Tourist levy to enter New Zealand to be hiked by nearly 200%
The money helps maintain the public services and experiences tourists utilise.
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Passengers do the darndest things - like making a mid-flight loaf of bread
'That’s an airplane - not a bakery,' one comment read.
Eden Park: What would 12 concerts a year mean for Kiwis?
Securing shows is 'extremely' competitive and Australian stadiums are upping their quota.
'Mayday': Aviation expert says burst oil seal may have sparked engine fire emergency
Irene King said such faults were not common, because of rigorous maintenance checks.
'Makes no sense': Health Minister queries hospital after toast taken off the menu for new mums
The minister wants the decision reconsidered saying toast is an 'easy comfort food'.
'Heartbreaking': Patients queue in cold from 6am to see doctor
Patients said they sometimes waited five hours to see a doctor.
DNA testing confirms blood found 41 years ago is from missing girl
"The blood found at the scene is almost certainly a child of Robyn.”
'I was a total loser': How boot camp changed one man's life
Rhys Delamare backs boot camps to transform troubled youth.
Marmoset monkeys call each other by name, study suggests
There's a very short list of animals known to deploy names.
Crying toddler locked in plane toilet by two strangers
Woman defends her actions saying she was trying to help passengers.
190 arrested and $101m worth of drugs seized in major transtasman bust
Police vow to be 'a thorn deep in the side' of criminal entities.
Memorial plaque honours Korean ski champs killed in Geraldine crash
Athletes and coaches travelling in convoy after training when tragedy struck.
Watchdog launches probe after Westpac helped pensioner withdraw $300k cash
It's alleged staff stuffed $23k into an envelope and handed it to the 89-year-old widow.
'There is no way we will forgive him': Dad blasts driver on MDMA who caused daughter's death
Father of teenager killed on Muriwai beach says crash was avoidable.
Turning our negative into a positive: Why Grace Millane's mum is trekking Mt Everest
Mother of murdered backpacker is set to climb another mountain in a bid to help women.
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'Fantastic legacy': PM says Māori King Tūheitia was respected, appreciated by all
The Māori monarch had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery.
UK workers to gain right to a four-day work week
The Conservatives warned this approach could leave businesses 'petrified'.
If this is your name, you’re officially old
The normal names that youth today consider to be 'for old people' — is yours on the list?
33,000 lightning strikes in 24 hours; more thunderstorms to target north, west
Snow is falling in the south while heavy rain and gales are set to lash much of NZ.
'Outstanding': Police Commissioner celebrates mass gang arrests
Every patched member of the Christchurch Comancheros chapter has been arrested.
Paralympics: Murray in record-breaking form on opening day
Nicole Murray launched the New Zealand Paralympic challenge in style.
'A moment of great sadness': Māori King Tūheitia dies aged 69
Tūheitia had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery.
Will airports implement a two-limit drink policy to curb unruly behaviour?
Ryanair's CEO blames alcohol for increased in-flight chaos.
Man charged with stealing 50 temporary roadworks signs from Hawke’s Bay highways
The man was arrested after a crash, and “several" reports of dangerous driving.
'Very large dent': Police say mass gang arrests have disrupted drug trade
Police arrest 18 men as part of an 8-month-long investigation.
'Tragic accident': Coroner rules child died after oven tipped on her
'Dearly loved' girl’s death a reminder of need for constant adult supervision - Coroner.
Fuel taxes could be gone by 2027, tolls coming for new roads
The end of fuel taxes could come sooner than thought.
Man charged with murder of scientist at Blockhouse Bay tennis club
He will appear in the Auckland District Court today.
Tonga diary: The goose step that almost ended Luxon’s Pacific Islands Forum
The PM could've been on a flight for emergency surgery if things had gone differently.
NZ’s ecstasy habits explored: How are Kiwis using MDMA?
Researchers have delved into Kiwis’ ecstasy use to find most have positive experiences.
$1.2 million in cannabis found in Auckland storage locker
A 25-year-old man was arrested and is due to appear in Auckland District Court.
Top five names revealed for $1.6m fire truck: Voting opens
'Trucky McTruck Face wasn’t going to cut the mustard' in Hawke's Bay Airport competition.
Children and the internet: How to navigate this modern minefield
The internet isn't going anywhere, so how can we ensure our kids make the most of it?
Porn, self-harm content accessed on primary school iPads
Two online safety researchers ran experiments at six Auckland primary schools.