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Parties may have competing tax visions, but paying for NZ’s future isn’t getting cheaper
Digital models to help predict natural hazards in Kiwi capital
‘Not a snowball’s chance’ – Police appalled at motorcyclist’s speed
Presentation Of Financial Statement
Regulatory Standards Board makes first findings
Verbatim theatre uses the real words of real people. But can an edited truth ever be real?
Driver’s Plans Get Spiked
Rugby League World Cup: support your side, celebrate safely
KiwiRail to fund additional ferries works in Picton
Batteries Cause Garbage Truck Fire In Dalton Street
Police Are Responding To Fatal Crash – Apsley
Police acknowledge IPCA findings in use of force in Naenae
Have You Seen Dylin?
Second man charged as investigation continues into alleged sexual abuse on the Central Coast – Strike Force Zetter
Outcomes From October 2026 Standing Committee Meetings
Voters want stronger action on AI. Can NZ afford to keep taking a soft approach?
Air New Zealand punctuality climbs to 87.3 percent, ranking third in Asia Pacific
Qantas Launches New Zealand Sale With Fares From $289
Just politics or the ‘opposite of clever’? The risks and rewards of strategic voting
Man charged after allegedly secretly filming the sexual abuse of three women on Central Coast
Rural Round-Up showcases reward and opportunities of rural general practice
Serious assault in Norsewood
Routine Reservoir Cleaning Underway
Appeal for information following discovery of large pool of blood
Four more school redevelopments get the green light
DECLUTTER, CASH IN AND GRAB A BARGAIN DURING THE GARAGE SALE TRAIL
More psychology hubs to grow the frontline
Faster access to community support
New Wellington Dam bridge opens in boost for South West tourism
Researchers Gain Funding To Tackle Natural Hazard Risks
Kids in healthy homes less likely to be hospitalised
Statements from Queensland Rail Chair Andrew Wellington and CEO Kat Stapleton
Dig Into Free Compost
Taking $14.6 million off criminals to protect New Zealanders
Police seek information about a paintball shooting in central Wellington
Next steps for Nelson Tasman weather radar
Money for something: why public funding for NZ’s live music scene needs retuning
Ahead of the global climate summit, Pacific leaders call on nations to keep 1.5°C within reach
Man charged after firearms, drugs and cash allegedly seized – Wellington
Inspector Caroline Martin appointed as new Hawke’s Bay Area Commander
Roads And Transport Upgrade Plea
Cities across the world are sinking because of groundwater depletion. But the process can be reversed
Police praise man for making report; encourage him to come forward
30 September 2026
Tragedy stopped Mawson exploring this remote Antarctic region. We must get there to study its melting ice
Victorian Fire Season To Officially Begin
Seal of approval: officers help stranded pup back to sea 
Driver arrested after failing to stop at Glen Osmond