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Accountants are calling for a capital gains tax
1 Aug 2025A group representing more than 3000 accountants has called for a rethink of the tax system, including the introduction of a capital gains tax.
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Coalition calls for opposition not to re-ban oil exploration as law change passes
The government's repeal of the 2018 ban passed through Parliament on Thursday night.
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$2 Japanese kimonos send op-shoppers into frenzy
31 Jul 2025Bargain-hunters have descended on City Mission stores after a generous private donation of thousands of colourful Japanese kimonos.
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Te Pāti Māori files urgent court challenge over electoral roll concerns
1 Aug 2025There are reports people have been removed from the electoral roll or shifted off the Māori electoral roll.
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Russian-born man who was adopted as child loses ACC appeal
1 Aug 2025A child who was assaulted in Russia before his adoption into New Zealand has been declined cover for mental injury by ACC in the Court of Appeal.
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More baggage handlers charged in major drug smuggling bust
1 Aug 2025A joint investigation unravelled a transnational organised crime syndicate working with local gangs to import significant quantities drugs into New Zealand.
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Who is really to blame for our economic troubles?
It's not as simple as pointing the finger at government spending cutbacks or the Reserve Bank's interest rate hikes, economists say.
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Volcano erupts in wake of massive Russia quake
31 Jul 2025The Klyuchevskoy volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula began erupting after the 8.8 struck.
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Vehicles stolen after NZTA breaches privacy of 1000 owners
31 Jul 2025The agency said the breach was suspected to have resulted in at least 13 vehicles being targeted for theft.
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Gut punch: Ministry restructure sparks outrage
31 Jul 2025As one of our smallest ministries is shredded to save taxpayer dollars, critics say it feels like cultural vandalism
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Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state
31 Jul 2025Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country will make the move in September.
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What the quake off Russia has in common with strongest ever
31 Jul 2025Originating at a depth of roughly 20 kilometres, it is among the 10 strongest in recorded history and the largest worldwide since 2011.
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'Very cunning': Unexpected hitchhikers troubling mechanics
There has been a spike in cases of rats chewing through the electronics of cars, with insurers also reporting an increase in damage claims. Audio
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Dunedin City Council warned of 'slumlords' exploiting students
31 Jul 2025A Dunedin student flat horror story is prompting a call to action to prevent others from falling prey to bad landlords and filthy flats.
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'Year 14s' ban proposed for all school sport
Sweeping new eligibility rules are aimed at restoring fairness and curbing a 'win-at-all-costs' culture in high school competitions.
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‘I interviewed myself': Shane Jones on oil bill consultation
A significant 11th-hour change will hand new powers to two ministers, and gave the opposition less than 23 hours to prepare.
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Baker's very early start to prepare New Zealand's best pies
A luxury potato top pie has taken out the 2025 Supreme Pie Award.
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UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel ends 'appalling situation'
30 Jul 2025With warnings people in Gaza are facing starvation, members of Britain's Labour Party have been asking for the move.
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Driver dies after falling from Auckland flyover following crash
30 Jul 2025The driver of a car which crashed on Auckland's Southern Motorway early this morning died after falling from the Newmarket flyover after the crash.
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$70k fine for safety breach after forestry worker loses fingers
30 Jul 2025A seasoned forestry worker lost four fingers in a workplace accident, which ended a 45-year career that was marked by pride, satisfaction and no intention to retire.
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Jewellery entrepreneur Sir Michael Hill dies
30 Jul 2025The founder of the well-known chain of jewellery stores was 86.
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Stores say prices will go up after PayWave surcharge ban
Retailers say with some facing bills up to $80,000 a year to have contactless payment, shops might just go back to EFTPOS.
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New Zealand investors urged to break up with property
Is it time to consider selling your property investments and put the money into assets that actually grow the economy?
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Kiwi workers wanted: 'The north of Australia is a really good option'
29 Jul 2025Australian companies say they are not trying to poach NZ's workforce, but the pull is strong.
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