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ANZ to pay millions to settle false representations case

New Zealand's biggest bank admitted to breaching fair dealing laws, the Financial Markets Authority said.

New Zealand income growth lags

The only places that rank below New Zealand in the most recent two years are Germany, Canada, Luxembourg, Austria, Ireland and Estonia.

Police recover $12,000 of tobacco after Tītahi Bay store burglary

"Thanks to the people who reported that suspicious behaviour, we were able to prevent a significant loss to a local business".

MPs want citizenship barrier removed for children of unmarried parents

Laura Ancell struggled to obtain citizenship by descent due to her father's "illegitimacy", and his since petitioned a change to the "outdated labels".