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| Industrial fire burning in Wiri in south Auckland Black plumes of dark smoke can be seen from several kilometres away. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:30:46 +1300 Jane Austen would have turned 250. Here's why she is still relevant Few writers have made a greater mark than Jane Austen. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:17:38 +1300 Reserve Bank governor sends message markets gone too far Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman issued a statement about current financial conditions which had gone "beyond" the RBNZ's recent projection for interest rates. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:15:05 +1300 Japanese and Korean sunscreens are trendy - but do they work under NZ's sun? Asian sunscreens are becoming mainstream in New Zealand as shoppers seek the lighter textures and advanced formulations popular in Japan and Korea. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:10:40 +1300 Why the plug is being pulled on one of our biggest summer festivals Splore organisers say they've had to make a tough call after years of headwinds. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:00:18 +1300 Where did house buyers go in November? New Zealand's housing market slowed sharply in November, with a big downturn in sales numbers compared to the month before. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:43:57 +1300 Live: Australian police mull charges as Bondi gunman remains in coma More to come on this breaking story. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:36:31 +1300 Live: Emotional vigils held for Bondi Beach shooting victims Meanwhile, locals are recalling the chaotic moments gunfire broke out and gathering to offer support. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:36:11 +1300 Man charged with killing fellow prisoner The 28-year-old man is due before the Auckland District Court today. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:34:07 +1300 Parliament bill set to return historic Māori site in Northland to Ngāpuhi Kororipo Pā, at Kerikeri Basin, was the stage for some of the most formative events in the history of Aotearoa. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:27:12 +1300 David Seymour promises to reignite Treaty principles debate in 2026 The ACT leader made the comments in a sit-down interview with RNZ reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:23:47 +1300 What the election of Tonga's new noble PM means for democracy The election of a noble to lead Tonga's next government is raising concerns over the direction of the country's democracy. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:22:43 +1300 NZ police to guard Jewish community locations following Bondi attack Police say the officers, who have been armed, will stay while they continue to assess the deadly attack at Bondi that killed 15 people. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:16:32 +1300 Labour leader Chris Hipkins says New Zealand should not dilute gun reforms The Labour government put the reforms in place after the Christchurch terror attack in 2019. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:16:29 +1300 Chris Hipkins says Seymour, Peters will be 'nightmare' for National in lead up to election The Labour leader says there will be tensions within the ACT-National-New Zealand First coalition heading into a campaign. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:54:51 +1300 |