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Lit-up signs on derelict Reading Cinemas fuel speculation of reopening
The cinemas complex in central Wellington has sat unused since it was closed due to earthquake risks in 2019.

Private equity firm to buy major stake in Forsyth Barr
Leading local investment house Forsyth Barr looks set to get a major new investor.

Masterton council boss sets the scene for candidates
Water reform, amalgamation, and planning for Masterton’s growth are the key opportunities awaiting a newly elected council, come October.

Minister Brooke van Velden claims some farmers fear kids collecting eggs is illegal
One Labour MP advised children not to lick eggs if they had poo on them.

'Way too much flip flopping' on resource management law - Labour
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says his party will make changes to the coalition government's new Fast Track regime if elected next year, but will not completely scrap it.

Jazz Singh quits as Wayne Brown’s chief of staff amid $560k liquidation controversy
The sole creditor was Inland Revenue, owed $559,739.

‘Let’s see if we can’t save more next year:’ Government eyes more spending cuts as patience with economic strategy frays
The Government is beginning to look for savings in its 2026 Budget.

More than 700 Ministry of Education staff to test new partial strike pay-docking laws
The legislation - which passed last month - means employers can again deduct workers' wages, including for industrial action that doesn't amount to a full strike.

Labour questions need for government consultation over what chores farm children can do
The Labour Party is ridiculing the government's consultation over what chores children can do on family farms, describing it as a solution in search of a problem.

Govt to regulate farm kids collecting eggs and watering plants?
Brooke van Velden is considering new regulations for chores that farm kids carry out like egg-collecting, animal-feeding, and plant-watering. But her fellow ministers are less than enthused.

Gisborne home seriously damaged in accidental fire, occupants suffer minor injuries
Occupants treated for minor injuries, fire investigator warns of risks in using petrol.

Driver dies after falling from Auckland flyover following crash
The driver of a car which crashed on Auckland's Southern Motorway early this morning died after falling from the Newmarket flyover after the crash.

Police investigating man’s death after incident on SH1 in Auckland
Police are investigating the death of a man after an incident in Auckland’s Newmarket.

Time is running out: Carterton yet to have enough nominations to fill council seats
More local government election candidates are needed in Wairarapa to keep democracy alive.

Is Melbourne’s weather actually worse than Wellington’s?
A young Australian heading off to Melbourne after a year in Wellington claims one of the reasons he’s leaving is due to the weather.

Greg Hughes joins BlackLine board to boost enterprise growth
BlackLine has appointed Greg Hughes, former Veritas CEO, to its board to strengthen leadership and drive growth in enterprise software and transformation.

Lawyer calls for investigation into MBIE officials over banking class action
A lawyer working with the plaintiffs in a large-scale banking class action is calling for a formal investigation into "serious civil service process failures".

Southland lagoon at risk of ecological tipping point, warns DOC
An ecologically significant Southland lagoon that has been plagued by algal blooms could be at a tipping point.

More support needed for rural Maori looking after whanau with dementia, researchers say
Too many are caring for loved ones with dementia - or mate wareware - without support, diagnosis or the information they need, according to two leading brain researchers.

Weather live: Severe thunderstorm watch for top of North Island, heavy rain expected into Wednesday
A slip has forced the closure of SH1 in Northland, as the forecast for Rotorua worsens and water levels rise in the south.