David Seymour promises to create new ‘Ministry for Regulation’ at Act conference
Act leader David Seymour arrived on stage driving a bright yellow Suzuki Swift.
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One person has suffered critical injuries and roads have been closed.
‘Red tape police’: Act hopes to ditch excess regulation
Election policy may be similar to what the party has advocated for in the past.
Act to continue mission to double its vote in 2023 election at annual conference
Two shiny additions to the Act team ahead of the election will be a timely boost.
'Sad reality': Supermarket staff fitted with bodycams to combat rising crime
Crime prevention or breach of privacy? Not all are happy with bodycams at the checkout.
Making Auckland Māori again - the man behind the city's big civic art works
His designs are everywhere - but just who is the man intent on reindigenising the city?
Thieves steal 205-year-old cannon from Auckland waterfront
The cannon was just hours away from its relocation to a secure storage site.
NZ's richest man does year's biggest leasing deal on new $100m warehouse
Warehouses for Synlait's new southeast Asia plant-based export operation.
How to holiday this long weekend in the heart of Auckland's CBD
Enjoy local kai, arty strolls and rooftop bars with a weekend staycation.
Auckland Airport queues build up heading into the long weekend
Footage from Auckland Airport this morning show passengers lining up as they head away for Kings birthday weekend. Video / Jane Phare
Auckland police officer charged with on-duty assault of two others following fleeing driver incident
The 31-year-old has been placed on restricted duties.
Kiwi regional tourism bodies divided over call to stop Tourism NZ's domestic marketing support
From 'happy' to 'disappointed', RTOs respond to the cut.
Man jailed 15yrs for killing drug-ring member buried on Desert Rd
A man who served time for dumping victim's body is sentenced again - this time for murder.
Inside the days of chaos as officials ‘struggled to get their heads above water’ after Auckland floods
Documents show the view from Wellington as NZ's biggest city was drenched in January.
Ikea opening: giant retailer to study nearly 1000 Kiwi homes
'We do a number of home visits to see how people live, what their needs are.'
Dirt bike crackdown: Police launch operation over King's Birthday weekend
Police said they will be particularly active in the South Auckland area.
New data shows best month for house sales in a year. Is market starting to turn?
Another sign Auckland has bottomed out. A jump in volume, but sale prices flat.
A different kind of charge: Police reveal new BMW EV patrol car
The pricing for the BMW starts at $110,000 in NZ.
'Blackmail' by mayor over budget, says Auckland councillor
Wayne Brown wants to sell airport shares in order to plug a budget hole.
Simon Wilson: Villain or buffoon? Wayne Brown’s budget has fallen apart
OPINION: The Mayor doesn't have enough support for his budget, or any idea what to do now.
Armed police swarm Auckland suburb to execute search warrant
Residents in Helensville said armed police had blocked part of Mill Rd.
Ikea finally on the way to NZ: Opening date revealed as building begins at Sylvia Park
Sylvia Park store will be size of three rugby fields - and yes it will have the meatballs.
Wayne Brown's opponents hit back at criticism
Opponents of the mayor's plan to sell airport shares refuse to budge.
Auckland Harbour Bridge wobbles when crowds walk on it, documents show
Transport Agency was told years ago how to fix the wobbles but has not done it.
Auckland Deputy Mayor confused over ‘funding split’ of Govt’s $1b buyout
Desley Simpson said Auckland Council 'didn’t know' how they would pay for the buyout.
Person hit by car in East Auckland, seriously injured
A partial road closure is in place, with traffic management at the scene.
Ponsonby wine heist: Inside the case that stumped police and private investigators
A police investigation file reveals the stunning sophistication of the unsolved burglary.
‘Hotel of horrors’: Solo mum battles mould and cockroaches at rental apartment
Tenant feels trapped in home she cannot afford to move out of.
‘Wanted to be a good wife’: Woman sentenced for suicide pact after husband’s death
A letter warning their electricity was being disconnected sparked a plan to die together.
‘Totally brainless’: Visitors called out for thrill-seeking behaviour at Piha slip site
Visitors were photographed rock climbing.
British buyer snaps up prison, school and uni contracts in giant $205m deal
Public-private partnership deal to sell contracts on jail, 11 schools, uni accommodation.
Pedestrian hit, seriously injured on Auckland motorway: Section of highway closed
Waka Kotahi urges motorists to avoid the area and warns of delays.
Sir Graham Lowe: Sell the bloody airport shares
Opinion: Legendary rugby league coach 'Lowie' backs Mayor Wayne Brown's proposal.