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Budget airline Jetstar apologises for misleading New Zealand customers as hefty fine looms
The budget airline was taken to court over charges that it discouraged consumers from seeking compensation they were legally entitled to for delayed or cancelled flights.

Woman accused of trying to ghost tap thousands of dollars worth of jewellery
Police say she tried to use stolen credit card details on several smartphones to make paywave purchases at a high-end store.

Baidu Sales Slide Most Since 2022 in Fierce China AI Contest

Tributes flow as beloved Wallabies great retires
Former Wallabies team-mates and several ex-All Blacks have also paid tribute to the Australian’s career.

Mystery of ‘huge boom’ in seaside Christchurch suburb solved
Residents said they heard the mysterious sound on Wednesday night, with one saying their house shook.

Wai+T water plan wins over majority
Tararua, Masterton, Carterton, and South Wairarapa councils are now bound together in a joint water services delivery agreement to deliver Local Water Done Well reform.

Peeni Henare 'mistaken', Labour won't repeal gang patch ban
Henare told the audience at a by-election debate his party would repeal the gang patch ban.

Two arrested as police target illegal hunters in Southland
Operation Hawk, has been targeting illegal hunters and associated criminal activity.

Typical new home loan borrower now about $270 a month better off - economist
BNZ's chief economist says the average mortgage rate paid in June was 5.66 percent.

Twelve charged with murder of 20-year-old man in Rotorua
Twelve people have been charged with the murder of 20-year-old Zain Matenga Taikato-Fox in Rotorua last month.

Opposition's backbench overtakes National's on bills passed
Members' bills can come from any backbench MP. Usually successful government bills far outnumber opposition bills - but not this Parliament.

Auckland Council to consult iwi, government ministries and local boards on intensification plan
The council will go to iwi authorities, government ministries, and local boards for consultation on a draft plan to increase intensification and strengthen hazard rules for new buildings.

Gartner highlights key AI & innovation trends for APAC governments
Gartner identifies key AI trends for APAC governments in 2025, focusing on AI agents, digital innovation labs, and strong AI governance to enhance citizen services.

Netball: Pulse lose Silver Ferns shooter Amelia Walmsley
The Pulse have lost their fifth player, this time the ANZ Premiership's most prolific shooter Amelia Walmsley.

Waikato farm fined for neglecting 230 cattle, 12 deaths linked to milk fever
A Waikato farm owner and two former contract milkers have been fined a total of $27,000 for serious animal welfare breaches.

Why this simple idea to protect politicians isn’t popular with all MPs
Parliament wants to ban protests near homes - but a simple idea can have fish hooks.

Serious crash involving cyclist closes road in Onehunga, Auckland
There has been a serious crash between a vehicle and a cyclist in Onehunga, Auckland on Thursday afternoon.

Gang Conflict Warrant in place after Levin shootings
Police believe those involved are from the same gang.

Auckland mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni unveils transport policy plan
Kerrin Leoni is putting her weight behind a campaign to get train services to Kumeu-Huapai in Auckland's North-West.

Andrew Webster lures son of former Warrior home from NRL rival
When the winger takes the field, he’s likely to become the first son of a former Warrior to make their debut for the Auckland-based outfit.

Five towns where you can snag a property bargain - no matter what the OCR is
House prices in some of these tiny towns are like a nostalgia trip - they’ll take you right back to the prices of five to 10 years ago.