Takeover powers: Govt set to override councils under RMA shake-up
Cabinet will insert a new regulation power into the Resource Management Act.
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On The Up: No Lack of goals as Super Sam hunts pro football dream
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'No sense': Defence challenges motive in mushroom poisoning case
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Hart family business acquires Hansells Masterton out of receivership
Walter & Wild, the new owner, initially placed Hansells into receivership.
'Is it a booze bus?': Epic police bus ads to extend to trains - first image
Police recruitment applications surge 48% in first two weeks of eye-catching bus ads.
Heritage NZ ‘deeply disappointed’ by stripped protection for Gordon Wilson Flats
The decision to delist the building has reignited the city's heritage debate.
PM’s deep dive into Michael Forbes scandal to release findings in August
Parliament staffers are currently having their clearances checked.
'I said sack him – then wrote his book': Why Gregor Paul authored Ian Foster's autobiography
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Why Te Arawa's marae relay is becoming a community staple
The event returned after halting in the 1990s due to high traffic costs.
Australia Post unveils dedicated parcel-only offices for online shoppers
Customers can access 24/7 self-service desks and parcel lockers.
Sunshine follows chilly start before wet weather returns for Matariki
One South Island spot fell into the double figures below zero this morning.
NZ Media Council upholds complaint over inaccurate NZ Herald ferry bullet points
The council ruled the Herald was responsible for correcting material added to the story.
'Ugly scar on the skyline': Derelict social housing block to lose heritage status
The flats on The Terrace have sat empty since 2012 after they were found to be unsafe.
How one second made the difference in teen's fatal crash with bus
The 17-year-old motorcyclist died after a bus turned across his path in Upper Hutt.
900km mission: 15-year-old's long ride to Parliament to support Māori wards
Jack, 15, will ride from Whakatāne to Wellington, starting on June 28.
Why exploring NZ's rich Māori heritage is a must-do
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'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki
Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.
‘Rare opportunity’: Wellington’s floating boat cafe up for sale
The popular cafe, housed in a 66-year-old tugboat, has an asking price of $220,000.
'Eye-watering': Police say 18yo driver hit nearly 200km/h on Akl motorway
Police say it's fortunate staff weren’t knocking on someone’s door to advise of a death.
Mighty Ape boss fronts over glitch that saw some users logged into other users’ accounts
Online retailer has suffered a six-month period of glitches since an October upgrade.
Rising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid Inquiry
Economists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.
Reserve Bank blocks media from talk by OCR committee member Prasanna Gai
The Reserve Bank says no new information was disclosed in the speech.
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The Prime Minister will meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing.
Phil Gifford: Key factors to decide the Crusaders-Chiefs showdown
OPINION: The Crusaders haven't lost a home playoff, so don't bet against them now.
1000 kills and counting: Golf course's predator control success
Hastings Golf Course bird life thrives as predator numbers decline.
Why Kiwi rich-lister is launching multi-million dollar foundation
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Treasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figures
The figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings
Small Business: Weaving culture and quality with Nodi Rugs
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Crews tackle two house fires within 30 minutes
Two Tauranga house fires on June 14 were put out by Fire and Emergency NZ firefighters.
‘Sink it, for all I care’: Mother calls for crane's removal after son’s fatal fall
Two people have died after jumping off the historic Hikitia crane in Wellington.