A Christchurch man with extremist ties to the mosque attacker Brenton Tarrant died by suicide during a tense police standoff in March 2019. Dubovskiy, a known gun and Nazi fanatic with a violent past, had sent alarming emails referencing the terror attacks, prompting police raids on his home where they found weapons and extremist gear. Refusing to return after the search, he told negotiators he wouldn’t go to prison again — and that the only way out was death. Despite first aid, he died at the scene. The coroner ruled his death self-inflicted, finding no fault in police conduct, while his family praised efforts for peace but criticized how he was treated as an equal threat to Tarrant.

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Workers at Pact Packaging in Lower Hutt have gone on strike demanding a living wage, rejecting a meager 66-cent hourly raise that falls far short of the $29.90 living wage benchmark. Many earn around $26/hour and are struggling to cover rising costs like rates, insurance, and new water taxes. A four-year employee called the offer “crap,” noting that even newer staff would barely exceed minimum wage. Nightshift workers and union members rallied outside the plant in solidarity. While Pact Group says it’s committed to good-faith bargaining under a multi-company collective agreement, tensions remain high as negotiations continue — with workers pushing for pay that actually keeps up with inflation and supports their livelihoods.

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The government is overhauling how development costs are handled, replacing the old contribution model with a new development levy system. Developers will now pay a fixed fee to fund essential infrastructure, aiming to simplify and predict costs for councils and builders alike. While some welcome the clarity, others worry about upfront developer costs and potential impacts on housing affordability. Officials are still finalizing regional implementation details, but this move marks a major step toward modernizing how communities plan and grow.

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The government is overhauling how new developments fund infrastructure, ditching the old system that blamed current homeowners for past costs. Under the new levy model, growth pays for itself — even government departments now chip in. This shift aims to unlock more housing by easing council approval hurdles, since infrastructure costs will be covered upfront. Developers will pay for roads, water, transport, and reserves, with pricing set by the Commerce Commission and appeal rights built in. Though called a “levy,” not a tax, this is a major rewrite of how communities build their future — designed to be fairer, simpler, and more sustainable for everyone.

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Te Pāti Māori is launching a bold $1 billion energy revolution if elected, aiming to transform New Zealand’s energy sector over the next decade by putting Māori communities at the heart of ownership and profit. Their plan includes massive investments in renewable infrastructure on Māori land, apprenticeships, and training for local businesses — turning energy from a commodity into a tool for community wealth. They’re pushing for a new National Energy Plan managed by iwi and industry leaders to ensure fair pricing across generation, storage, transmission, and household electrification. Regulators will be empowered to crack down on price gouging and boost competition. With a 2035 deadline for “energy sovereignty,” they argue true change means Māori families generating power, marae storing it, iwi owning turbines, and profits staying home — not just swapping fuels but reshaping who controls the energy future.

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Two families just hit the jackpot—each winning over $5 million after the $10 million prize rolled down to the second division. One Richmond syndicate, made up of parents and adult kids out for lunch, stumbled on their win when the dad checked the ticket—and the numbers matched perfectly. Their daughter initially thought it was only a few thousand, then erupted in disbelief as the truth sank in. They’re now eyeing mortgage payoffs and new homes. Meanwhile, a Wellington couple discovered their win while relaxing on the couch—the husband’s initial doubts vanished when he confirmed the rollover. He called it “what the heck?” and admitted they’re still sleepless and processing. This marks the final draw of the old 10-ball Powerball—tonight’s draw kicks off the new 14-ball version.

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Supermarkets are at the center of a heated policy battle as National prepares to unveil major moves, just as Labour ramps up their crackdown on price gouging. Labour wants to ban excessive pricing on essentials, empower the Commerce Commission, and force offenders to repay profits — all while National hints at tax cuts and the Act Party pushes controversial wage freezes and union restrictions. The election race is heating up, and grocery shelves are suddenly political battlegrounds.

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Wellington Hospital’s emergency department is overflowing so badly they’ve turned a corridor into an impromptu ward—just one of many hospitals nationwide struggling under the weight of this year’s brutal flu season. With beds at a premium and staff stretched thin, Health NZ is scrambling to boost capacity, speed up discharges, and redirect non-emergency patients—but the real fix lies in long-overdue expansions and systemic upgrades, as nurses at Tauranga Hospital have also declared a state of emergency.

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