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Hosting America's Cup too expensive, Luxon says
Labour says it might not have shelled out the millions required either, but the government should have tried harder.

Cheers! Iconic former scarfie bar gets demolished
A popular former student pub in Dunedin is set to be demolished.

Shakespeare ‘to be’ compulsory for seniors under draft English proposal
The draft Year 7-13 English curriculum proposes compulsory Shakespeare for senior school students, and spelling and keyboard lessons for children at intermediate.

Gold rises to another record as anxiety grips markets ahead of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’
Markets around the world continue to sink on fears about President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies, and investors keep ploughing money into gold, with futures hitting another record high.

Registrations open for NZ's Pacific Access Category and Samoa Quota visas
Up to 1650 Samoan citizens, 250 Tongan, 250 Fijian, 75 Kiribati, and 75 Tuvaluan citizens may be granted residence this year.

Supreme Court orders a recall of Papua New Guinea parliament
The Court has ruled that parliament must be recalled on 8 April to debate a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister James Marape.

New Director-General of Health named as Audrey Sonerson
Audrey Sonerson has been appointed to the role after the resignation of Diana Sarfati.

Boys’ High dispute: ‘You told people Nic had defecated on your property, didn't you?’
Suz Mowat denies she blamed headmaster Nic Hill for leaving faeces on her driveway, despite fearing “retaliation” over their work disputes.

My Food Bag - Market Update: FY25 Return to Growth
My Food Bag Group Limited (MFB) provides this brief update in the interests of keeping the market informed of trading performance following the conclusion of the financial year ending 31 March 2025 (FY25)

Pedestrian dies after being hit by ute while crossing road in Canterbury
The crash happened in Sheffield early on Tuesday.

Atmospheric river: Downpours predicted for South Island
MetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island and says they could be upgraded to warnings on Wednesday.

Queenstown councillor Niki Gladding stripped of roles after revealing confidential plan
Queenstown's Niki Gladding revealed a plan to discharge treated sewage into the Shotover River.

Wanted man with more than 20 warrants arrested after fleeing police at high-speed across Auckland
The man is due to appear in North Shore District Court on Wednesday facing multiple charges, including aggravated failing to stop, dangerous driving, assault with a blunt instrument and possession of methamphetamine.

The atmospheric river: what’s new about what’s coming
A month of rain all at once and sticky, moist days - this is everything we have found out today about the weather system barrelling toward NZ.

Toa Henderson takes out Open and Golden Shears in one year
The first-time finalist blitzed the field during Saturday's Great New Zealand Muster, shearing 25 sheep in less than 20 minutes.

Instant sin bin? NRL puts clubs on notice after lack of action on high shots
In an email to all 17 clubs, the NRL has admitted at least four players should have been given marching orders after high shots.

Rainbow community 'vulnerable' after political attack on Green MP - Labour
Labour MPs have come to the support of Benjamin Doyle after a reported spike in death threats against the Green MP.

Fiji Boxing faces setback as inquiry report into boxer's death is delayed
It is due to the promoter's lack of cooepration with the inquiry team, the Commission of Inquiry chair says.

GST on KiwiSaver saga draws to close after Inland Revenue releases guidance
Inland Revenue has released guidelines on how fund managers, including GST KiwiSaver providers, should interpret GST rules.

Mysterious smoke wafts over Christchurch
Firefighters are searching for the source of smoke over the city