartbreaking': 38 pōhutukawa trees mowed down by vandals

Replacing the trees is estimated to cost $20,000, says Napier's mayor.