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Labour pledges 'automatic refunds' for cancelled flights on big airlines

The party announced its aviation policy today, pledging automatic refunds for cancelled flights on larger carriers, all-in pricing and new Commerce Commission scrutiny of airline fares, costs and profits.

Nats pledge random drug tests for those on Jobseeker benefit

The National plan would also cut payments for long-term beneficiaries and double stand-down periods for people who repeatedly quit their jobs.

'Selfish few' blamed for Auckland, Coromandel rockpool crackdown

New restrictions will ban the taking of most intertidal marine life from November 1, with tougher daily limits and plans for on-the-spot fines to curb overharvesting.

Ikaroa-Rāwhiti: Weather-fatigued voters want lasting solutions

On the East Coast of the North Island, Māori voters living in areas vulnerable to extreme weather say they need more than short-term relief.