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Sydney house shot up in 'payback attack' as ex-Kiwis player Matt Utai undergoes surgery

Video obtained by Australian media outlets shows a hooded gunman firing at a house.

'Over the moon': Mother and son to reunite after 11-year residency struggle

Ali told the Herald it has been difficult living apart from her only child.

'I’m just so grateful': Mother's relief as baby survives 'scary' meningitis ordeal

'Without the operation, he definitely would have died,' says mum Tearren Nanjan.

Winston Peters to receive Pacific visa petition at New Zealand Parliament

The petition seeks equal visa-style access for visitors from six Pacific nations.

Slow and steady: Wealth of 10 biggest iwi edges higher in tough year

Iwi have had three consecutive years of difficulty, but 2025 showed a modest improvement.

Luxury Italian furniture giant to open $3.5m flagship in Auckland design hub

Molteni&C is a leading Italian designer furniture brand founded over 90 years ago.

'Subdued economic environment' – Winton Land half-year revenue down 60%

Unemployment, net migration and lower concrete volumes are cited as examples of downturn.

'A number of commercial buildings' – SkyCity eyes $200m asset sales

Underlying FY26 ebitda guidance is confirmed at $190m-$210m as dividends remain suspended.

The Front Page: Do move-on orders fix homelessness, or just push people out of sight?

Advocates say Housing First proves long-term homes cut homelessness and costs.

Global talent war: Air traffic controllers in demand as shortages bite

An aviation group says traffic controller, pilot and engineer shortages are all a problem.

'Awful events': Man, 64, charged after indecent assaults on North Shore teacher, students

Police say student reports in late 2025 helped staff identify and confront the man.

'Very sad': Why Moana Pasifika can't host Chiefs clash in Tonga

The round nine fixture will instead take place in Pukekohe or Rotorua.