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A renters' advocate says tenants are still paying too much rent, despite an increased supply of rental properties driving down costs.

Pharmac is seeking public feedback on a proposal to simplify the criteria for people to receive Covid-19 antiviral medicines.

Abuse in care survivors described the government's changes as an insult, a broken promise and a kick in the guts.

Frustrations are growing as illegal dumping plagues Auckland and leaves ratepayers with a multi-million dollar bill.

The Great Kaikōura Whale Count will be held throughout the month of June, with volunteers needed to help spot whales as they swim past the Kaikōura coastline.

Multiple tents caught fire, but paramedics only treated one person in a minor condition.

The government has repeatedly promised to announce its plans for a new single redress system before this year's budget and, with less than a fortnight until Budget Day, time is running out.

Nine Black Caps are flying to the UAE amid ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.

Can you even put a figure on years of abuse that in some cases included torture?

Hastings District

Shoppers are turning away from butter as prices soar - and there's a warning retail prices could get another dollar higher.

His social media musings have pulled him into the maelstrom of divided US politics.

Far North District councillors have ordered an independent review of a Kaitāia water project dogged by delays and cost overruns.

The waitlist for an assessment with Waikato Hospital's plastics and orthopaedic departments has risen dramatically since the beginning of last year.

Nationwide protests are taking place today in response to the government's controversial pay equity law change.

Carrier offers to refund ticket without penalties, but a family is claiming compensation for the difference in fares to book another flight on a separate airline.