The Government reveals the details of this year's budget, a victim of AI-generated porn explains why NZ's first-ever conviction was so hard-fought, and the head of a drug syndicate's efforts to smuggle lands him in prison.
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Thu, May 28
Reserve Bank holds OCR at 2.25%; Mysterious illness knocks out Palmerston North teen every three days; Potential for 6.8m quake from faultline in Auckland's south – study.
Wed, May 27
US military carries out 'self-defence' strikes in Iran; kiwifruit company owner fined after making worker pay $23k to secure job; and the average KiwiSaver balance revealed.
Tue, May 26
Dame Jools Topp, one half of beloved Topp Twins, dies at 68; surf finals in Raglan resume after photographer bitten by sea life; and an invisible work trend.
Mon, May 25
Auckland boarding house landlord fined $44k for numerous breaches, dog saves their owner from Whakatāne house fire, and why heights make your feet feel strange.
Fri, May 22
Government announces social housing shake-up; Prison guards allegedly took cash to smuggle drugs, phones to inmates; Falling tree branch kills man, leaving newly arrived wife alone in NZ.
Thu, May 21
More than a dozen Auckland prison staff arrested; Worker's ashes buried in foundations of new supermarket; Heavy vehicle rules loosened as Govt prepares for fuel crunch.
Wed, May 20
Thousands of public service jobs to go, major Govt shake-up announced; Contractor 'slapped' on camera issued with cease and desist; Speed camera removed after causing traffic to 'veer' into opposing lane.
Tue, May 19
Foodstuffs launches new loyalty scheme across supermarkets; Loaded guns, Nazi uniform found at home of man who died in police stand-off; New maths hubs among $131m primary learning package.
Mon, May 18
Price of petrol and diesel surges, under-16s social media ban on hold, and impact of Govt's move-on orders
Fri, May 15
Govt reveals new fuel rationing plans; Kapa-Kingi splits from Te Pāti Māori, launches new party; Police pull pair from car in dramatic central Auckland arrests.
Mon, May 11
TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns; Severe weather causes flooding, power outages in South Island; Sir David Attenborough turns 100
Fri, May 8
New test for people applying for NZ citizenship by grant; Widow on logging truck driver's 'preventable' death; Govt to axe Broadcasting Standards Authority, self-regulation signalled.
Wed, May 6
Kiwi on board cruise ship at centre of suspected deadly hantavirus outbreak; Trump threatens to blow Iran 'off the face of the Earth' if US ships are targeted; It's almost tax season: Will you get a refund?
Tue, May 5
Drivers on notice as major change to restricted licences kicks in; NZ's diesel stocks surge, Luxon to ink Singapore fuel deal; Eleven-week-old baby dies after mistrusting parents don't go to doctor.
Mon, May 4
Video released of armed man storming correspondents' dinner; no charges laid after probe into possible Tom Phillips accomplices; former National MP Chris Finlayson calls for 'war' on NZ First.
Fri, May 1
Mosque terrorist's appeal bid denied; Emails reveal Luxon, Peters clash over NZ Iran war stance; King Charles unveils lavish gift for Trump
Thu, Apr 30
Consent-free granny flat rules expanding, parent prosecuted in truancy crackdown, and spider webs blanket parts of the North Island
Tue, Apr 28
Evacuations after slip north of Auckland; Christchurch's new stadium; and what to do, and not do, at an Anzac Day Dawn Service.
Fri, Apr 24
Govt reveals worst case oil shock economic scenarios for NZ; Labour Party to back India free trade deal; Bishop says Stuart Smith-Luxon saga 'not a tidy situation'.
Thu, Apr 23
Luxon calls leadership vote and survives; Flooding in central Hawke's Bay, Wellington clean-up continues; Shane Jones reflects on his 'butter chicken tsunami' comment.
Tue, Apr 21
State of Emergency declared in Wellington; Luxon confronts caucus discontent after hitting lowest poll result as leader; Residents describe 'shock' at Hastings triple homicide.
Mon, Apr 20
Luxon brushes off leadership speculation; says he has caucus support; Serial rapist sentenced over 1988 attack; What you need to know ahead of major WOF changes
Fri, Apr 17
Major warrant of fitness changes coming; Two confirmed dead after water-related incident in Bay of Plenty; 'Significant' out-of-control fire at major Australian oil refinery.
Thu, Apr 16
NZ fuel stocks fall again and one shipment delayed, Prince Harry talks about struggles as a new dad, and CCTV shows shocking in-store violence at Bunnings' stores.
Wed, Apr 15
