Moves to regulate engineers, change Building Code for hollow-core floors
The regulatory impact from the Kaikōura and Canterbury earthquakes is still emerging.
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Auckland infections have increased by 75 per cent in past month.
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Around 10 per cent of people did not get the message.
High tide, heavy swells close Wellington roads
Road at Moa Point expected to reopen around 9am.
Covid: 4990 new cases, 10 virus-related deaths, 379 people in hospital
Ministry of Health released the latest Covid figures at 1pm.
Wellington road partially blocked after car turned turtle
Driver of the vehicle has suffered minor injuries.
Blustery Sunday: Strong wind watches, road, snowfall warnings for parts of NZ
Southwest winds are bringing severe gales to parts of the North and South Islands.
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No money for new trains, but $49m towards new homes for Pacific families in Porirua.
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Despite hazy memory, mum accepted responsibility, was sentenced to 9 months' supervision.
'So much blood': Tornado carves path of destruction through house
10-year-old injured as debris from Levin tornado flies at her second-storey window.
Hundreds of helium balloons brought in for Te Papa's newest artwork
Te Papa staff sourced the balloons from two party stores.
The mystery behind human skull found in Wellington yard
The skull, about 100 years old, has been buried in the Wadestown garden for years.
Live: Finance Minister pitches Budget to business leaders
"Scramble" to keep ahead of challenges, but recession not imminent, economist says.
Levin tornado: Up to 50 homes damaged, one person injured by glass
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'Mentally draining': Wellington Phoenix star retires at 29
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Income insurance scheme a step closer as law passes
It means ACC can look into implementing the $3.5 billion income insurance scheme.
Watch: 'My mate's car is flying down the road' - tornado slams Levin
The tornado left a trail of destruction through Levin early this morning.
Back-to-back wins for duo in epic horse riding endurance event
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Tawa College lifts lockdown after earlier report of firearms incident
The school is in lockdown for the second time this week.
Live: 'Hunker down' - tornado's trail of destruction: buildings damaged, roads closed; polar blast hits NZ
Levin tornado carves trail of destruction, houses damaged, trees torn up, roads closed.
'Significant traffic delays' after fatal crash at Wellington's Ngauranga Gorge
Emergency crews and police are at the scene of the serious crash in Wellington.
'Recidivist' pāua poacher sentenced for Wellington haul
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Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
Pacific Budget package prioritises homes, health and Dawn Raids history
The Pacific Budget package will prioritise homes, health and the Dawn Raids history.
Number of people unfit for trial doubles in a decade
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Emergency services battle house fire in Porirua
The fire is at a second alarm level and has caused road closures.
Budget 2022: 10 key things - Where the money's gone
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Budget 2022: Māori initiatives get $1b; Pacific spending includes for Dawn Raids
Health, education, employment, economic development, housing and more in the mix.
Quake-prone Hutt Hospital block got council all-clear last year
The DHB used a 10-year-old assessment to persuade the Hutt City Council to go easy on it.