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Balancing the books: Gisborne councillors debate fairness of new water regulation levy

Councillors opted to absorb costs from the existing water services budget.

Wellington City Councillor Ray Chung launches mayoral campaign

First-term independent Wellington city councillor Ray Chung has launched his campaign for the city's top job, with former broadcaster Peter Williams speaking at the event.

Thomas Coughlan: How the Forbes scandal exposed flaws in NZ's security clearance system

Analysis: The Prime Minister is right to be concerned about vetting processes.

Katrina Bennett: Why Bishop's outburst is totally unlike Whanau's case

OPINION: A beer in hand is worlds away from a self-confessed drinking problem.

Watch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leaders

Three MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year.

'An issue for all women': Brothel madam on alleged recording by PM's former staffer

The madam wants changes to privacy laws on recording without consent.

Fake police 'courier' defrauded 19 elderly victims

The scammer was caught in the act by police when he showed up to collect $170,000 of gold.

Three people charged with manslaughter over fatal Loafers Lodge fire

Police have laid the charges against building management, two years after the tragedy.

Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island

Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.

'Brought it back up': Erin Patterson's cake confession in murder trial

She confessed to lying about cancer concerns to gain support from in-laws.

From Maraenui to Te Papa – the community banners that caught the national museum's eye

Banners made in Napier and spotted on the streets of Wellington are now off to Te Papa.

Wellington Mayoral candidate Andrew Little unveils key public transport policy

Little says it would save commuters hundreds of dollars every year.

On The Up: 'A hard thing to pull off' – the argument that made three teens national champs

Hawke's Bay won the secondary school debating champs for the first time in 37 years.

Editorial: Changing a place name should be considered carefully

OPINION: In more than 1800 submissions, 52% supported changing Russell's name.

Millions in taxpayer cash on the line as Govt pushes for Wellington Avatar premiere

Disney stands to gain tens of millions of dollars if one of the films premieres in NZ.

‘Emerging Company of the Year’ Projectworks raises US$12m, plans AI splash

Wellington start-up says it will be able to spot when you're burned out.

Why investors are hopeful ahead of potential US-China talks

Oil prices surged because of a weak dollar and tensions in Ukraine.

Budget fallout: Labour, National take political hit in latest poll

NZ First, Greens gain as National and Labour fall in latest poll.