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Planners, housing providers and submitters debated at the hearing how emergency housing accommodation should be treated under the district plan.

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Planners, housing providers and submitters debated at the hearing how emergency housing accommodation should be treated under the district plan.

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Good News International Church Pastor Paul Mackenzie attends court verdict where he is accused of murdering over 191 people, in Mombasa, Kenya, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.

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A sign up at New World Metro in Auckland. Source: 1News / Krystal Gibbens

Pricing issue disrupts New World supermarkets across North Island

Foodstuffs said some customers had been overcharged due to a technical issue affecting promotional prices, with refunds to be issued.

Powerlines

Power prices up for some pre-Christmas, despite wholesale prices falling

Kiwi households are facing another increase in power bills, with consumer advocates warning who will be hit hardest.

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Health file image.

Is it still worth having health insurance in NZ?

Are you likely to be better off taking health insurance, or saving up a sum of money to pay for any treatment you might need, yourself?

CRL Karanga-a-Hape Station on open day, 15 August, 2026.

Has Auckland's new City Rail Link helped to boost businesses?

The new City Rail Link caused a massive increase in ridership, but is that translating into customers for hospitality businesses?

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland on June 11, 2026.

Full video: PM Luxon speaks to media about India FTA

New Zealand exporters can start using the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement from today.

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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland on June 11, 2026.

Full video: PM Luxon speaks to media about India FTA

New Zealand exporters can start using the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement from today.

8:25am

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A sign up at New World Metro in Auckland. Source: 1News / Krystal Gibbens

Pricing issue disrupts New World supermarkets across North Island

Foodstuffs said some customers had been overcharged due to a technical issue affecting promotional prices, with refunds to be issued.

Powerlines

Power prices up for some pre-Christmas, despite wholesale prices falling

Kiwi households are facing another increase in power bills, with consumer advocates warning who will be hit hardest.

1:30

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland on June 11, 2026.

Full video: PM Luxon speaks to media about India FTA

New Zealand exporters can start using the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement from today.

8:25am

Health file image.

Is it still worth having health insurance in NZ?

Are you likely to be better off taking health insurance, or saving up a sum of money to pay for any treatment you might need, yourself?

CRL Karanga-a-Hape Station on open day, 15 August, 2026.

Has Auckland's new City Rail Link helped to boost businesses?

The new City Rail Link caused a massive increase in ridership, but is that translating into customers for hospitality businesses?

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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland on June 11, 2026.

Full video: PM Luxon speaks to media about India FTA

New Zealand exporters can start using the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement from today.

8:25am

A sign up at New World Metro in Auckland. Source: 1News / Krystal Gibbens

Pricing issue disrupts New World supermarkets across North Island

Foodstuffs said some customers had been overcharged due to a technical issue affecting promotional prices, with refunds to be issued.

Powerlines

Power prices up for some pre-Christmas, despite wholesale prices falling

Kiwi households are facing another increase in power bills, with consumer advocates warning who will be hit hardest.

1:30

Health file image.

Is it still worth having health insurance in NZ?

Are you likely to be better off taking health insurance, or saving up a sum of money to pay for any treatment you might need, yourself?

CRL Karanga-a-Hape Station on open day, 15 August, 2026.

Has Auckland's new City Rail Link helped to boost businesses?

The new City Rail Link caused a massive increase in ridership, but is that translating into customers for hospitality businesses?

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Politics

The community of Ōamaru has been issued a message, warning them about potential mark-ups from third-party property sites.

Waitaki council claims third-party property sites 3000% more expensive

The council said the sites were charging markups of 195% for residential land information memorandums and 327% for commercial ones.

National's justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith announced the policy on Sunday.

National's new silence policy 'flies in face of justice', lawyers say

Lawyers say a promise to remove the right to silence during child murder investigations is "dangerous" and "flies in the face of justice".

0:27

Tākuta Ferris

Ferris won't back Luxon, leaves next move open if left falls short

"Do we just leave our people to suffer another three years of this sort of behaviour, which will only get worse, or do we do something about it, whatever it is we can do?"

Labour leader Chris Hipkins and education spokesperson Ginny Andersen

Full video: Labour's Chris Hipkins announces new policy

The party leader made the announcement from Wellington.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland on June 11, 2026.

Full video: PM Luxon speaks to media about India FTA

New Zealand exporters can start using the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement from today.

8:25am

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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland on June 11, 2026.

Full video: PM Luxon speaks to media about India FTA

New Zealand exporters can start using the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement from today.

8:25am

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The community of Ōamaru has been issued a message, warning them about potential mark-ups from third-party property sites.

Waitaki council claims third-party property sites 3000% more expensive

The council said the sites were charging markups of 195% for residential land information memorandums and 327% for commercial ones.

National's justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith announced the policy on Sunday.

National's new silence policy 'flies in face of justice', lawyers say

Lawyers say a promise to remove the right to silence during child murder investigations is "dangerous" and "flies in the face of justice".

0:27

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland on June 11, 2026.

Full video: PM Luxon speaks to media about India FTA

New Zealand exporters can start using the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement from today.

8:25am

Tākuta Ferris

Ferris won't back Luxon, leaves next move open if left falls short

"Do we just leave our people to suffer another three years of this sort of behaviour, which will only get worse, or do we do something about it, whatever it is we can do?"

Labour leader Chris Hipkins and education spokesperson Ginny Andersen

Full video: Labour's Chris Hipkins announces new policy

The party leader made the announcement from Wellington.

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New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland on June 11, 2026.

Full video: PM Luxon speaks to media about India FTA

New Zealand exporters can start using the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement from today.

8:25am

The community of Ōamaru has been issued a message, warning them about potential mark-ups from third-party property sites.

Waitaki council claims third-party property sites 3000% more expensive

The council said the sites were charging markups of 195% for residential land information memorandums and 327% for commercial ones.

National's justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith announced the policy on Sunday.

National's new silence policy 'flies in face of justice', lawyers say

Lawyers say a promise to remove the right to silence during child murder investigations is "dangerous" and "flies in the face of justice".

0:27

Tākuta Ferris

Ferris won't back Luxon, leaves next move open if left falls short

"Do we just leave our people to suffer another three years of this sort of behaviour, which will only get worse, or do we do something about it, whatever it is we can do?"

Labour leader Chris Hipkins and education spokesperson Ginny Andersen

Full video: Labour's Chris Hipkins announces new policy

The party leader made the announcement from Wellington.

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Te Ao Māori

Arras Mayor Frédéric Leturque and Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell at the signing of a twinning arrangement between the two cities.

Century after Māori soldiers served in France, cities sign sister-city pact

Rotorua and Arras have become sister cities more than a century after Māori soldiers and New Zealand tunnellers served beneath the French city.

Waiariki: Whānau grapple with suicide – 'We all have the same broken heart'

Waiariki: Whānau grapple with suicide – 'We all have the same broken heart'

In the Waiariki electorate, suicide remains one of the most urgent mental health challenges facing its communities.

The three issues most dividing New Zealand revealed

The three issues most dividing New Zealand revealed

New Vote Compass data reveals which election issues draw the strongest opposing views.

Rotorua Airport has objected to a neighbouring school's expansion plan.

Rotorua Airport opposes Māori immersion school plans on safety grounds

Airport chief executive said the decision was “not a reflection” on the school Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata.

Tākuta Ferris

Ferris won't back Luxon, leaves next move open if left falls short

"Do we just leave our people to suffer another three years of this sort of behaviour, which will only get worse, or do we do something about it, whatever it is we can do?"

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Tākuta Ferris

Ferris won't back Luxon, leaves next move open if left falls short

"Do we just leave our people to suffer another three years of this sort of behaviour, which will only get worse, or do we do something about it, whatever it is we can do?"

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Arras Mayor Frédéric Leturque and Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell at the signing of a twinning arrangement between the two cities.

Century after Māori soldiers served in France, cities sign sister-city pact

Rotorua and Arras have become sister cities more than a century after Māori soldiers and New Zealand tunnellers served beneath the French city.

Waiariki: Whānau grapple with suicide – 'We all have the same broken heart'

Waiariki: Whānau grapple with suicide – 'We all have the same broken heart'

In the Waiariki electorate, suicide remains one of the most urgent mental health challenges facing its communities.

Tākuta Ferris

Ferris won't back Luxon, leaves next move open if left falls short

"Do we just leave our people to suffer another three years of this sort of behaviour, which will only get worse, or do we do something about it, whatever it is we can do?"

The three issues most dividing New Zealand revealed

The three issues most dividing New Zealand revealed

New Vote Compass data reveals which election issues draw the strongest opposing views.

Rotorua Airport has objected to a neighbouring school's expansion plan.

Rotorua Airport opposes Māori immersion school plans on safety grounds

Airport chief executive said the decision was “not a reflection” on the school Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata.

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Tākuta Ferris

Ferris won't back Luxon, leaves next move open if left falls short

"Do we just leave our people to suffer another three years of this sort of behaviour, which will only get worse, or do we do something about it, whatever it is we can do?"

Arras Mayor Frédéric Leturque and Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell at the signing of a twinning arrangement between the two cities.

Century after Māori soldiers served in France, cities sign sister-city pact

Rotorua and Arras have become sister cities more than a century after Māori soldiers and New Zealand tunnellers served beneath the French city.

Waiariki: Whānau grapple with suicide – 'We all have the same broken heart'

Waiariki: Whānau grapple with suicide – 'We all have the same broken heart'

In the Waiariki electorate, suicide remains one of the most urgent mental health challenges facing its communities.

The three issues most dividing New Zealand revealed

The three issues most dividing New Zealand revealed

New Vote Compass data reveals which election issues draw the strongest opposing views.

Rotorua Airport has objected to a neighbouring school's expansion plan.

Rotorua Airport opposes Māori immersion school plans on safety grounds

Airport chief executive said the decision was “not a reflection” on the school Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata.

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Entertainment

Presley Gerber (right) standing with his parents Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber at the premier of Palm Royale in 2024.

'Our sweet boy': Cindy Crawford speaks following son's death

Presley Gerber was the eldest son of Crawford and Rande Gerber, and brother to supermodel Kaia Gerber.

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Justin Bieber in a helicopter during his trip to NZ. Source: Instagram

'What a trip': Justin Bieber shares snaps of New Zealand getaway

The Canadian pop star shared a collection of images to Instagram from his recent holiday to New Zealand.

Selma Blair leaves court on Monday, October 12, 2026, in New York after her arraignment.

Selma Blair didn’t intend to hurt anyone on flight, say representatives

Stanley Tucci would ‘love, love, love’ to return to New Zealand

Former Newstalk ZB Afternoons host Danny Watson.

Broadcaster Danny Watson dies, aged 73

Presley Gerber (right) standing with his parents Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber at the premier of Palm Royale in 2024.

'Our sweet boy': Cindy Crawford speaks following son's death

Presley Gerber was the eldest son of Crawford and Rande Gerber, and brother to supermodel Kaia Gerber.

1:30

Justin Bieber in a helicopter during his trip to NZ. Source: Instagram

'What a trip': Justin Bieber shares snaps of New Zealand getaway

The Canadian pop star shared a collection of images to Instagram from his recent holiday to New Zealand.

Selma Blair leaves court on Monday, October 12, 2026, in New York after her arraignment.

Selma Blair didn’t intend to hurt anyone on flight, say representatives

Stanley Tucci would ‘love, love, love’ to return to New Zealand

Former Newstalk ZB Afternoons host Danny Watson.

Broadcaster Danny Watson dies, aged 73

Jack Tame is nominated for his Q+A interview with former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster.

TVNZ, Jack Tame to fore in NZ Screen Awards finalists

Presley Gerber (right) standing with his parents Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber at the premier of Palm Royale in 2024.

'Our sweet boy': Cindy Crawford speaks following son's death

Presley Gerber was the eldest son of Crawford and Rande Gerber, and brother to supermodel Kaia Gerber.

1:30

Justin Bieber in a helicopter during his trip to NZ. Source: Instagram

'What a trip': Justin Bieber shares snaps of New Zealand getaway

The Canadian pop star shared a collection of images to Instagram from his recent holiday to New Zealand.

Selma Blair leaves court on Monday, October 12, 2026, in New York after her arraignment.

Selma Blair didn’t intend to hurt anyone on flight, say representatives

Stanley Tucci would ‘love, love, love’ to return to New Zealand

Former Newstalk ZB Afternoons host Danny Watson.

Broadcaster Danny Watson dies, aged 73

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Environment

Fishery officer Gemma Cunnington, and Honorary Fishery Officers Jason Bartlett and Karl Fowke inspecting oysters.

Fifteen people caught flouting fishing rules in Auckland

More than half of them were for undersized snapper.

Torrential rain caused flooding and slips in Wellington early Monday morning.

'We'll be essentially homeless': Wellington flood victims fear what's next

Flood-hit Wellington homeowners say they feel abandoned six months on from the floods which devastated the region and killed one person.

2:32

Mount Dixon is inside Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (File image)..

Person dies following avalanche on Mount Dixon

Emergency services were called to the mountain located in the Southern Alps within Aoraki Mount Cook National Park just after 10am.

A 'Kiwi Zone' sign by the road leading to isolated Wharengaere Bay.

Northland woman pleads guilty after dog kills four kiwi

It is Rose Paraha's second conviction for owning a dog that killed wildlife - in 2019, she pleaded guilty to owning a dog that caused the deaths of six kiwi.

Why this El Niño is set to be one of the strongest on record

Why this El Niño is set to be one of the strongest on record

Intensifying weather event is expected to peak in December, with forecasters warning of rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns globally.

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Why this El Niño is set to be one of the strongest on record

Why this El Niño is set to be one of the strongest on record

Intensifying weather event is expected to peak in December, with forecasters warning of rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns globally.

6:00am

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Fishery officer Gemma Cunnington, and Honorary Fishery Officers Jason Bartlett and Karl Fowke inspecting oysters.

Fifteen people caught flouting fishing rules in Auckland

More than half of them were for undersized snapper.

Torrential rain caused flooding and slips in Wellington early Monday morning.

'We'll be essentially homeless': Wellington flood victims fear what's next

Flood-hit Wellington homeowners say they feel abandoned six months on from the floods which devastated the region and killed one person.

2:32

Why this El Niño is set to be one of the strongest on record

Why this El Niño is set to be one of the strongest on record

Intensifying weather event is expected to peak in December, with forecasters warning of rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns globally.

6:00am

Mount Dixon is inside Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (File image)..

Person dies following avalanche on Mount Dixon

Emergency services were called to the mountain located in the Southern Alps within Aoraki Mount Cook National Park just after 10am.

A 'Kiwi Zone' sign by the road leading to isolated Wharengaere Bay.

Northland woman pleads guilty after dog kills four kiwi

It is Rose Paraha's second conviction for owning a dog that killed wildlife - in 2019, she pleaded guilty to owning a dog that caused the deaths of six kiwi.

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Why this El Niño is set to be one of the strongest on record

Why this El Niño is set to be one of the strongest on record

Intensifying weather event is expected to peak in December, with forecasters warning of rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns globally.

6:00am

Fishery officer Gemma Cunnington, and Honorary Fishery Officers Jason Bartlett and Karl Fowke inspecting oysters.

Fifteen people caught flouting fishing rules in Auckland

More than half of them were for undersized snapper.

Torrential rain caused flooding and slips in Wellington early Monday morning.

'We'll be essentially homeless': Wellington flood victims fear what's next

Flood-hit Wellington homeowners say they feel abandoned six months on from the floods which devastated the region and killed one person.

2:32

Mount Dixon is inside Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (File image)..

Person dies following avalanche on Mount Dixon

Emergency services were called to the mountain located in the Southern Alps within Aoraki Mount Cook National Park just after 10am.

A 'Kiwi Zone' sign by the road leading to isolated Wharengaere Bay.

Northland woman pleads guilty after dog kills four kiwi

It is Rose Paraha's second conviction for owning a dog that killed wildlife - in 2019, she pleaded guilty to owning a dog that caused the deaths of six kiwi.

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