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Dogs and drinks allowed at hairdressers as 1980 rule slashed

Regulations will be revoked by the end of July, empowering business owners: David Seymour.

Luxon expecting 'seamless transition' as Peters hands over to Seymour

The Prime Minister spoke live to Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.

Richard Prebble: Labour's support of Te Pāti Māori over haka punishment will be defining issue for next election

OPINION: Te Pāti Māori leaders skipped the Budget debate despite protests on their behalf.

‘Please don’t do it’: Devastated family warn of viral tackle trend after teen's death

Ryan Satterthwaite's family say it was an accident waiting to happen.

Luxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim Bolger

The ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.

Which trades have to come back and fix things the most on new NZ homes?

New data on the building sector covers tradie callbacks, land prices, consents, and more.

Wellington kura celebrating ‘bittersweet’ $35m long-awaited upgrade

'We see the excellent results in our kura kaupapa – despite the buildings they are in.'

'Pillorying colleagues': Wellington's Observer warns about party politics on council

A leaked memo warns councillors against “replicating Parliamentary party politics".

$161m sale of Manukau shopping centre announced

The property is fully leased and on a 9.8ha site.

Nelson flooding: Workers use cars to block street from ‘idiot’ drivers creating waves

Nelson is bearing the brunt of heavy rain.

'Just hoping I'd get home': Passenger describes aborted landing on bumpy flight

Bumpy flight for basketball boss: 'This one was one of the worst'.

'A real boost': Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch celebrating summer of success

One city saw a visitor spend of more than $30 million over the 2024-25 summer.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North Island

Wild weather in the south looks to be improving, with northern areas in the firing line.

Heavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New Zealand

MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.

Patients ‘suffering’ after 1500 treated in corridors over 36 days at an Auckland ED

Staff report a significant risk to patients' health – and even their lives.

Minister defends new benefit sanctions coming into force

Beneficiaries face having half of their benefit restricted to certain spending.

Five players win almost $50k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?

A Porirua winner has claimed a $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize.

'Stay away from the jocks': Male National MPs conduct outfit checks in support of Nicola Willis

National MP Mike Butterick was careful to stop his caucus members from showing too much.