National pledges no new taxes and abandons bank and bed tax plans
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a new election pledge promising no new taxes if National is re-elected on 7 November. This move involves abandoning previous considerations regarding a bank tax and an accommodation levy.
3 outlets · ACT announces One Law for All constitutional policy
The ACT party has released its constitutional policy, titled One Law for All with One Future Together. The proposals aim to reinforce Parliament's authority, protect property rights, and limit judicial interpretations. The policy follows the party's failed Treaty Principles Bill but does not include the previous referendum proposal.
3 outlets · Four arrested after brawl on Auckland's Queen Street
Four people have been arrested following a fight near the intersection of Queen Street and Wellesley Street East on Sunday evening. Two people were taken to hospital by ambulance, with one reported to be seriously injured. Police were called to the scene at approximately 6.40pm.
3 outlets · Two teenage girls allegedly assaulted and robbed in Takapuna
Two teenage girls were reportedly victims of a violent group assault and robbery near Takapuna Beach on Saturday night. The victims had spent approximately an hour with the group of youths before the incident occurred around 9.30pm. Police have launched an investigation and are considering charges.
3 outlets · Police seek witnesses after man hit by car in Manawatū
A young man is in intensive care at Wellington Hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Halcombe Road, north of Feilding, early Saturday morning. The incident occurred during an anti-social road user event. Police are searching for witnesses and the driver, who allegedly fled the scene.
3 outlets · Severe weather and grid fault cause widespread power outages
Thousands of properties lost electricity across the lower South Island and parts of the North Island due to a national grid fault and severe storms. The outages affected tens of thousands of homes and businesses, with hundreds of customers in the Nelson-Tasman and West Coast regions still without power.
3 outlets · Two teenagers charged after officer critically injured near Palmerston North
Two teenagers have been charged after a vehicle struck a police constable while they were deploying road spikes on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Rd. The officer was airlifted to Wellington Hospital in stable but critical condition. The incident occurred around 2am on Saturday, causing minor injuries to a second officer.
3 outlets · Labour outlines fiscal strategy and surplus targets ahead of election
The Labour Party has released a fiscal strategy aiming to return the budget to surplus by 2029/30. The plan relies on a capital gains tax rather than spending cuts and includes a pledge to restore the Reserve Bank's dual mandate.
3 outlets · Large vegetation fire in Albert Town forces evacuations
Firefighters battled a large vegetation blaze in Albert Town on Saturday night, which forced 22 households to evacuate. Heavy rain and strong winds affected the response, but the fire has since been contained. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and under investigation.
2 outlets · National rules out new bed tax despite previous cooperation deal
The National Party has announced it will not introduce new taxes, including an accommodation levy, if re-elected. This decision has caused disappointment for Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and the Queenstown Lakes District mayor, as the proposal was previously part of a cooperation deal with Auckland Council.
2 outlets · Witness claims hospital security failed to stop intimidating patient
A woman reported that security staff appeared unable to manage a disruptive man at Palmerston North Hospital's emergency department. The man, who was escorted into the facility by police on 28 July, allegedly intimidated other patients by staring at them and crashing against walls.
3 outlets · Kiwi teenager wins junior downhill mountain bike world title
Palmerston North rider Jonty Williamson has become the first New Zealander to win a UCI Downhill World Series overall title. The 17-year-old secured the junior men's crown in France after recording his sixth win of the season at Les Gets.
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