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New Auckland CBD building height allowances too short, housing group says
The skyscraper height limits are too restrictive, an advocacy group campaigning for more housing says.

What ethnic communities get from Budget 2025
The Budget includes funding to help reform young offenders, free up police resources and address language barriers in accessing public services.

What Norris must do to step out of Piastri's shadow in F1 title hunt
It has been a difficult couple of months for Lando Norris since his season-opening win in the wet in Melbourne in March.

New Dunedin Hospital configuration revealed
Work on the new Dunedin Hospital Inpatient Building was paused over budget concerns, and now the final configuration of the hospital has been confirmed.

Emergency services on scene of serious crash in West Otago town
Serious injuries have been reported after the car hit a garage and caught on fire.

Former Alliance Smithfield meatworks site sold
The site of one of Timaru’s longest-running businesses has sold, five months after it closed its doors for good.

Government’s controversial Regulatory Standards Bill passes first reading
The regulations minister welcomed the legislation’s advancement, saying red tape was holding the country back, while the Opposition denounced it as a “dangerous power grab”.

Warning issued after heroin disguised as white powder in Auckland, sold as benzodiazepine
No benzodiazepine was detected; heroin presence was confirmed by ESR testing.

Have you seen Michael? Police release CCTV images of Wellington man missing four days
He was last seen on CCTV in Petone on Monday.

Clutha vehicle bursts into flames after smashing into garage, serious injuries
The road is blocked and motorists should avoid the area.

Man arrested after string of burglaries in Napier
The 51-year-old man is now facing two charges of burglary, one charge of possessing instruments for burglary, and one of receiving stolen property.

Tauranga driver allegedly raises knife at another motorist
Inspector Logan Marsh said the matter is being taken seriously amid concerns the incident might not be isolated.

Cook Islands declares dengue fever outbreak in Rarotonga amid rising cases
The Health Ministry says the World Health Organisation and regional health partners have been informed. It adds recent rain and humidity have increased mosquito activity.

Rotorua: Sakura Hall named as 2-year-old girl who died in Dansey Rd crash
'This loss is not only profoundly painful - it is unimaginable.'

Kiwi driver angry and motivated after team caught up in Indy 500 cheating scandal
Scott McLaughlin will have a new strategist and engineer because of a rules infraction that concerned a part on Team Penske cars other than his own.

Wellington man missing since Monday
Police are continuing to appeal for public assistance in locating the man.

Council taking back capital projects from Wellington Water
South Wairarapa District Council prepares for shift to a more local water entity.

CCTV footage shows brazen bike thefts in Christchurch
Christchurch police say the number of bikes being stolen in the city is staggering.

Trio of teens to appear in youth court after young woman seriously assaulted
A young woman was seriously assaulted in Papatoetoe carpark on Thursday night.

Trade surplus hits historic $1.4b high amid soaring primary exports
New Zealand's primary sector has recorded its highest monthly trade surplus since 1960.

Budget 2025: Social Development Minister Louise Upston wary of detailing possible exceptions to 18-19yo benefit cuts
The Government saves more than $160m through the change.

Former world champion surf life guard suspended after trafficking banned substances
Surf Lifesaving veteran Morgan Foster said he was bought the prohibited substances with the intention of helping another person with an injury.

Rugby player stood down as alleged assault investigated
Police and the South Canterbury Rugby Football Union are investigating an alleged assault in Timaru that left one man requiring surgery.