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Some Wellington homeowners face being hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket trying to sell up after buying homes at the peak of the market a few years ago.The latest property data shows average home values in the capital have dropped by as much as 30%, since the heights of January 2022.Mary Argue shares stories from those who bought at the high and are now reckoning with the low: some taking the hit, and others hanging on for dear life.’We just need to stop the bleeding’Wellingtonian Dylan is staring down the barrel of a $300,000 loss. But it’s a…
ADVERTISEMENT Following the violation of Polish airspace by at least 19 Russian drones earlier this week, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced an ‘Eastern Sentry’ programme, which aims to deter further Russian incursions and show solidarity with Poland. “We see drones violating our airspace. Whether it was intentional or not, it is unacceptable. The allies have expressed full solidarity with Poland. It is crucial to counter aggression and defend every member of the Alliance,” the NATO chief said, adding: “The defence of the eastern flank is our key task. That is why we are launching the Eastern Sentry initiative…
The morning’s headlines in 90 seconds, including the hunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer, legal experts weigh in on the Marokopa case, and is the new Sims inspired by New Zealand? The hunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer heats up with new photos and a large reward. Legal experts weigh in on possible fallout from the Marokopa case. Flooding in Bali turns deadly. The Black Ferns have been bolstered by two key returns for their World Cup quarterfinal. Fans are saying the new Sims expansion pack looks to be inspired by New Zealand. You be the judge.
Protest organisers have been forced by adverse weather to move their planned march away from the Auckland Harbour Bridge this weekend.A statement from the organisers of the March for Humanity said there had been “a drastic change to the weather forecast in the last 24 hours, that now shows unsafe wind speeds on the Auckland Harbour Bridge”.”The march will go ahead with a changed route,” the statement said. “The start time remains 9.30am, Saturday, but will now assemble at Aotea Square. The march will then proceed through the CBD, concluding at Victoria Park.”The event has been organised by Aotearoa for…
Published on 12/09/2025 – 15:22 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Staging a minute’s silence in the European Parliament at the start of a plenary session is usually uncontroversial and common practice. But the refusal of Katarina Barley, a vice-president of the chamber, to let some MEPs hold a minute of silence for Charlie Kirk has sparked uproar among many conservative MEPs, including inside the European People’s party. Kirk, an American political activist was shot in the neck on Wednesday while he was speaking on a Utah college campus and died at the hospital soon after. Many blame Barley, a socialist MEP and other…
New Zealand will be lowering its price cap on Russian oil as part of a new set of sanctions against the Putin regime announced today. Foreign Minister Winston Peters revealed this morning that New Zealand would lower its cap on Russian crude oil from US$60 per barrel to US$47.60, joining Canada, the EU, and the UK. The price cap was introduced after Russia launched its illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022, with the aim of limiting the revenue Russia earned from oil exports, constraining its ability to wage war, while also keeping the energy market stable. In June, Russia’s “shadow…
Much of the country could expect strong winds and “unsettled” conditions this weekend, according to MetService. A very strong west to southwest flow will develop over the country on Saturday, then eases during Sunday.The forecaster issued strong wind watches for Coromandel Peninsula, and Bay of Plenty west of Edgecombe, Hawke’s Bay south of Wairoa, the Tararua District, Tasman District west of Motueka and Dunedin, Clutha, Southland south of Gore, and Stewart Island from Saturday. MetService meteorologist Heather Keats told Breakfast there would be some rain bands moving over the upper north and south islands today. “We’ve got a very fast…
This weekend’s $10 million Lotto prize must be won, meaning that regardless of what numbers are drawn, someone will be heading into next week richer. Saturday’s draw comes ahead of a major technology upgrade, which included new in-store features and “simplified” spend limits.In a must be won draw, if there are no Powerball First Division winners, the jackpot would roll down to the next Powerball division, with the winnings split equally between them. “Wherever you are in the country, someone has to win,” Will Hine, Lotto’s head of corporate communications, said.Lotto encouraged anyone wanting to buy a ticket to get…
A helicopter pilot has been convicted and sentenced for taking paid scenic flights in Central Otago without a proper licence or certification.The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said the man had been advertising and conducting paid helicopter flights around Alexandra and Clyde since early 2020 without an Air Operator’s Certificate or the correct pilot licence.In 2021, he failed to appear in court to face charges and was found guilty in his absence.The man was convicted of operating an aircraft without an Air Operator’s Certificate, obstruction, failing to produce or surrender documents, and flying an Australian-registered aircraft in New Zealand without the…
A Hawke’s Bay offroading club sick of being blamed for rubbish on riverbanks has embarked on a different kind of adventure.The 21-year-old founder of the Hawke’s Bay Adventure NZ 4×4 Club George Christieson said they were constantly being associated with photos of illegally dumped rubbish near the rivers they play around in.Christieson said his club were a close group of friends who had a passion for the outdoors. The oldest member is 24.”Going off-road means we get to see sights that you can’t get to in modern cars.”We see the comments on social media, on the daily. We don’t dump…