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Questions over Eden Park freebies and proposed electorate boundary changes | NZ Herald News Update
Questions raised over Auckland councillors receiving freebies from Eden Park and major changes are being proposed to electorates in the lower North Island. Video / NZ Herald, Getty
‘Bit of a crisis’: Why NZ’s racing infrastructure is under scrutiny amid track faults
Ellerslie will host two trial dates next week, offering some relief.
TV star Graham Norton spotted at popular eatery ahead of nationwide tour
Graham Norton’s nationwide tour begins today at the Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch.
Marist qualify for Coastal Challenge final after 36-run upset
Connor Rees scored 61, leading Marist to a total of 190-8 in Masterton.
‘False sense of security’: Eight children drown in one summer
Coroner calls for better supervision around pools, lakes and rivers.
Georgina Campbell: Looming ferry decision one of the most significant for coalition Govt
ANALYSIS: Shipyards will soon be shortlisted and detailed ship specifications revealed.
Fan’s nose fractured after Stan Walker’s drummer throws drumsticks into crowd
The drummer has apologised after the Homegrown incident.
‘I’ll be waiting for you': Family of shooting victim threaten murder accused in court
Two relatives began yelling at the defendant, with one trying to push towards the dock.
‘I’ll be waiting for you': Family of shooting victim threaten murder accused in court
Two relatives began yelling at the defendant, with one trying to push towards the dock.
‘Thugs and idiots’: Mayor says town has had ‘a guts full’ after fatal shooting
Two men, aged 23 and 25, are charged with Doreion Hard's death as mum mourns.
Thomas Coughlan: Winston Peters has a lot of thoughts about ... Labour
OPINION: Winston Peters couldn't stop talking about the Labour Party.
The great irony as All Whites stand on brink of reaching 2026 World Cup
For the All Whites, it’s about execution, discipline, composure and the right mindset.
Letters: NZ Rugby wrong on not selecting overseas players
OPINION: 'NZ Rugby needs to embrace the realities of the modern professional era.'
‘Need a better debt collector’, says Akl mayor as AT struggles to collect millions in fines
Queen St is the biggest trap for fines, with $11m worth issued in one year.
Public servants asked whether their work provides value for taxpayers
The topics in the 2025 Public Service Census 'reflect the Government's priorities'.
'He loves this track': Wolfgang's thrilling victory at Trentham
Wolfgang won the St Leger, completing a rare Trentham double this season.
'How dare they': Protest erupts over puberty-blocker regulation
Speakers included Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle and ex-MP Elizabeth Kerekere.
Location of $5.3m Powerball winner revealed
There was a big win for the south in last night's draw.
One dead, two injured in Wellington motorway crash
The crash occurred shortly before midnight.
'Dealt the wrong cards': Tearful mum defends son caught with 20,000 child abuse images
Judge Sainsbury called the images 'truly disturbing and grotesque'.
Landmark mansion tipped to sell for more than double its $8.7m CV
The White House is on the market for sale for the first time in more than 40 years.
Fed-up landlords get $763,000 for their $1m home after taking a gamble with $1 reserve
They were willing to sell their rental for almost nothing.
Car news and advice
Audi S5 Avant first drive: carry on quattro
New platform and even a new name: the S5 is picking up where the S4 left off.
GWM Tank 300 turbo-diesel: now there are 3 (engines in the range, that is)
New Ultra turbo-diesel ups the tow rating of the Tank 300 to 3 tonnes.
What are axial flux motors and are they the future of EVs?
Axial flux motors are gaining attention for their potential to reshape performance.
More Wellington news
Wellington unexplained death: Victim’s name released
The 63-year-old man was found with critical head injuries on a footpath in Miramar.
NZME board battle: Stuff halts discussions to sell Post, Press newspapers to NZ Herald owner
NZME says Stuff is awaiting the outcome and vote of its annual shareholders meeting.