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A $9 for toll for crossing the Auckland Harbour Bridge? The Government’s considering it
One suggestion in the National Infrastructure Plan has riled up residents of Auckland - a suggested $9 toll to cross the harbour bridge.

Live weather: Akaroa on Banks Peninsula will remain cut off overnight due to flooding, slips
A state of emergency has been declared in Banks Peninsula, a boil water notice is in place, a river has burst its banks and a highway closed.

Judge deciding whether to overturn Papatoetoe election ruling
In reserving her decision after hearing submissions from both sides, High Court Justice Jane Anderson describes it as a "tricky, conceptual, intellectual exercise".

Gold coins and silver bars stolen from West Auckland home
Police are seeking the public's help in solving a "high-value burglary" involving gold coins and silver bars.

Multiple complaints before woman mauled to death by dogs at house in Kaihu, Northland
A local says there have been multiple complaints about dogs roaming in the area and chasing people.

Booze, betting, and the right to banter: Bills this week
With the opening formalities finally complete, Parliament this week is solely focusing on legislation, including the first members' day for the year.

'We are heartbroken': Former All Black confirms son's death
Former All Blacks prop Angus Ta’avao has revealed his young son Leo has died, ‘surrounded by his loved ones’.

Elevate backs Altered Capital’s USD $25m growth fund push
Elevate NZ backs Altered Capital with a USD $25m commitment to its USD $100m Fund II, boosting Series A and B funding for Kiwi tech.

'People shouldn't be dying just for existing' - Gauff on US issues
Coco Gauff says it is "tough to wake up" and see what is happening back home in the United States amid the president's immigration crackdown.

Muir fourth in big air in another medal near-miss
Freestyle skier Kirsty Muir once again comes heartbreakingly close to a Winter Olympic medal for Team GB with her second fourth-place finish of the Games.

A new major streaming service is coming to New Zealand
Shows like The Pitt, Succession and The White Lotus will live exclusively on the new platform.

Auckland woman appears in court for alleged 18-year elaborate romance scam
The 44-year-old Auckland woman was arrested last week after a search warrant was carried out by the Police's Auckland City Financial Crime Unit.

‘We should be worried’: Cotter sounds alarm as Blues captain heads to France
Blues coach Vern Cotter says New Zealand Rugby should be concerned about the exodus of quality players offshore after captain Dalton Papali’i announced he will leave for France.

Government considers Auckland Harbour Bridge toll to help pay for second crossing
The government continues to mull over its options as to what a new crossing would look like, such as a tunnel or second bridge.

Moa Point: 3 million litres of untreated wastewater released in 24 hours
Excess volumes of unscreened wastewater are going into the sea through the short outfall pipe.

The ‘cheating’ scandals, F-bombs and secret filming claims that rocked curling
Curling was often called chess or bowls on ice; a genteel, slow-paced and respectable sport of strategy and precision, but that’s all changed.

Advertising standards tightened to protect Kiwi consumers
New Zealand tightens health advertising code, curbing influencer endorsements, tougher evidence rules and stricter protections for vulnerable people.

Will we see changes to first England squad in 2026?
The Lionesses return to competitive action next month as their campaign to qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup begins. So what changes could we see?