Communities will ‘have to sacrifice’ under rates cap – mayors
Two South Island mayors say the Government’s 4% cap on rates increases could affect public services as councils…
Wife ‘had enough’ before butchering and binning husband in Sydney
A woman says her life was in danger when she stabbed her husband, dismembered his body and disposed…
Public Service Commissioner refuses MBIE boss’ offer to resign after deliberately misleading MPs
“The ministry would have been aware that in choosing to answer as it did it was certain that…
Police investigate sudden death at Wellington’s Gordon Wilson Flats
Police are investigating a sudden death at the Gordon Wilson Flats in Wellington this morning. Police were notified…
Cooks fisherman finds millions of dollars of cocaine washed ashore
A fisherman from a remote island in the Cook Islands says he feared for his life after a…
Canada strikes back at US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalates
Canada struck back at the United States on Tuesday (local time) with retaliatory tariffs on about US$20 billion…
Man dies after car goes off wharf into Ōamaru Harbour
A man has died after a car went off a wharf and into Ōamaru Harbour last night. Police…
Holocaust Centre chair says Green MP should apologise for remarks
The chairperson of the Holocaust Centre says a Green MP should apologise after invoking the Holocaust while debating…
All Blacks v Springboks: Anton Segner ruled out for rest of tour
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What the Opportunity Party’s land tax would mean for house prices
The Opportunity Party’s land tax proposal could cut house values by at least 10 percent, economists say. The…
Music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise…
‘Not rehashing’: Penk won’t confirm or deny leading coup on Luxon
Sacked National Party minister Chris Penk has declined to confirm or deny the Prime Minister’s assertion he was…