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Reserve Bank eases capital requirements on banks
It says it will improve competition and lower costs.

Privacy Commissioner names supermarket where photo of former MP was leaked
The supermarket where a photo of former MP Golriz Ghahraman was leaked has been formally named and shamed by the Privacy Commissioner.

Councillors scrap plans to charge motorbikes for parking in Wellington City
In May the Wellington City Council voted to put in fees of $1 per hour for motorbikes to park.

The selection call the Black Caps will leave until day one of the third test
Fourth seamer or second spinner? Cooler conditions than expected at Bay Oval have left New Zealand with plenty to ponder.

Fire and Emergency alleges threats made against volunteers responding during strike action
The matter has also been referred to the police, Fire and Emergency said in a statement on Wednesday.

Christchurch man James Holder sentenced to life in prison for murder
He will spend at least 11 years and nine months for the murder of David Bridgwater.

Proposed passport sale scheme 'a non-issue', Tonga's new PM-designate says
He was responding to concerns raised by Tongans locally and abroad about a citizenship by investment proposal touted to earn US$400 million over five years for the government.

Government pulls plug early on road cone hotline
Labour is calling it an 'absurd waste of public money' while the government is claiming victory.

Five current or former top-10 players headline ASB Classic field
Ben Shelton returns as top seed for ASB Classic as Gael Monfils and Stan Wawrinka add star power to Auckland lineup.

Temperatures rise at Mt Ruapehu crater lake as ‘upwellings’ of hot water and yellow sulphur sighted
The current temperature is now 17 to 18C, from a low of 12C in early November.

Too fast, too furious? Christchurch gets an unofficial ‘walking speed limit sign’
Absurd signs have popped up around the Christchurch city centre as part of the Little Street Art Festival.

Collision involving truck and car blocks State Highway in Taupo
State Highway 1, just north of Motutere, Taupo, has been closed following a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon.

Mortgage brokers not happy at ASB commission move
ASB has advised mortgage brokers that they would not be paid trail commission on new lending after next July.

'Somebody ends up paying' - council considers funding for Tauranga's civic precinct
The Te Manawataki o Te Papa project was started when the city was run by government commissioners.

‘Nahariya get ready’: Banner displaying Hezbollah threat mounted in Tehran’s Palestine Square

Chanukah in the Rockies lights up Western Slope towns following Sydney mass shooting

Video shows couple trying to stop Bondi attackers: "Bravery and selflessness"

Atturra caps 2025 with major APAC tech awards haul
Atturra closes 2025 with a sweep of APAC tech and industry awards, cementing its rise as a regional IT services heavyweight.

Auckland man found guilty of tax evasion to spend 11 months in home detention at his $7m property
Inland Revenue had applied for the maximum sentence given the luxury setting of the property where he would serve out the period of home detention.

Wellington ratepayers to fork out an extra $40 on average after error
Most of the extra costs would be included in the February bill.

This Robotics Stock Just Hit a Key Milestone. Should You Buy It Here?

Zero-Knowledge Tech Is the Key to Quantum-Proofing Bitcoin

SpaceX eyes possible record IPO. What's behind the hype

Apple in talks with Indian chip makers for assembly, packaging of iPhone parts, ET reports

KiwiSaver investors should focus on long-term savings: Financial research firm
The end of year is often a time when investors reviewed the performance of their KiwiSaver and looked to make any adjustments.

Puberty blockers ban enforcement halted by High Court injunction
The High Court has issued an injunction over the enforcement of a ban on puberty blocker prescriptions.

Man charged after alleged North Shore knife attack
Police responded after 6pm on Tuesday.

Historic settlement: Crown and Nelson Maori reach $420 million deal
A 39-year legal battle, about a 180-year-old promise, has finally come to an extraordinary end.