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Labour releases its fiscal plan, promises pay rise for care and support workers
The party says every election promise is paid for.

Senior doctors accused of intimidation lose bid to halt workplace inquiry
Two senior doctors accused of intimidating colleagues have failed in a bid to stop an external investigation into their workplace conduct.

Healthcare 'roady' seeks first-hand accounts from concerned communities
From Bluff on Sunday, the Save Our Public Healthcare Roady will wind its way to Kaitaia.

Labour releases fiscal plan, promises immediate pay rise for care and support workers
The Labour Party has released its fiscal plan, and is promising it will immediately boost care and support workers’ wages if elected.

Greens eye free, fast and reliable public transport with election promises
The party is has pledged to make public transport free for eligible groups and cap bus and train fares at $2 for everyone else.

Election 2026: Act announces multibillion-dollar KiwiSaver tax cut, to remove Government contribution
The policy was announced today at Act's campaign launch.

More details emerge about teen driver who ploughed into crowd of NRL fans, injuring 10
Court records show Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe was suspended in February and appealed against the suspension in April, but was unsuccessful.

Teen arrested after bus stop air gun shooting leaves person injured
An 18-year-old man is due in court after an air gun was allegedly fired at a person at a bus stop in Hamilton.

Greens promise $2 capped fares and free travel for millions
The Greens are promising free travel for children, students and several other groups, with bus and train fares capped at $2 for everyone else.

Grading every Rugby World Cup contender with one year to go
England have 12 months to find consistency and the pressure is on France’s golden generation, but South Africa remain team to beat

Taranaki lead Wellington after early onslaught as Beauden Barrett returns to NPC
Follow live coverage of the NPC match between Taranaki and Wellington in New Plymouth.

Labour promises to reinstate pay equity as it releases fiscal plan
Leader Chris Hipkins says they will make the changes in the first hundred days of Govt.

The Celebrity Traitors connections that might surprise you
Lots of the stars have worked together, some are good friends - and that can impact the show's dynamics.

Arrest follows reports of stabbing in Kaiapoi
Police found a man in a serious condition with injuries to his leg and hand and a woman with moderate injuries to her hand.

Te Pati Maori announces 'one-person' party list for 2026 election
The party said it was "reaffirming its candidate-vote strategy" with the move.

ACT pledges removing tax on KiwiSaver earnings
Leader David Seymour says the move will allow people's returns to stay invested and generate savings for generations.

ACT promises to remove tax on KiwiSaver earnings
ACT would remove tax on KiwiSaver investment earnings but end the Government Contribution for members receiving employer contributions.

Man charged after air-gun shooting in Hamilton
Police received reports of an air gun being fired at a member of the public at a bus stop on Masters Avenue, near Hillcrest Park, on Saturday.

Auckland Lotto player scoops $15.3m Powerball jackpot
The winning locations have been revealed for Saturday night’s Lotto draw, which saw an Auckland player hit the ultimate jackpot and walk away with a $15.3 million Powerball prize.

Tribunal allows deportation appeal by Samoan man convicted of child sex abuse
Despite finding the man's offending was serious and involved a breach of trust against a vulnerable child, the Immigration and Protection Tribunal allowed his appeal against deportation.

Election signage deliberately set on fire, National MP Carlos Cheung says
Mt Roskill's Carlos Cheung says the incident has been reported to police.