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'Respect his decision': Tonga PM Hu'akavameiliku resigns
Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has resigned, the Tongan parliament office has confirmed.

One in five expect holiday strain on wallet to be worse this year
It's never too late to set up a household budget, Westpac says.

Nearly $40 for a burrito? Aussie journo shocked at NZ prices
He’d expected Aotearoa to be expensive, but felt the ‘level of opportunism’ in Queenstown was ‘something to behold’.

Bird flu: Another 40,000 chickens to be culled
Chickens in all four of the farm’s sheds have already been culled.

Crypto’s tech doesn’t like people
Despite a surge in crypto users, many newcomers find the technology confusing and inaccessible, hindering their ability to invest effectively.

Pukekohe residents may notice 'slight change' in taste of tap water
The water is no longer coming from Waikato River, after a storm-damaged treatment plant was fixed.

Watch: The pit stop blunder that cost Liam Lawson in Abu Dhabi
‘The wheels aren’t on mate,’ is not what an F1 team wants to hear right after a pit stop.

Auckland store Geoff’s Emporium closing after 40 years
Selling costumes and other party accessories, Geoff’s Emporium has been a one stop shop for partygoers across Auckland.

No surprises for Bougainville MP in Panguna report
Theonila Roka Matbob says the report into the environmental and human rights legacy of the Panguna mine gives her satisfaction.

CHATHAM ROCK CLOSES PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF SHARES
WELLINGTON New Zealand – Chatham Rock Phosphate Limited (TSXV: “NZP”, NZX: “CRP” and “3GRE” (Frankfurt) or the “Company”) is pleased to report that further to its news release dated October 15, 2024

Man hospitalised with electric shock while allegedly stealing copper
Firefighters had to rescue the man who became trapped under a vacant house, police say.

Watch: Cricketer writes himself into NZ record books
Central Stags allrounder Will Clark entered New Zealand's first-class cricket record books when he tore into Northern Districts with the bat and ball.

Auckland kid grows to lead Taranaki-Whanganui iwi
A descendant of Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi born and raised in Auckland is the new tumu whakarae to lead the board of the iwi agency Te Kaahui o Rauru.

Fight to save Wellington's Begonia House continues with offers from tradespeople
A developer has offered to take care of its redevelopment in exchange for a lease for a restaurant at the site, a city councillor says.

Black Caps forced to make at least one change for final test
He’s badly out of form with the bat but something bigger than cricket will keep Devon Conway opener out of the third test against England.

Is this NZ’s most politically incorrect Christmas parade?
Traditions die hard in the small South Canterbury town of Pleasant Point, and one of those is an annual Christmas parade which delights in poking fun at politicians and current affairs.

Motorbike accidents far too common, expert says as three die
The biker community is reeling after three motorcyclists died near Taihape at the weekend.

Poisoned Blenheim park trees cut down over safety risk
The trees at Horton Park have been cut down ahead of schedule due to the risk of falling debris for people using the park.

DigiCert predicts AI & quantum impact on cybersecurity 2025
DigiCert's 2025 cybersecurity predictions highlight the urgent need for Australian businesses to enhance digital trust amid rising AI-driven risks.