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Why a financial adviser says nearly every rental property he's owned has lost money
Niran Iswar said many investors were increasingly interested in assets that offered some liquidity.

Reckon you could beat The Chase’s Dark Destroyer? He’s coming back to NZ
One of The Chase’s most formidable quiz masters is heading back to New Zealand — and this time, Kiwis can take him on themselves.

New Zealand gets its first Indian Film Festival: Three must see films
India makes more movies than anywhere in the world - a new festival will bring films in almost a dozen languages to New Zealand.

Three-vehicle crash blocks SH1 bridge south of Christchurch
Both lanes of the Rakaia River bridge are blocked after a three-vehicle crash, with motorists warned to expect delays on State Highway 1.

'Flawed assumptions' behind Immigration NZ's bungling of tech upgrade
Getting the forecast productivity savings from a project such as Our Future Services was "virtually unheard of", new head of Immigration New Zealand Andy Milne told an Auckland conference.

Fast track housing projects already putting 'enormous strain' on infrastructure - LGNZ
Fast track housing applications should not be able to bypass council decisions in areas where there were already plans for significant housing growth, says Local Government NZ.

Here Now: China’s booming coffee scene is challenging Kiwi ideas about the perfect brew
New Zealanders love their coffee. Flat whites, long blacks and other espresso-based drinks are deeply embedded in the country's café culture. But in China, where coffee drinking has surged in recent decades, consumers are developing very different tast...

PNG Police release photos of four men sought over gold theft
Papua New Guinea's Police Commissioner David Manning is seeking the assistance of the public to locate four men suspected of stealing gold.

‘A thrashing’: World media reacts as Springboks take series over All Blacks
Global headlines pull no punches after New Zealand suffers a third straight loss to South Africa in Baltimore.

Comedy duo Flight of the Conchords announce first NZ tour in 14 years
The popular New Zealand comedy duo is coming home for a string of sets in November.

Crash closes Rakaia Bridge on State Highway 1
Traffic is backed up after the crash and motorists are warned to expect delays.

Leopard seal that attracted crowds at Petone Beach dies
Hundreds went to catch a glimpse of the animal, with photographers, families and dog walkers among those stopping to watch the female seal chilling out in the Capital.

The town where every week is Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori
In a new five-part bilingual podcast for RNZ, Eugene Bingham, Adam Dudding and James Dansey find themselves surrounded by te reo Maori.

Christchurch golf course 'devastated' by golfer's racial abuse
Hagley Golf Course received a number of reports of a golfer acting aggressively and pushing a man who was with his wife and a young child.

'Every rental property I've owned has lost money' -Financial adviser
Financial adviser Niran Iswar said many investors were increasingly interested in assets that offered some liquidity.

PPTA says more students could fail under new NCEA qualifications
It also warns the change will cost schools up to $58 million in incidental costs such as training and extra staffing.

Christchurch house gutted in early-morning fire
A Christchurch house was fully engulfed in flames when emergency services arrived early Monday morning.

Te Wiki o te Reo Maori: Don't let fear of getting it wrong stop you using te reo
"Those who have the language, be caring of those who are on their journey," says the chair of the Maori Language Commission.

Live: Auckland's City Rail Link opens for first rush hour
Auckland's City Rail link is finally now open after decades of planning and construction. How will the system hold up on its first work day? Find out with RNZ's live blog.