Governor’s casting vote tips call at 2.25% but warns interest rates are “very likely” to rise amid mounting inflation pressure.
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Plans for the upgraded technology was unveiled by Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell ahead of the Budget.
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Winners from Waiuku and Hāwera share Wednesday night's First Division prize, but Powerball is still up for grabs.
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The facility was touted to create jobs, strengthen local supply chains, and give South Island businesses better access to international markets.
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Victims were violently assaulted and robbed in four separate incidents over a weekend earlier this month.
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A 37-year-old man is charged with murder in relation to the death.
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The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will release the latest Official Cash Rate decision at 2pm.
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Two people are being referred to Youth Justice and the recovered antlers are being returned to the owners.
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The 39-year-old was due to appear in the Auckland District Court today on the new charges.
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The All Blacks captain is set to miss the July Tests and South African tour at least.
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Researchers say if the whole fault ruptured, it could have "serious consequences" for people living in South Auckland.
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Aperahama Edwards of Ngātiwai will contest the Te Tai Tokerau seat with the incumbent Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, Labour's Willow-Jean Prime and the Greens' Hūhana Lyndon.
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Maurice Dooling, 47. died while working at transport and recycling facility M E Jukes and Son Limited in April 2022.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Europe’s record breaking heatwave, and the race to save seven people trapped in a cave.
The former All Blacks assistant, who was let go by NZ Rugby at the start of the year, will return to a franchise he has a long history with.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Mount Wellington Highway between Te Horeta Rd and Rowlands Ave just after 6.30am Tuesday.
Rebecca said the cat had wandered into her yard while Velma was outside.
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A growing number of Māori-led charter schools are opening within the next 12 months.
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Ilaisaane Malupo targeted members of the Tongan community with interest rates of up to 15% per week.
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Emergency services were called to the scene on Pakuranga Rd in Howick this afternoon.
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The Christchurch City Council approved the support but said it would only pay it if the Government matches the funding.
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Police were alerted to a stolen vehicle in Bishopdale around 2pm.
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"It takes just two seconds to buckle up, and that simple action can make the difference between life and death," Inspector John Fagan said.
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A recurrence of a calf injury during the Crusaders' win at the weekend will sideline Jordan for another four to six weeks.
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Police said the crash occurred in Red Beach in north Auckland last Wednesday night.
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