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National promises to remove Auckland's ban on minimum car parking rules
Chris Bishop says the theory behind the ban did not account for reality.

Boost Mobile launches prepaid service in New Zealand
Households facing tighter budgets may soon get a new prepaid option, as Boost Mobile New Zealand enters the market on the One NZ network.

Kiwibank hits back after sexualisation of mascot sheep skewered by US host
Kiwibank has responded to furore over the sexualisation of its cartoon sheep mascot, saying the issue is a serious one.

NZ First wants to change fast-track regime, to save Kiwis 'suffering' through developments
It says necessary roads, pipes, water, wastewater, and other essential service approvals need to come first.

Ex-gang boss sentenced to 40 years for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder
The sentence marks an end to the mystery around Tupac's cold case, which has intrigued hip-hop fans for nearly 30 years.

Cocaine detections in New Zealand workplaces surge 118%
The rise has pushed cocaine to its highest share of workplace drug positives in a year, with Auckland's North Shore hit hardest.

Gavin and Stacey stars to feature in festive Julia Donaldson TV adaptation
An adaptation of a picture book to be aired over Christmas on the BBC will be voiced by Rob Brydon.

North South divide on show in September property sale figures
Properties took a median of 46 days to sell nationally.

Test results show maths, reading improving
There's been sharp improvement in primary school children's maths and vocabulary skills but their understanding of what they read is in a serious dip.

‘I’m a one-man band’: Wanaka chef wins national award with trial product
Wanaka chef and sole operator Tineke-Maree Sutton created the Sichuan-infused Central Otago cherries, which started as an experiment.

Katie Price denies 'any venom' against ex at his rape trial
Kieran Hayler, who denies offences against a girl when she was 13, was married to Price at the time.

Roofer told her to 'stick it' over leak repairs. Now he's won
A tribunal dismissed a Wellington homeowner's claim against Viking Roofing, but she plans to file an appeal.

National unveils Auckland policy, reinstates council off-street carpark requirements
National has released its plan for Auckland, which it says will keep Auckland moving.

Long list of new artists added to WOMAD Aotearoa line-up
Spanning 18 countries and six continents, the latest lineup includes Ukrainian 'ethno chaos', Puerto Rican percussion and Indian hip-hop.

National to scrap ban on car parking requirements as party releases Auckland plan
It comes ahead of the second leaders' debate tonight.

Goodbye RTX5090
If you thought the current price of NZ$15,000 was a lot for an RTX5090 then hold on to your hat, that price will only soar skyward now that NVIDIA has stopped making them.

Expensive houses most affected by downturn - economist
Real Estate Institute data shows nationwide house prices were up 0.4 percent in September.

Earth Sciences NZ outlook says elevated cyclone risk for parts of Pacific
Earth Sciences New Zealand is predicting elevated cyclone activity for parts of the Pacific in the coming cyclone season.

‘Such self-pity’: Bankrupt England great sells Rugby World Cup medal
Auction raises £100,500 from sale of 12 items from former England international’s playing days following bankruptcy extension.

Mangere voters left 'wanting more' as local candidates pitch for support
Attendees at a Mangere candidates forum say they want clearer answers from those seeking to represent the electorate, particularly on issues affecting local communities.

Morning Report: Winston Peters and John Campbell in fiery clash over UN document
Speaking to Morning Report, Peters rejected the idea that not signing was "performative".

Behind Jacinda Ardern's Hosking decision and why she stayed silent as hate grew
The strategist behind the Covid-era slogan "Team of 5 Million" and the daily 1pm lockdown briefings has written a new book.