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'Wreak havoc': Job losses feared as new build inquiries plunge by up to 80 per cent

'There is going to be some real hurt coming in the construction industry.'

Construction site raids: 'Stressed' builders sleeping on-site to deter brazen thieves

Fears of organised crime and insider jobs as industry says crime on the rise.

Burial costs soar 40 per cent, funeral directors call on Govt for help

The rising figures come as many people are already grappling with a cost of living crisis.

'Ashamed' and 'isolated': Struggling families selling possessions to survive

'We need to be upfront a recession is here ... impacted families are battling it today.'

'PR stunt': Mobsters warn gang crackdown could spark more violence

Taking items by force may only increase anger and 'inflame' the situation.

'Disrespectful' unveiling for iwi leader renews anguish for ex-wife, children

But an iwi leader says a lot of people needed the unveiling to heal.

'What we need is some very simple rules': Luxon on Covid announcement

Government announces new measures to fight the increasing numbers of Covid-19 infections.

Iwi threatens to blockade harbour over 'juggernaut' port's plans

The port says the Environment Court process is the correct place to debate the issues.

Police 'powerless': Her ex uses 1c deposits for vile abuse via bank account

Victim says banks and police seem disinterested or powerless to stop the messages.

Childcare centre ordered to explain failures in Malachi's case as he was beaten and bruised

The manager reportedly contacted his caregiver directly about the abuse.

'Lots of people are upset': Tauranga Mosque burgled, car torched nearby - police

'No evidence to suggest this was a hate crime,' police say.

Homicide investigation: Detectives seek occupants of silver sedan

Whakamarama homicide inquiry team want to speak to the occupants of a silver sedan.

Multiple crews battle buildings on fire at former sawmill

At least 12 fire trucks responded.

Freedom campers outstay welcome in Pāpāmoa

Campers say they're actually quite nice people trying to get by in an 'expensive' world.

$49,000 in legal costs for financially strained worker

Court orders sacked hospital worker to pay DHB almost $49,000 in legal costs

'People have got to live somewhere': Govt dept buys 41 new houses from developer

Two neighbours share their thoughts on the state home development.

Seven-day isolation for the flu? Move would be 'horrific' for hospitality

A public health expert says enforcing it would be "pretty impractical".

'More than basketball': New NZ pro league 'amazing' opportunity after US stints

The league has been described as a "step in the right direction" for womens basketball.