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Council delays decision on Summerhays St social housing
The Palmerston North City Council is considering whether there is another way to make a $25 million social housing development work.

Fourth urgent inquiry by the Waitangi Tribunal, this time on Maori wards
The Tribunal is conducting another urgent inquiry into plans to require councils to hold a binding referendum on Maori wards.

Future of the planet more important than the Greens survival, former co-leader James Shaw says
Former Green Party co-leader James Shaw calls out tribalism and hyper-partisanship - including in his own party.

US optimistic revised Hamas proposal may break Gaza ceasefire impasse
The United States believes the remaining differences between Israel and Hamas can be bridged in negotiations over the Palestinian militant group's latest ceasefire proposal.

Four sought in relation to Auckland Queen Street incident
Three men and a woman are being sought by police after an incident in central Auckland.

Stripper tradie turned cocaine diver denied parole
An Australian man paid $50,000 to come to NZ and retrieve bags of cocaine will stay in jail for another year.

'Completely unacceptable': Richmond roadworkers copping daily abuse
In one serious incident, a motorist drove towards a worker until their bumper toucher their shin after being asked to turn around.

NZR back down and side with Governance Review, board to potentially reapply
After originally fighting for a modified version of the review findings, NZR have indicated they intend to adopt them in full.

RMA Minister rejects Wellington council's bid to remove heritage protections from buildings
Council did not provide sufficient evidence to support its reasons for removing the 10 buildings from the Heritage schedule, Chris Bishop says.

School lunches to stay, but ‘forget quinoa and hummus’
Associate Education Minister David Seymour says the programme will continue in its current form for the rest of the year, with changes from 2025.

Golfers frustrated at slow progress over access
Amberley golfers have vented their frustrations at the lack of progress in resolving road access to their golf course.

UN wants international backing to curb PNG violence
The United Nations is seeking more international assistance as it strives to help Papua New Guinea overcome the violence that frequently erupts in the country.

Australian visitors bounce back strongly despite not meeting pre-Covid-19 levels
Australian visitor numbers are bouncing back strongly, despite representing the country's largest gap in visitor volume.

Enchanter sinking trial: Monster wave 'just got big then and there' - survivor
The only passenger to see the wave before it hit the boat said it was so big "I had to look up to see it", and estimated it was 10m high.

Search for missing fisherman off Raglan coast paused
The search for the man who went missing off the coast of Raglan more than two weeks ago has been paused.

Man arrested and charged after Timaru shooting
The incident on Saturday put a person in hospital with a gun shot injury.

Live: School lunch changes 'a backtrack', Labour says
The Opposition's education spokesperson says she's "relieved" that David Seymour hasn't got the cuts he campaigned on, calling it a win for kids.

Ambitious research project on subantarctic islands wraps up
Rangers, scientists and researchers braved strong winds, rain and low cloud to collect more information on the island’s native species.

AstraZeneca says it will withdraw Covid-19 vaccine globally as demand dips
According to media reports, the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker had previously admitted in court documents that the vaccine causes side-effects such as blood clots and low blood platelet counts.

Here's what you should be earning at any age
What are the numbers relevant to your demographic and how does your income stack up?