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Bank hires 80 new staff to speed up mortgage applications
One of New Zealand's biggest banks hopes to get it processing times down to days rather than weeks.
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Fonterra to appeal court decision over trademark licensing agreements
The dairy giant wanted a ruling to ensure its divestment plans would not affect its existing trademark deal with Bega Cheese.
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Wellington Airport's giant, Hobbit-themed eagles to be replaced
What will replace them is being kept under wraps.
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Air NZ shows off seats and cabins on new Dreamliner
Those who turn left when they enter the plane will have the option to lie down and close the door on the rest of the cabin.
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Puanga to take starring role at this year's Matariki celebrations
4 May 2025The theme of this year's Matariki holiday highlights the star Puanga or Rigel, which is observed in the astronomical traditions of many iwi.
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Volunteers warn more is needed to halt invasive seaweed species
3 May 2025A hapū tackling the invasive seaweed caulerpa warns it will spread to the rest of the country, devastating coastal environments and economies, unless more is invested in stopping it short where it is…
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Regulatory Standards Bill claim accepted for urgency by Waitangi Tribunal
1 May 2025The group behind last year's Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti has been granted an urgent hearing at the Waitangi Tribunal regarding the Regulatory Standards Bill.
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'Misleading labels': Welfare group's complaint about colony eggs
SAFE wants the word 'caged' put on labels to make consumers aware where the eggs come from. Audio
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Motorcyclist killed in race pile-up a 'lovely, incredible guy' with young family
Wellingtonian Shane Richardson died after the crash that also claimed the life of English rider Owen Jenner.
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McDonald's fire: Staff in the dark over future of jobs
6 May 2025Staff at a burnt-out McDonald's in Pakuranga in Auckland are waiting to find out what will happen with their jobs.
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Rain warning, wind watch in place again for South Island
6 May 2025Fine weather is not set to last in parts of the South Island where heavy rain warnings and a strong wind watch are in place from midnight tomorrow.
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'Quite confusing' Film industry seeks details as Trump suggests 100% movie tariff
The US president announced a plan for a 100 percent tariff on movies made outside the US but the White House says no final decisions have been made. Audio
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'Very cruel thing': Animal charity seeks dog owner from disturbing video
5 May 2025The man was filmed slamming the dog to the ground and kicking it at a Manurewa park.
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Quake rules may create a 'ghost town', locals say
6 May 2025"If we were to action all this now you'd just about bulldoze the whole town?" Audio
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10 people treated after Christchurch house fire
6 May 2025Three have been taken to hospital following the blaze.
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Man seen running away from Bluff blaze with petrol can
A Ford Courier ute parked on Marine Parade was set a light.
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Young woman wins court order that could let her starve to death
6 May 2025After being sick for seven years, the 26-year-old has won a court order to refuse further medical intervention.
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Former NZ Police Commissioner lands top job at Victoria police, Australia
6 May 2025Mike Bush was New Zealand's Police Commissioner between 2014 and 2020.
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Crown drops charges against Passenger Rail protesters
Charges related to protests in October 2022 have been withdrawn.
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Commuter queues build after fatal crash on Auckland highway
6 May 2025Crashes near the Harbour bridge and on SH20 caused traffic backups.
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'$200' painting sells for $31,000 at British auction after being identified as possible McCahon
6 May 2025The artwork was originally thought to be worth about $200 until it was identified as a possible Colin McCahon on the day of the sale.
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Fixing wastewater pipe which created Papamoa sinkhole proving difficult
6 May 2025Tauranga city council says they will assess potential repair and renewal options this week.
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'I love you': Pilot's flight path reveals sweet message
6 May 2025The pilot wanted to write a message that would "make anyone smile".
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MSD takes man to court on 121 fraud and benefit charges
6 May 2025He also has three separate domestic violence charges.
