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Advocacy group takes government to court over speed limit increases
The government plans to reverse former Labour government's speed limit reductions.

Three taken to hospital after taking substance they thought was cocaine
Three people were hospitalised in the Wairarapa over the weekend after taking something that they thought was cocaine.

ANZ defends $2.1b profit: 'Making a fair return for our shareholders'
The country's biggest bank is again defending its massive profits in the face of parliamentary scrutiny, saying it reflects the size of the business.

Mid-sized businesses drive growth, says MYOB research
Research from the MYOB Discover Live conference showcases mid-sized businesses as vital to enhancing New Zealand's economic productivity through technology and automation.

Bowel cancer screening changes 'driven by ideology, not facts'
The government is being accused of sacrificing peoples' lives for ideology by delaying bowel cancer screening for Maori and Pacific people from 50 to 58.

Huawei & Melia reveal innovative global smart hotel showcase
Huawei and Meliá Hotels International have launched a Global Smart Hotel Showcase at Torre Melina, aiming to boost digital transformation in hospitality.

Family of man who died after confrontation with police try to get body home
Relatives of Fa’asala Sam Matue, 45, who was Tasered and pepper sprayed on an Auckland beach, are working to bring his body back to Brisbane for burial.

The child homicide case police never told you about
The 19-month-old boy’s death at a south Auckland property was reported to police in June 2024. His mother has since been charged with manslaughter.

Popular Hamilton bar bans patrons under the age of 20
"There just seems to be a love affair with breaking toilets when you're young and going out to drink," Lawrenson Group chief executive John Lawrenson told Checkpoint.

Three people hospitalised in Wairarapa after taking what they thought was cocaine
Police are investigating after three people were hospitalised in Wairarapa over the weekend after ingesting an unknown substance.

Kapa haka leaders at top of the South Island confident region is ready to host Te Matatini
Speculation has been rife that the Nelson-Marlborough region could miss out on its confirmed host status due to concerns over infrastructure and accommodation.

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