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Auckland Transport putting up parking prices from mid-April
From 14 April, Auckland Transport will up its parking prices by 50 cents an hour.

Watch: The illegal act against Warriors that has Jarome Luai facing a ban
The Tigers co-captain has been hit with a one game suspension that will double if he fights it at the NRL judiciary and loses.

Two new charter schools are coming to Auckland
The associate education minister believes the new schools - on top of the seven announced last year - will offer parents more choice and flexibility.

Explained: How replacing the Cook Strait ferries has become such a saga
The minister who’s sorting out the Cook Strait ferry fiasco is the same minister who helped create it, writes Explainer Editor Lloyd Burr.

Mangere locals share mixed views on how they feel about police beat patrols
Following Green MP Tamatha Paul’s criticism of beat patrols, the Manukau Courier set out to get the community’s views on the issue.

NZME directors 'have concerns' about businessman Jim Grenon taking editorial control
Grenon, a New Zealand resident since 2012, bought a 9.3 percent stake in NZME for just over $9 million early in March.

Govt to cut health and safety requirements for smaller businesses
The minister for workplace relations says she is looking to cut health and safety red tape for low-risk businesses and create a hotline to enable reporting of overzealous road cone use.

AI trust varies among New Zealand financial service users
A Salesforce report reveals New Zealand consumers show mixed trust in AI within financial services, highlighting a growing expectation for lower fees and faster transactions.

Carterton eyes events centre rebrand
Carterton councillors will decide on Wednesday whether to rebrand their town’s events centre to the Wairarapa Events Centre.

Far North firefighters save home surrounded by wildfire
The blaze was in steep terrain off Mangakahia Road, about 30 kilometres south of Kaikohe.

Rugby Australia chief rules out Israel Folau farewell
Former Wallaby Israel Folau's hopes of playing a part in the upcoming British and Irish Lions series are over.

Pay to pee trial proposed in Mid Canterbury to combat vandalism of public toilets
Pay to use toilets have been floated as a solution to combat a rising trend of vandalism occurring at public toilets across the region.

Three dogs euthanised after fatal attack on four-year-old in Bay of Plenty
Timothy Tu'uaki Rolleston-Bryan died after a dog attack at a property north of Katikati.

Sixty schools without tuck shop provider after Libelle Group went into liquidation
While some are exploring options like online meal delivery services, others are relying on school bake sales and sausage sizzles.

AI was enemy No. 1 during Hollywood strikes. Now it's in Oscar-winning films
Tech companies say AI will make productions cheaper and faster - but many in Hollywood think it will replace their jobs.

Relief and frustration from staff over abandoned Health NZ restructuring
Health NZ said it had agreed with the Public Service Association to stop planned "change proposals" in public health.

Woman who died after being hit by a car in Wellinton's Lower Hutt named by police
She was 60-year-old Vanessa Ritihia Houpapa from Naenae

SER acquires AFI Solutions to boost SAP automation
SER Group has acquired AFI Solutions to enhance its SAP automation capabilities, aiming to support enterprises with document-centric processes.

‘We can only hope Madison haunts you forever’: Father of teen who died on beach confronts driver in court
Family members of Madison Chamberlain spoke directly to Jesse Hodge in court, with her grandmother saying she would never forgive the driver.