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NationalOctober 11

ACT outline plans to raise retirement age, slash disability benefits to reduce debt

The ACT Party's fiscal plan promises to cut debt and spending, raise the superannuation age by three months every year, and cut disability benefits by $653 million.
ACT outline plans to raise retirement age, slash disability benefits to reduce debt
ACT outline plans to raise retirement age, slash disability benefits to reduce debt
RugbyOctober 10

Four All Blacks ruled out of Sydney test with injury

All Blacks Leroy Carter, Asafo Aumua, Anton Segner and Ethan Blackadder have all been ruled out of the second Bledisloe Cup test against Australia due to injury.
Four All Blacks ruled out of Sydney test with injury
Four All Blacks ruled out of Sydney test with injury
NationalOctober 10

Green Party plan to guarantee young people jobs draws praise from social workers, LGNZ

The Green Party says it will guarantee a job for every young New Zealander aged 16 to 24 who has been out of work for six months or more.
RNZ
Green Party plan to guarantee young people jobs draws praise from social workers, LGNZ
Green Party plan to guarantee young people jobs draws praise from social workers, LGNZ
NationalOctober 10

National would make finishing Year 11 compulsory if re-elected

National will require high school students to stay in school until they complete Year 11, if re-elected.
RNZ
National would make finishing Year 11 compulsory if re-elected
National would make finishing Year 11 compulsory if re-elected
BusinessOctober 9

Why you might be missing out on a $30 Woolworths promo

Consumer NZ is questioning a promotion by Woolworths that gives $30 off to only some customers.
Why you might be missing out on a $30 Woolworths promo
Why you might be missing out on a $30 Woolworths promo
BusinessOctober 9

Property managers wary of Labour’s rent plans

Some property managers are concerned at the prospect of a Labour government removing their ability to issue no-cause eviction notices.
Property managers wary of Labour’s rent plans
Property managers wary of Labour’s rent plans
NationalOctober 9

‘I don’t believe him’: Opportunity’s Wong confident Luxon will call

Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong is brushing off a new poll which has her party under the 5% threshold needed to reach Parliament and believes National’s Christopher Luxon will give her a call if she becomes kingmaker.
RNZ
‘I don’t believe him’: Opportunity’s Wong confident Luxon will call
‘I don’t believe him’: Opportunity’s Wong confident Luxon will call
NationalOctober 9

Car checks urged as WoF periods set to extend

Safety concerns have been raised across the industry with some expecting an increase in dangerous vehicles on the road.
RNZ Nine to Noon
Car checks urged as WoF periods set to extend
Car checks urged as WoF periods set to extend
RugbyOctober 9

Tavatavanawai still in the frame, says Rennie

He's one of the most destructive forces in New Zealand rugby, but Timoci Tavatavanawai has found himself on the fringe of Dave Rennie's All Blacks.
By Jonty Dine, RNZ sport
Tavatavanawai still in the frame, says Rennie
Tavatavanawai still in the frame, says Rennie
NationalOctober 8

People cut from car after colliding with truck carrying house

Two people have had to be cut from their car after it collided with a truck that was transporting a house.
People cut from car after colliding with truck carrying house
People cut from car after colliding with truck carrying house
NationalOctober 8

NZ First renews push to ban backyard fireworks

NZ First is making a fresh push for a ban on backyard fireworks, after the leaders of National and Labour shot the idea down earlier this week.
Craig McCulloch of RNZ
NZ First renews push to ban backyard fireworks
NZ First renews push to ban backyard fireworks
BusinessOctober 8

Could Labour's airline pledge really fly?

Labour promised that, if elected, it will force airlines to show full prices with fees included upfront, and automatically refund customers for cancelled or significantly delayed flights.
Could Labour's airline pledge really fly?
Could Labour's airline pledge really fly?
BusinessOctober 8

Bottom trawling could be important issue post-election

Possible kingmaker the Opportunity party says it won't form a coalition unless its partners agree to a ban.
Bottom trawling could be important issue post-election
Bottom trawling could be important issue post-election
NationalOctober 8

Pool of blood found in tunnel near Wellington airport

Police want to hear from anyone who has information about a large pool of human blood discovered in a Wellington tunnel.
RNZ
Pool of blood found in tunnel near Wellington airport
Pool of blood found in tunnel near Wellington airport
NationalOctober 8

$150m to fix 'dreadful' Seaview stench

Residents have spoken out in previous years about the rotten, vomit-inducing smell caused by the plant.
$150m to fix 'dreadful' Seaview stench
$150m to fix 'dreadful' Seaview stench
NationalOctober 8

Overstayer lived under alias for 38 years

An overstayer who used a forged passport when he arrived 38 years ago and lived under a false identity has lost his attempt to appeal deportation.
Overstayer lived under alias for 38 years
Overstayer lived under alias for 38 years
NationalOctober 8

NZ First surge extends coalition lead, new poll shows

A new poll shows the coalition has slightly extended its lead over the left bloc thanks to a surge in support for New Zealand First
NZ First surge extends coalition lead, new poll shows
NZ First surge extends coalition lead, new poll shows
NationalOctober 8

Serial rapist, convicted murderer Malcolm Rewa appeals for earlier release

One of the country's worst serial rapists is appealing to remain eligible for release next year.
Serial rapist, convicted murderer Malcolm Rewa appeals for earlier release
Serial rapist, convicted murderer Malcolm Rewa appeals for earlier release
BusinessOctober 8

Government finances end year in better shape

Treasury has confirmed that the government posted a significantly smaller budget deficit on the back of higher tax revenue and lower spending.
Government finances end year in better shape
Government finances end year in better shape
ChristchurchOctober 8

‘You will never be forgotten’: Family heartbroken after 21-year-old’s body found

A body believed to be missing Christchurch father Braydon Hepworth has been found at a residential property on Hereford St.
‘You will never be forgotten’: Family heartbroken after 21-year-old’s body found
‘You will never be forgotten’: Family heartbroken after 21-year-old’s body found
BusinessOctober 8

Bargain retailer PD Mart faces court over alleged unsafe goods

The Commerce Commission is warning retailers that product safety is non-negotiable as it takes bargain retailer PD Mart to court over allegedly non-compliant goods.
Bargain retailer PD Mart faces court over alleged unsafe goods
Bargain retailer PD Mart faces court over alleged unsafe goods
NationalOctober 8

Prominent Kiwi sportsman facing family violence charges

A prominent New Zealand sportsperson is facing charges of family violence.
Prominent Kiwi sportsman facing family violence charges
Prominent Kiwi sportsman facing family violence charges
NationalOctober 8

Ban on taking sea life from Auckland, Coromandel coastlines

The ban followed a review of intertidal species in the regions, prompted by community tensions over harvesting from rockpools.
Ban on taking sea life from Auckland, Coromandel coastlines
Ban on taking sea life from Auckland, Coromandel coastlines
BusinessOctober 7

Labour targets airlines in drive for ‘true cost’ of flights

"When an airline screws up, passengers shouldn't have to fight to get their money back," Labour MP Arena Williams says.
Labour targets airlines in drive for ‘true cost’ of flights
Labour targets airlines in drive for ‘true cost’ of flights
NationalOctober 7

Peters wants conversion therapy ban overturned, likens abortion to 'murder'

National's leader Christopher Luxon says laws on conversion therapy and abortion are settled and his party won't change them.
Peters wants conversion therapy ban overturned, likens abortion to 'murder'
Peters wants conversion therapy ban overturned, likens abortion to 'murder'