Wellington businesses can apply for grants up to $35k after the February wastewater failure, but some say the 50% revenue-loss threshold is too high.
New Zealand
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Police were alerted to a boat capsize off the KaikĹura Peninsula just before 1pm on Saturday.
4:22pm
The attraction was operating at a school carnival when it became stuck in an elevated diagonal position four metres above ground.
World
3:30pm
1:20
Four offenders are before the courts after police linked them to a spree targeting supermarkets and retail stores across the lower North Island.
1:42pm
Colder weather helps viruses spread more easily, but vaccination and simple habits can help keep you well through the colder months.
1:03pm
A BBC investigation has uncovered rogue fish and chip shops in England selling catfish instead of traditional species such as cod or haddock, without clearly telling customers.
12:32pm
The vehicle, which was hauling chilled and frozen goods, needed to be emptied before being righted and towed.
10:19am
According to fuel price app Gaspy, the average price of 91 earlier today was $3.24 a litre â down around 5% over the past 28 days.
Friday 7:30pm
3:41
The 34-year-old will miss the Black Caps' one-off Test against Ireland in Belfast later this month.
Cricket
Friday 6:39pm
Reopoamo Darklie Tufuga has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison after investigators uncovered tens of thousands of images and videos.
Friday 6:00pm
"This situation could have had a dire outcome and weâre thankful weâve been able to return these men back to their loved ones," police said.
Friday 2:08pm
Officers seized five weapons, ammunition and body armour allegedly destined for gang members.
Friday 1:47pm
"We have opened a full investigation to ensure this doesnât occur again," a spokesperson said.
Friday 12:41pm
A crackdown on drivers speeding through school zones in Auckland's south-east resulted in more than 70 infringements being issued in two hours across two days this week.
Friday 12:22pm
The Chiefs assistant coach had been previously lined up to be an attack coach for the Irish team.
Sport
Friday 12:03pm
Police said charges may be possible at a later date, or when further information comes to light.
Friday 11:38am
1:29
The results were up 2% on the last half-year results.
Friday 10:53am
Police said fuel offending was a "blight on everyone in the community" and urged residents to report suspicious activity immediately.
Friday 10:34am
8:49
The local transport authority said the trainee was near the end of her "practical learning" portion of the course when she hit a parked car and careened off the road.
Friday 9:49am
0:44
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a manâs arrested after the abduction and death of a young girl in Australia, and new road safety warnings amid a spike in deaths.
Friday 9:31am
Since the conflict in the Middle East began, the national carrier has faced sharp cost increases and reduced the amount of services to multiple regions as a result.
Friday 8:20am
4:32
The programmes to watch this month across TVNZ channels and TVNZ+.
Entertainment
Friday 6:00am
Court of Appeal yesterday threw out Brenton Tarrantâs application for an extension of time for an appeal, ruling that it was âutterly devoid of meritâ.
5:16
The latest property report by realestate.co.nz said, despite the increase in activity, the market is showing "levels of stability we have not seen in recent history".
Parliament's Speaker Gerry Brownlee made the ruling this afternoon.
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