RNZ
The projects include a quarry extension into conservation land and a development whose owner was publicly supported by National MPs during a legal battle with Kāinga Ora.
AP News
Loud explosions reverberated over the suburbs of Beirut on Tuesday night and into Wednesday. A fire was also seen burning in the capital. (AP video by Zakaria Al Khatib)
NZ Herald
Gardeners are being warned of a dangerous disease that can spread from potting mix. Legionnaires’ disease can be caught from bags or bulk loads of potting...
RNZ
The 50 basis-point cut means the OCR is now at its lowest level since March 2023.
The Auditor-General says there was "no opportunity for a fair, open, or competitive procurement process".
RNZ
Hikes to ACC levies will see owners of electric cars paying up to $40 more than owners of hybrids or small petrol cars, says an electric vehicle lobby group.
