$500,000 in political donations associated with fast track projects Related 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. Keep Reading
Loud explosions heard in Beirut overnight as Israel continues strikes Related 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) Keep Reading
Legionnaires’ disease: Health NZ warns gardeners of dangerous disease that spreads from potting mix Related 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... Keep Reading
Reserve Bank cuts Official Cash Rate to 4.75% Related RNZ The 50 basis-point cut means the OCR is now at its lowest level since March 2023. Keep Reading
Gumboot Friday funding process 'unusual', not transparent - watchdog Related 1News The Auditor-General says there was "no opportunity for a fair, open, or competitive procurement process". Keep Reading
ACC levies part of 'spectacularly hard' time for electric cars Related 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. Keep Reading