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The Energy Minister is signalling significant changes for our power sector could be unveiled before next winter

19 August 2025

The Energy Minister is signalling significant changes for our power sector could be unveiled before next winter

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Putting houses in the right place - is the goal of zoning rule changes in Auckland
	19 Aug: Putting houses in the right place - is the goal of zoning rule changes in Auckland... more

Hopes stricter rules around power generation prices lead to more affordable energy
	19 Aug: Hopes stricter rules around power generation prices lead to more affordable energy... more

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is welcoming an overhaul of the Building Act
	19 Aug: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is welcoming an overhaul of the Building Act... more

Industry experts say proposed changes to our building consents systems have been long overdue
	19 Aug: Industry experts say proposed changes to our building consents systems have been long overdue... more

FOI emails raise new questions about government's role in scientific report into Murujuga rock art
	18 Aug: In May, the WA government released a report from an ongoing study into the impacts of industrial air emissions on ancient rock carvings, but new emails obtained by FOI have raised questions about the government's role in the scientific report.... more

Bike Auckland says other ways to increase cyclist safety - don't include getting rid of helmet laws
	18 Aug: Bike Auckland says other ways to increase cyclist safety - don't include getting rid of helmet laws... more

Road-user charges can pay for more than just road maintenance – NZ could lead the way
	18 Aug: By charging all road users, the shift away from a petrol tax could help fund safer roads and lower pollution. NZ should embrace the opportunity to be innovative.... more

The Prime Minister says councils need appropriate plans for managing water
	18 Aug: The Prime Minister says councils need appropriate plans for managing water... more

Christopher Luxon says changes to the rules on foreign home ownership should be in effect before the end of the year
	18 Aug: Christopher Luxon says changes to the rules on foreign home ownership should be in effect before the end of the year... more

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The Springboks have reverted to type with coach Rassie Erasmus wielding the selection axe for Sunday's second Rugby Championship test against the Wallabies at Cape Town More...

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SkyCity Entertainment has gone into an NZX trading halt - pending an announcement on a possible capital raise More...

Today's News

Rugby:
The Springboks have reverted to type with coach Rassie Erasmus wielding the selection axe for Sunday's second Rugby Championship test against the Wallabies at Cape Town 8:07

Rugby League:
Payne Haas’s allegiance switch to Samoa: a threat or an opportunity for rugby league? 8:07

Environment:
The countdown is on until Christchurch residents officially get a new stadium 8:07

International:
Donald Trump rules out sending US troops to Ukraine as its allies consider security guarantees 7:47

Cricket:
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have had their contracts downgraded by the Pakistan Cricket Board 7:47

Entertainment:
Jessie J's breast cancer diagnosis has made her realise that "life is too short" 7:42

Law and Order:
A woman's been charged in relation to the death of a toddler in a Gore driveway, on New Year's Day 7:37

Law and Order:
Concerns over the mental health protections for police officers using firearms 7:27

Motoring:
The death of 88-year-old Edward Duffy in Rotorua in 2023 could have been avoided - if the man who crashed into his mobility scooter hadn't been speeding 7:17

Entertainment:
Perrie Edwards "could barely leave the house" last year due to agoraphobia 7:12

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