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NZ could be 'dumping ground' for dirty cars as standards slashed

Does spending money get us going anywhere faster? PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

NZ could be 'dumping ground' for dirty cars as standards slashed

The transport minister is dismissing fears New Zealand will become a dumping ground for high-emission vehicles as the government slashes the Clean Car Standard.

Voters split but Hipkins 'comfortable' over CGT

Voters split but Hipkins 'comfortable' over Capital Gains Tax

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he is comfortable with where the Capital Gains Tax policy has landed, after a survey showed voters were split on the idea.

Country's first rubber road to be trialled in Canterbury

Treadlite New Zealand are working to develop viable and sustainable uses for end-of-life and...

Country's first rubber road to be trialled in Canterbury

The first rubber road in New Zealand is being planned in Canterbury.

Man accused of murdering father and son in house fire named

Jung Sup Lee pictured with his son Ha-il Lee, then 4 years old. Photo: Supplied

Man accused of murdering father and son in house fire named

The man accused of murdering a father and son who died in an Auckland house fire can now be named.

$18.3m Lotto win 'opens up whole new world'

A Christchurch man who won $18.3 million in the weekend Lotto draw says it was the first ticket the family had bought in a decade.

Soldier accused of strangling former partner

Soldier accused of strangling former partner

An Army corporal is facing court martial after pleading not guilty to two charges of assaulting his former partner, who was also in the Defence Force at the time.

Man loses sight in one eye due to 'significant delays' in treatment

A man lost sight in his right eye because of delays in getting the required treatment. File photo...

Man loses sight in one eye due to 'significant delays' in treatment

A man lost sight in his right eye because of delays in getting the required treatment, including not being called back to an appointment for a much-needed injection.

'Hit the jackpot': Chris Hipkins announces engagement

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced his engagement to partner Toni Grace. Photo: Instagram...

'Hit the jackpot': Chris Hipkins announces engagement

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has announced his engagement to partner Toni Grace, saying he feels like he has hit the jackpot.

Two separate superbugs confirmed in Christchurch Hospital outbreak

Health NZ has confirmed two separate outbreaks of antibiotic-resistant superbugs at Christchurch Hospital.

Ousted Kapa-Kingi likely to take court action

Ousted Kapa-Kingi likely to take court action

Ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Kapa-Kingi says she is likely to file court action to challenge her expulsion from the party.

Govt public rating hits new low, survey shows

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: Getty Images

Govt public rating hits new low, survey shows

Public ratings of government performance have reached another new low in the latest IPSOS Issues Monitor survey.

Disability advocate’s Facebook page shut down

Meta has told Blake Forbes the account breached its "community standards" - but he suspects he...

Disability advocate’s Facebook page shut down

A disability advocate who relies on social media for work has had his long-standing Facebook account shut down for unspecified reasons.

House fire deaths of children, father being treated as murder-suicide

Police stand guard outside the fatal house fire. Photo: RNZ/Mark Papalii

House fire deaths of children, father being treated as murder-suicide

It is understood the deaths of three children and their father after a house fire are being investigated as a murder-suicide.

Scammers target Kiwis with 'extremely sophisticated methods'

New Zealanders are losing large amounts of money to scammers. Photo: Getty Images

Scammers target Kiwis with 'extremely sophisticated methods'

New Zealanders are losing six-figure sums to scammers pretending to offer anything from jobs to cryptocurrency investments and technology support.

Pilot found trapped in wreckage after chopper crash

The helicopter went down near Mākara Beach about 8am today. File photo

Pilot found trapped in wreckage after chopper crash

A pilot was found trapped in the wreckage after their helicopter crashed on Wellington's remote west coast this morning.

Search resumes for missing fisherman off Whangārei coast

Search resumes for missing fisherman off Whangārei coast

Search crews are resuming the search for a man believed to be missing in the sea in Northland.

One dead after Auckland hit-and-run

One person has died following a hit-and-run in West Auckland's Henderson overnight.

Asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand as recall expands

The Kmart 14-piece Sandcastle Building Set, Blue Magic Sand, Green Magic Sand, Pink Magic Sand...

Asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand as recall expands

Testing has found asbestos in multiple Kmart Magic Sand products, prompting warnings that people should "stop using them immediately".

Multimillion-winning ticket sold at South Island supermarket

Lotto will jackpot again Wednesday after Saturday's $38m Powerball draw was not struck. Photo: NZ...

Multimillion-winning ticket sold at South Island supermarket

Lotto has revealed where the three winning tickets from last night’s record-breaking “must-win” Powerball draw were sold, and one was a South Island supermarket

Community reeling after four die in house fire

(File photo) Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

'Devastating': Community reeling after four die in house fire

Four people, including three children, have died in a house fire in the town of Sanson, Manawatū's mayor has confirmed.

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