Can people ‘afford’ to stay? Residents in ‘shock’ at first water bills for Wellington – Stuff
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Opportunity forced to update tax policy documents to make spending cuts clearer
The Herald queried the figure, noting the combined departmental budgets of both agencies is significantly less than $3.8b…
Jordan air defences down Iran missiles, conflict enters new phase
Jordan’s air defences have shot down five missiles launched from Iran, the country’s state-run Petra news agency said,…
More than 10,000 teens left school in 2025 with no qualifications
A jump in the number of teens leaving school with no formal qualifications has continued. By John Gerritsen…
Stokes Valley fatal fire trial hears of firefighters’ mayday call
It was the third suspicious fire at the Hanson Grove flats within four weeks. Now, Mangu Kaha gang…
Minister shuts down mayor’s claim of softening stance on local body amalgamation
Local Government Minister Simon Watts says policy on amalgamation has not changed, after one mayor indicated a softening…
Wellington school’s move to combat students using AI
Wellington school teacher’s move to combat students using AI for assessments Checkpoint The head of science at St…
Rotorua crash: 5 injured, 2 seriously, in 2-vehicle collision north of city
Firefighters assisted police and ambulance staff. An operational support unit remained at the scene to help with traffic…
IPCA finds Whangārei officer unjustified in hitting man in head with launcher
Police dog handler Joshua Van Der Kwaak requested help from Morgan and constable Hayden Waetford to find Lemon.…
Samoa on the brink of international rugby ban, local media reports
Samoa is on the brink of being suspended by rugby’s world governing body, local media is reporting. It…
Whangārei officer’s use of sponge round barrel during arrest unjustified
A police officer used unjustified force when striking a man in the head and face during an arrest…
Officer charged with stealing police-issued gun
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