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The ‘wealth effect’ and how it could bolster Luxon’s hope for economic recovery
The Government faces a challenge of growing the economy at a time when homeowners aren’t seeing the value of their assets rising.

Ngati Tuwharetoa continues to mourn Sir Tumu Te Heuheu
The Ariki or paramount chief of Ngati Tuwharetoa has been lying in state at his marae in Waihi near Turangi.

Measles case confirmed in Northland, likely linked to overseas travel
The person reported to public health services in the Bay of Islands on Thursday but is no longer infectious, Health NZ Te Whatu Ora said.

Hamilton police hunting e-scooter bandit
Police are asking the public to help them find a man behind a series of robberies, using an e-scooter as a getaway vehicle.

New measles case confirmed in Queenstown
The case has no known links to the Northland cases reported last week.

‘He’s a hero’: Kiwi dad critically injured after saving sons from house fire
James Bell and his youngest son Zayne remain in a critical condition.

Feeling wealthier? Here's how much household net worth has lifted
New Zealand households are now 33% richer than they were in 2021, Stats NZ says.

Back on the horse: The Queen St cowboy rides again
Police say nay to proceeding with charge over New Year’s Eve incident.

Alarm over health insurance costs for Parent Boost Visa
Families likely to face premiums costing thousands of dollars each year to bring their parents to New Zealand.

Mix of windy, warm, wet weather set for the weekend
A showery weekend is forecast for many parts of the country.

'Never forgotten': Families react to guilty verdict in Loafers Lodge trial
A sense of relief and justice was underscored by incredible heartache, as families of the Loafers Lodge fire victims "got justice".

Driver accused of hitting 150kph while drunk on suburban Auckland road
A driver has been stopped after allegedly reaching speeds of more than three times the limit in Pakuranga

Sealord proposes more job cuts, making part of its Nelson operations seasonal
The company is also proposing to make parts of its Nelson operations seasonal.

Confidential Wellington council documents found by man in mayoral desk brought from dump
The council have alerted the Privacy Commissioner.

Rain, showers and strong wind for much of the country this weekend
A showery weekend is forecast for many parts of the country with strong wind watches in place for much of the South Island and the lower North Island on Sunday.

Man filmed on e-scooter accused of string of robberies at Hamilton shopping centre
Three aggravated robberies have occurred at Dinsdale Shopping Centre this week.

Old storm clip misrepresented as powerful Typhoon Ragasa

Perpetua Resources in talks with Glencore, others for US antimony processing

Oil set for biggest weekly gain in three months as Russia cuts fuel exports

Fortescue chairman Forrest doubles down on renewables in challenge to Trump

Shares of Asian drugmakers drop after Trump threatens tariffs

Kiwis NRL star returns just three weeks after breaking his arm
Rugby league history is littered with stories of courageous returns from injury. But it doesn’t always end well.

‘A bit scary’: What happened onboard the Qantas flight after the mayday call
Passengers on a Qantas flight from Sydney to Auckland that sent out an emergency mayday call over the Tasman Sea have described what happened onboard as events unfolded.

The one National MP who doesn’t own any property, and Parliament’s biggest landlord
Dozens of MPs across parties are landlords, according to the register of pecuniary interests, while five didn’t declare any property at all.

More than Bollywood: ‘Glittering’ Indian film festival coming to Auckland in 2026
The week-long festival will celebrate Indian cinema and foster screen industry links between the two countries, organisers say.