ANALYSIS: Many Kiwis remember the state asset sales of the 1980s and '90s, and saw the transfer of public wealth into private hands.
He voted for Biden, Obama and Hillary Clinton, so what explains Musk's extreme shift to the right?
One residents association chairperson wondered whether new Transport Minister Chris Bishop might be more flexible than his predecessor on speed limits.
Police were called to the single-vehicle crash at the Kelly Rd and Te Tumu Rd intersection, about 11km from Te Puke around 1am.
Sydney Harbour is renowned worldwide for its beauty, but on and beneath the surface lies a major problem.
The first increase - on part of State Highway 2 in Wairarapa - will come into force tonight.
Nicola Willis said today: "Budget 2025 will be squarely focused on ensuring New Zealanders can earn more in the years ahead by growing our economy.
Researchers said the communities of red coral had not previously been seen in such large numbers.
Dunedin City Council says it is confident an outbreak of avian botulism which has killed 1200 birds at the Waikouaiti wastewater treatment plant north of Dunedin is contained.
The incident took place in the town of Ōkaihau last night.
The 31-year-old Northland man will appear in the Auckland District Court on charges of aggravated assault, reckless driving, failing to stop and unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, acting Inspector Scott Jones said.
Council officials ask people take a bit more care when putting things down the drain or flushing the toilet.
Concerns about human behaviour around orcas in two Waikato harbours has prompted a warning from the Department of Conservation.
A 39-year-old Grey Lynn woman was arrested on Monday following reports of numerous properties having their windows smashed on Sackville Street.
A bill granting Taranaki Maunga and its associated peaks their new status is expected to pass into law tomorrow.
Lifeguards understand that the missing man cannot swim, according to Surf Life Saving.
Beauden Barrett, back at the Blues after a sabbatical in Japan last year, believes NZ Rugby should hold the course on not selecting players from overseas.
A motorcyclist was found dead in a creek adjacent to Otaika Valley Road, SH15, just before 5.30am this morning.
Speed limits increase on some parts of highways, DOC issues warning after orca are seen in Waikato and a cyclist is killed in a hit-and-run in the Far North.
Police were called to a park after receiving reports that a person had received injuries consistent with stab wounds in a "callous" assault.
The 4.4kg of methamphetamine were seized by Customs after it was found in the lining of the 69-year-old Dutch national's hand luggage.
Patients and whānau have been assured they will continue to receive high-quality clinical care.
The facility has run at a loss since its inception and recorded shortfalls of $217,000 to almost $320,000 across the last five years alone.
