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More than 15kg of meth found in Canadian teen's luggage
Fifteen vacuum-sealed packages were found hidden among clothing in his suitcase.

Local councils relieved with government's rates capping approach
But some want assurance the policy will not affect local councils' ability to invest in core services and infrastructure.

Permanent booze ban considered for popular Wairarapa holiday hotspots from next year
The issue is raised in a report to be put before Masterton’s District Council as they consider renewing their annual alcohol bylaw.

Why Melissa Stokes is excited to anchor the 1News flagship bulletin
Although it was overwhelming when it was announced she would replace veteran presenter Simon Dallow, Stokes says she's up for the challenge.

A ‘miscommunication’ led to the $138,000 shock removal of two ex-police houses
Iwi offered to fix up the unused former Police houses. Instead, a 'miscommunication' led to a $138,000 taxpayer bill to get rid of them.

Government announces rates cap to keep councils ‘within their means’
The new model will set a target range of 4% for annual rates increases.

Puberty blocker regulation 'based on politics', legal injunction filed
PATHA is asking for an urgent judicial review on the grounds that the incoming regulation is "illegal and unethical".

NZ’s biggest convention centre sets opening date — six years after disastrous fire
The $750m New Zealand International Convention Centre will finally open on February 11, six years after a catastrophic blaze halted construction.

Auckland's new convention centre to bring million-dollar boost to economy
The convention centre had been nearly 17 years in the making.

Soldiers' burial plaques stolen from grave sites in Invercargill
Police say they are investigating the thefts.

What to expect on Auckland's IKEA opening day and a first look inside
With the official opening just days away, here's everything you need to know about what to expect if you're visiting the store or just trying to travel across the city.

McLaren's botched strategy call sees F1 title fight go to final race
One week after losing all their points in Las Vegas, McLaren threw away a bunch more in an increasingly tense F1 title race by botching a strategy call in Qatar.

Invercargill council's $2.4m storm damage bill unlikely to be recovered by insurance
Invercargill City Council is working with insurance assessors to confirm how much coverage it had.

Section of Tasman's Great Taste Cycle Trail set to reopen
The section of trail was closed after flooding and slips earlier in the year caused significant damaged.

Auckland beachgoers warned of sewage overflows
Sewage overflows from thunderstorms over the weekend have impacted water quality at beaches across the central city.

Christchurch school ‘likely’ to blame for serving rotten, mouldy lunches
Sitting without being refrigerated for three days would explain the deterioration of the meals, NZ Food Safety says.

Digital GP platform launches in New Zealand to ease clinic strain
New Zealand's digital GP platform Moshy launches telehealth services to ease clinic strain by shifting non-urgent consultations online, starting with weight loss support.

PM Christopher Luxon expected to outline Government’s council rates cap decision
The Government has repeatedly stated its intention to limit council rate rises.

One dead after serious SH5 crash
Police say the road near Tapapa in South Waikato remains closed.

Number of under 16s sleeping rough 'much larger than we'd first anticipated'
Young people are sleeping on the streets and in cars as a service says the problem is getting worse.

Person dies after car crashes into tree, catches fire on SH5, Waikato
The fire is reported to have spread to nearby vegetation.

MP's complaint sparks review into Public Service Commission’s anti-mega strike Facebook ads
An external party on behalf of the Commission would carry out a review in the first instance.