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When a property is sold, everyone seems to know what they are owed: the bank, council, lawyers, agents and IRD. But who checks what may be owed back to the owner? Tracy Lynch follows the ledgers behind mortgages, interest, GST, rates and property sales, arguing that every liability, deduction, credit and adjustment should be reconciled against the underlying records. The principle is simple: if an amount is due, prove it. If a lawful…

Discover retirement with more time for what matters at Acacia Cove Village. For resident Jill, village life has brought new friendships, activities close at hand, freedom from home maintenance and the reassurance of a safe and secure community. With independently owned Acacia Cove able to make decisions locally, residents can spend less time worrying about everyday responsibilities and more time enjoying the people, activities and experiences…

Discover European comfort made for real life with Josef Seibel at Halliwell Shoes. With German shoemaking heritage dating back to 1886, the collection combines quality craftsmanship, modern styling and everyday comfort. Explore versatile men’s and ladies’ styles, including extra-wide fittings and larger sizes, with features such as quality leather, removable footbeds and lightweight, flexible soles. Visit Halliwell Shoes in Pukekohe and let the…

Andy Loader challenges the idea of “white privilege” in New Zealand, arguing that ethnicity does not determine wealth, hardship or opportunity. He questions race-based funding, co-governance and the expanding influence of Treaty policy, while arguing that assistance should be based on individual need rather than ancestry. Loader contends that New Zealand’s future depends on equality before the law, open debate and democratic government in which…

The COVID Files examines what New Zealand decision-makers knew as vaccination requirements expanded into employment and participation. Drawing on official advice, OIA records and Royal Commission findings, the investigation traces changing evidence on transmission, concerns over mandates for younger people, the impact of Omicron and the consequences for workers who declined vaccination. It asks a central question: as the evidence changed, were…

New Zealand’s political parties broadly agree the country needs substantially more electricity and that households need relief from rising power costs. The real election argument is over who should finance new generation, how much control the major electricity companies should retain, and whether household solar can finally give consumers meaningful power of their own Power has become more than another election policy. It sits underneath…

Over one hundred Israeli settlers attack two Palestinian villages, setting homes and vehicles on fire. Just a moment, our crspdt reports from the scene. Russia's top diplomat shrugs off accusations by Western media that its waging a hybrid war on Europe, saying that Moscow is defending itself by downing West-supplied drones and missiles attacking its territory. Damage is dealt across Ukraine as Russia targets its military industrial…

The Netherlands has recorded its first approved termination of life involving a child under 12 since introducing a special framework for severely ill children in 2024. The case has no direct equivalent under New Zealand law, where assisted dying remains restricted to competent adults aged 18 or over with a terminal illness likely to end their life within six months INR Report: Based on reporting by Tyler Durden for ZeroHedge · A Dutch…

Set within sought-after Anselmi Ridge, this impressive split-level family home combines space, flexibility and modern comfort. Offering four bedrooms, two bathrooms and generous open-plan living across approximately 222sqm, it features a well-appointed kitchen, seamless outdoor flow and a versatile lower-level room ideal for an office, media room or gym. With a double garage, easy-care grounds and a convenient location close to Valley School…

Set in a sought-after Pukekohe location within the Valley School zone, this substantial 250sqm family home offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two generous living areas on approximately 780sqm. Designed for easy entertaining, it features expansive decking, a swim spa and excellent indoor-outdoor flow. A home office, double garage, solar and battery system and EV charger add everyday practicality and impressive energy efficiency to this…