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'Powerhouse of kindness': New Zealand remembers Dame Jools Topp

Tributes flowing from across New Zealand reflect a decades-long career that touched every corner of the country.

1:30

Business

Thousands of NZ firms eligible for Govt-backed gas transition loans

Budget 2026 has set aside $48 million to cover potential losses from the scheme, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.

5:38

Business

Two fined $440k over illegal cryptocurrency land purchase

An Australian and New Zealand citizen have been fined after illegally purchasing sensitive Hawke’s Bay farmland, with the arrangement found to be in breach of the Overseas Investment Act.

New Zealand

Dame Jools Topp, one half of beloved Topp Twins, dies at 68

Dame Jools was the slightly older twin of the famous sisters who entertained Kiwis for some four decades.

8:15

New Zealand

How digital driver's licences, WoFs and regos will work

Digital versions are on the way, changing how motorists will prove they are allowed on our roads.

Business

Petrol, jet fuel dip slightly as diesel rises in latest NZ stock data

Diesel bucked the trend, climbing by around three days of cover.

4:25

New Zealand

'You made us the Topp Twins': Dame Lynda's emotional farewell to sister Jools

Dame Jools died from breast cancer on Saturday aged 68.

2:08

(From left) Lanyue Xiao, Kaixiao Liu, an interpreter, Jingui Liu, Xiuyun Li in the Auckland High Court today.

Crime and Justice

Gulf Harbour body trial: Rice bags around body led to the accused

Shulai Wang, 70, had come to New Zealand to seek religious instruction from Kaixiao Liu, one of the people accused of killing her.

Several Planet Fun products have been recalled after occurring Chrysotile and Tremolite asbestos had been detected in independent laboratory testing.

Business

Asbestos found in children's toys, company issues recall

Product Safety NZ said the asbestos had been detected in the interior of the product and exposure "would only occur if the product is torn".

Crime and Justice

Victoria cop killer Dezi Freeman's last moments revealed

Freeman led police on one of Australia's largest manhunts after he killed two officers in August last year.

Crime and Justice

Gulf Harbour body trial: Rice bags around body led to the accused

Shulai Wang, 70, had come to New Zealand to seek religious instruction from Kaixiao Liu, one of the people accused of killing her.

Business

Asbestos found in children's toys, company issues recall

Product Safety NZ said the asbestos had been detected in the interior of the product and exposure "would only occur if the product is torn".

Crime and Justice

Victoria cop killer Dezi Freeman's last moments revealed

Freeman led police on one of Australia's largest manhunts after he killed two officers in August last year.

New Zealand

'Powerhouse of kindness': New Zealand remembers Dame Jools Topp

Tributes flowing from across New Zealand reflect a decades-long career that touched every corner of the country.

1:30

Business

Thousands of NZ firms eligible for Govt-backed gas transition loans

Budget 2026 has set aside $48 million to cover potential losses from the scheme, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.

5:38

Business

Two fined $440k over illegal cryptocurrency land purchase

An Australian and New Zealand citizen have been fined after illegally purchasing sensitive Hawke’s Bay farmland, with the arrangement found to be in breach of the Overseas Investment Act.

New Zealand

Dame Jools Topp, one half of beloved Topp Twins, dies at 68

Dame Jools was the slightly older twin of the famous sisters who entertained Kiwis for some four decades.

8:15

New Zealand

How digital driver's licences, WoFs and regos will work

Digital versions are on the way, changing how motorists will prove they are allowed on our roads.

Business

Petrol, jet fuel dip slightly as diesel rises in latest NZ stock data

Diesel bucked the trend, climbing by around three days of cover.

4:25

WSL tours and competition vice president Renato Hickel confirmed the photographer had been taken to hospital with minor injuries.

New Zealand

Surf finals in Raglan resume after photographer bitten by sea life

Photographer Ed Sloane suffered puncture wounds to his left foot in what officials suspect was a sea lion or shark attack.

1:30

Mary says at the moment about half her wages go on petrol, while her partner is spending $300 a week in fuel to get to work.

Business

Surging cost of living leaves young professionals struggling

Some are relying on credit cards to manage their bills, while others are skipping meals and calling in sick to cope.

Crime and Justice

Gulf Harbour body trial: Rice bags around body led to the accused

Shulai Wang, 70, had come to New Zealand to seek religious instruction from Kaixiao Liu, one of the people accused of killing her.

Business

Asbestos found in children's toys, company issues recall

Product Safety NZ said the asbestos had been detected in the interior of the product and exposure "would only occur if the product is torn".

New Zealand

Surf finals in Raglan resume after photographer bitten by sea life

Photographer Ed Sloane suffered puncture wounds to his left foot in what officials suspect was a sea lion or shark attack.

1:30

Business

Surging cost of living leaves young professionals struggling

Some are relying on credit cards to manage their bills, while others are skipping meals and calling in sick to cope.

Crime and Justice

Victoria cop killer Dezi Freeman's last moments revealed

Freeman led police on one of Australia's largest manhunts after he killed two officers in August last year.

New Zealand

'Powerhouse of kindness': New Zealand remembers Dame Jools Topp

Tributes flowing from across New Zealand reflect a decades-long career that touched every corner of the country.

1:30

Business

Thousands of NZ firms eligible for Govt-backed gas transition loans

Budget 2026 has set aside $48 million to cover potential losses from the scheme, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.

5:38

Business

Two fined $440k over illegal cryptocurrency land purchase

An Australian and New Zealand citizen have been fined after illegally purchasing sensitive Hawke’s Bay farmland, with the arrangement found to be in breach of the Overseas Investment Act.

New Zealand

Dame Jools Topp, one half of beloved Topp Twins, dies at 68

Dame Jools was the slightly older twin of the famous sisters who entertained Kiwis for some four decades.

8:15

New Zealand

How digital driver's licences, WoFs and regos will work

Digital versions are on the way, changing how motorists will prove they are allowed on our roads.

New Zealand

'Powerhouse of kindness': New Zealand remembers Dame Jools Topp

Tributes flowing from across New Zealand reflect a decades-long career that touched every corner of the country.

1:30

Business

Thousands of NZ firms eligible for Govt-backed gas transition loans

Budget 2026 has set aside $48 million to cover potential losses from the scheme, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.

5:38

Business

Two fined $440k over illegal cryptocurrency land purchase

An Australian and New Zealand citizen have been fined after illegally purchasing sensitive Hawke’s Bay farmland, with the arrangement found to be in breach of the Overseas Investment Act.

New Zealand

Dame Jools Topp, one half of beloved Topp Twins, dies at 68

Dame Jools was the slightly older twin of the famous sisters who entertained Kiwis for some four decades.

8:15

New Zealand

How digital driver's licences, WoFs and regos will work

Digital versions are on the way, changing how motorists will prove they are allowed on our roads.

Business

Petrol, jet fuel dip slightly as diesel rises in latest NZ stock data

Diesel bucked the trend, climbing by around three days of cover.

4:25

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