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Less frequent WoF inspections for some vehicles under proposed changes
The government says the current WoF rules are "riddled with outdated or nonsensical requirements".

Two men charged with murder over Te Puke shooting
The men, aged 39 and 40, have been charged with murder and are due to appear in the Tauranga District Court on Thursday.

'I wrote album after finding late uncle's mixtape'
Dan Astles found his late uncle's mixtape while rummaging through boxes in his grandparents' loft.

Boomtown festival's 2026 line-up announced
Organisers of a Hampshire festival have announced the music line-up for 2026.

Live: Watch the Silver Scroll Awards
Indie folk singer Marlon Williams' 1960s-inspired 'Aua Atu Ra' and kapa haka waiata 'Korero Maori' are finalists in this year's awards.

Crown labels murder accused's self-defence argument as untrue, illogical
David Bridgewater was fatally shot outside a property in Aranui, Christchurch in 2024.

‘Big change:’ Erica Stanford defends controversial draft school curriculum
Minister said it was not about the curriculum writers, ministry, or experts, but the kids.

Live: Silver Ferns v Australia - Constellation Cup updates
Follow all the Constellation Cup action from Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch.

Weather related insurance claims climb
Recovery and repair costs are already in the millions as claims climb.

Former Hamas hostage speaks at Elon University: ‘This is my victory’

Ben & Jerry's co-founder says Unilever blocked Palestine-themed ice cream

Polls open in Tanzania as ruling party seeks to extend decades in power

IDF discovers October 7 training facility and launch point hidden in Gaza mosque - report

German Chancellor Merz travels to Ankara to meet Turkey's Erdogan

Gloriavale's working structure resembles a 'sweatshop' - lawyer
Former members suffered exhaustion, suicidal thoughts, and felt trapped by Gloriavale's systems, a court has heard.

Govt pushes ahead with changes to foreign investment fund rules and fringe benefit tax
Revenue Minister Simon Watts said the changes would "sharpen the focus" on growing the economy.

Black Caps hammer England to seal ODI series with a game to spare
New Zealand will go for a series sweep in Wellington on Saturday.

Caroline Flack's mum reveals 'biggest regret' in new film
Christine Flack says she will not give up in telling the world "what some awful people drove you to".

West End star: 'Representation makes all possible'
Shanay Holmes is speaking after completing her run as Nancy in Oliver! on London's West End.

New Zealand band The Beths perform on US talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live
The band are promoting the album they released in August, 'Straight Line Was a Lie'.

Silver Ferns looking to complete Constellation Cup comeback against Australia
Follow live score updates from final Constellation Cup test between the Silver Ferns and Australian Diamonds in Christchurch.

What To Expect From Asure Software’s (ASUR) Q3 Earnings

Amazon subsidiary to invest $5 billion in South Korea, presidential office says

'Absolutely breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi': UN-bound report warns racial discrimination is worsening in NZ
The UN-bound report says the current government is "actively and profoundly aggravating NZ's constitutionally racist foundation in a way we have not seen for at least half a century".

Community meetings held in Clutha for storm-affected residents
Four community meetings were held on Wednesday in some of the worst-hit areas, where authorities urged residents to be patient and take care during the cleanup.

Silver Ferns v Australia live updates: Constellation Cup game four
Live updates of the final Constellation Cup clash between the Silver Ferns and Australia.

New Zealand woman found dead in Thailand hotel room, local media reports
Her death is being investigated by police in Phuket.