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Healthy Homes, KiwiSaver, Jobseeker and more - What's changing on 1 July?
Explainer - From Tuesday, new rules are affecting everything from Healthy Homes to ACC to Jobseeker and KiwiSaver. Here's a roundup. Audio
Looming wild weather likely 'another significant event' for storm-battered regions
Thunderstorms are forecast to bring heavy rain to the storm-battered Nelson and Tasman regions. Audio
Faster speed limit for popular Auckland motorway
A motorway used by over 20,000 vehicles a day will have a new speed limit of 110kph from Tuesday.
More heavy rain on the way for flooded regions - Civil Defence
Following a helicopter survey, Tasman's deputy mayor says damage to the Motueka Valley is more extensive than could be seen from the ground.
'We want her home': Teen missing from Auckland's LynnMall
Police are appealing for any information about the whereabouts of a 17-year-old girl who has been missing for three days.
'Kiwi ingenuity': Scientists praise new CO2 lab in a van
The van will access varying climates across NZ to help find the best way to reduce emissions.
Faulty meter left woman having to beg to pay hefty Watercare bill in instalments
Faults with 13,000 of Watercare's smart meters has led to customers being left to pay catch-up bills. Audio
Dead orca discovered on beach in Christchurch
Department of Conservation staff, local iwi and members of Project Jonah are at the scene and will remain with the body overnight.
Downpours and gales expected for much of South
MetService says surface flooding and slips are possible.
What does the Israel-Iran conflict mean for NZ?
Explainer - As the US joins the conflict between Israel and Iran, how will New Zealand be affected? Here's what you need to know so far as the situation continues to unfold. Audio
Ski season opens with Whakapapa, Tūroa under new management
Thousands of skiers, snowboarders and sightseers will head up Mount Ruapehu this long weekend.
Opposition slams Kāinga Ora decision to scrap public housing builds
The housing agency has identified 212 projects producing 3479 houses that will not proceed for "financial sustainability" reasons.
Pre-Matariki chaos descends on Auckland roads
Police have made an arrest after a stand-off in Mt Roskill, but road closures continue to cause headaches.
NZ halt to Cook Islands funding kept quiet for two weeks
The news - amid a stoush over the region's relationship with China - only emerged as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon prepares to meet Xi Jinping. Audio
Plan to combat 'stubbornly high' suicide rates launched
More than 600 Kiwis died by suspected suicide last year, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says. Audio
'No innocent players': Peters says NZ won't be taking sides in Israel-Iran conflict
Peters said the provocative behaviour by both Israel and Iran is to be criticised. Audio
Scott Forestry cleared to appeal exclusion from Port Hills wildfire claims
The company was excluded from an insurance settlement, after it was removed from the companies register in November 2022.
Teen driver clocked at nearly 200km/h on Auckland motorway
The 18-year-old's car has been impounded and he will face charges after allegedly reaching "eye-watering" speeds.
Matariki public holiday: What you need to know
Matariki, Aotearoa's newest public holiday, is marked this Friday. Here's what you need to know about what's open and what's not.
Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by motorcycle which fled scene
A man was transported to hospital in critical condition on Sunday afternoon.
Government considers Crown contributions to partnership projects
The move is designed to encourage more public private partnerships for infrastructure builds.
Two dead after boat capsizes off Taranaki
Police were notified of the incident about 200 metres off Pātea about 10.15am.
Respected Kiwi writer Maurice Gee has died, aged 93
The author penned more than 30 adult and children's novels, and won many, many awards.
Government targets affordable housing in Rotorua
Up to 150 social housing homes are scheduled for completion by July 2027.
