New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is applauded after his speech during Budget Day 2026 at Parliament on May 28, 2026.

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Nicola Willis delivered a disciplined Budget today, asking New Zealand to accept continued restraint in return for promises of longer-term economic growth.

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Man jailed after drugs imported in garden gnomes, baby formula

The man was the head of a national drug syndicate and was linked to more than 70 packages containing either cocaine, MDMA, ketamine or 1,4-Butanediol, valued at more than $20 million.

Police supported the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment in taking possession of a Newall St property that had been forfeited following a lengthy court process.

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Kawerau home seized after major police operation targeting gang crime

Home linked to Mongrel Mob meth network forfeited as part of $4m asset crackdown, with a man arrested for contempt of court.

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Kaikōura targeting winter tourism as visitor numbers drop

Visitor numbers to the northern Canterbury town have dropped as the cold season sets in and fuel price hikes begin to bite.

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New Zealand

Trains given boost in Budget with $1.1bn KiwiRail plan

A further $107 million was set aside to continue critical renewals on the Auckland and Wellington metropolitan rail networks.

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New Zealand recovered from 86 for four to go to stumps on 361 for five in the inaugural Test between the two sides.

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Dame Jools and her sister Lynda entertained Kiwis for some four decades.

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