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Wellingtonian 'flabbergasted' by huge jump in rent
The proposed price hike left them looking for other accommodation.
Interactive: How much does rent cost in your suburb?
Find out how prices for new rentals changed in your suburb.
Neighbours actress hits NZ for race day
The actress and style icon wants to see how Kiwis do race day fashion.
Ardern's brick and tile home could be Prime purchase
The Prime Minister has bought a new house, so will her current place go on the market?
Hot to trot: Auckland's big weekend
Plus Viva Prix de Fashion 2017 winner shares her top tips for this years competitors.
New season of Clarke Gayford's TV show set to hit screens
Expect sharks, whales, dingoes, top chefs and a whole lot of fishing.
Rise in stomach bugs after sweltering temps
Stomach bug cases increased as the country faced its hottest month in 150 years.
'Unprecedented' demand for te reo Maori classes
One education provider has more than 330 people on the waiting list for beginners te reo.
New dad's heartbreak five days after first child's birth
Family struggles as new dad begins cancer treatment days after son is born.
The secret man cave under Eden Park
Mt Eden's kickback space is frequented by international cricket and rugby teams
Jacinda Ardern first PM to join Pride Parade
From a rainbow cement truck to a wedding on a float - this year's event is full of fun.
Ultimate ABs fan? Now you can wed in their changing room
Now you can as the All Blacks' dressing room converts into a chapel.
Two die crossing swollen river
About 100 evacuated from Piha and trampers stranded as torrential rain pelts west coast.
Now you can buy a Sir Ed Hillary jacket
The range will include replicas of the gear worn by Sir Ed when he climbed Mt Everest.
Missing father and daughter found safe and well
Blair McClunie and his daughter Nikki were last seen in Te Awamutu on February 1.
Dazzling light show sparkles on Harbour Bridge
Parks and beaches are packed for Harbour Bridge solar spectacular.
What's on this Auckland Anniversary weekend
From music to culture and busking, there is a festival for everyone this weekend.
Ardern celebrates with burgers and flowers
Jacinda Ardern and partner Clarke Gayford's first child is due in June
Paula Bennett reveals weight loss surgery
Paula Bennett has revealed she has undergone a gastric bypass.
Evacuations after foodcourt blaze in heart of Newmarket
Shoppers evacuated after fire at building on Kent St in Newmarket.
A third of fire service callouts are false alarms
A 2006 report estimated the annual cost of false alarms to the fire service was $46.2m
Free shoes for barefoot South Auckland kids
Boxer Dave 'Brown Buttabean' Letele will be helping the kids get fit in their new shoes.
From National's rule to Paddles the cat: What we lost in 2017
We bought home the America's Cup & turned L&P into an iceblock, but you can't win 'em all.
Taxi driver killed was a new dad; was wife's 'whole world'
Abdul Raheem Fahad Syed died after a black Mercedes slammed into his car early on Saturday
Heartbroken mum loses 2 kids and their dad in 3 crashes
Traci Ellis has lost her daughter, son and their father to three separate road accidents
Kiwis' last-minute Christmas buys revealed
Some leave buying the essentials until after 10pm on Christmas Eve.
Boxing Day sales set to exceed last year
Kiwis are spending up large this Christmas and it is set to continue on Boxing Day.
Millennials young but not dumb or broke
More than 70 per cent of millennials say they are planning for their financial futures.
Wacky fruit and veg hitting Kiwi stores
Keep your eyes peeled for grapes the size of gobstoppers and pink mushrooms
Your guide to outsourcing Christmas
Whether it's the food, booze, tree or gift wrap, these Kiwi companies have you covered
Where the royals could honeymoon in NZ
A honeymoon in New Zealand would be the ultimate romantic break for the loved-up duo.
Good news for 88yo who lost $40k in scam
Just over a week on Brian Cotter has been able to retrieve some of the money.
Poo! What's the foul smell in Auckland city?
The mystery behind the stink in central Auckland has finally been solved.
Trump's Kiwi staffer makes big donation to uni
Chris Liddell has donated $450,000 to the University of Auckland.
Which job gets you dates on Tinder?
Dating app Tinder has revealed the jobs Kiwi singletons are lusting over.
Mum feeds breast milk to terminally-ill 11yo
Kathleen McKay claims the product is helping keep her daughter Brennagh alive
Team NZ can use $5m to recruit
When the money was awarded, it was stated funds were to be used to retain key talent.
App helps bring sight to the blind
Be My Eyes helped a blind couple read the results of a pregnancy test.
Kiwi musician works with world-class producer
October went from making music in her bedroom to working with a top international producer
'I had a feeling like I'm going to die now'
Taxi driver terrified as rock he believes was thrown from bridge hurtles towards his car.
Dehumidifier warning after fatal fire: 'The most horrific day of our lives'
Family warn of dangers of dehumidifiers after tragic death in house fire.
Lifting the lid on drugs in small towns
The study will include testing wastewater for drugs and alcohol and an online survey.
Kiwi mum enters marathon after losing 40kg
Catherine Garraway has lost 45kg in her journey to the 12km Auckland Marathon Traverse.
Rolleston: I thought my acting career was over
Boy and Pork Pie star tells of his struggle to recover in TV documentary.
New Kiwi website the Uber of babysitting
Sitterzen allows you to have a babysitter at your door in as little as an hour.
'He said it was something he'd never do'
Family of a champion jumps jockey who took his life have spoken out for the first time.
Epic music line-up coming to NZ this summer
Concert promoter says "it's probably the biggest summer we've had ever".
Hands-off insult to gay rugby team
More gay Kiwi athletes are hiding their sexuality than anywhere else in the world.
Rich lister gifts $1m to Auckland University
John McCall MacBain has donated $275m to education, health and climate change since 2007.
The big wet is set to continue
Even the effects of an Australian heat wave won't stop yet another big wet.
$100k bill: House left in ruins after open-invite party
The party resulted in about $100,000 worth of damage.
Your guide to the ultimate election party
Politics-themed cocktails, canapes, a drinking game and where to watch the live results
Kiwi helps people find homes for tiny houses
A new Kiwi website allows you to look for and offer land for tiny homes.
Sir Paul Holmes' art collection up for sale
The collection includes works by Dick Frizzell and Gottfried Lindauer.
Jono Pryor's message for Kiwis
Jono Pryor and Bryce Casey know what it's like to lose loved ones to suicide.
Comedian Jono opens up on suicide
Jono Pryor and Bryce Casey know what it's like to lose loved ones to suicide.
Kiwi told family: 'Get out and go now, don't wait for me'
Chad Bennett made his family evacuate, while he stayed behind to secure their house.
New sumo fruit hits NZ shelves
Its juicy, sweet, seedless and selling out fast. Introducing the new Sumo Mandarin.
Ex-NFL star: Keep kids from contact sport
A former American football star says he would not let his own son play contact sport.
Black Caps stars bowled over by baby joy
Black Caps players will be busy juggling diapers and cricket bats during the summer.
Trade Me bans gun licence fakers
Attempts have been made to use fake firearms licences to buy guns on Trade Me.
Team NZ's $5 million SOS for salaries
Team New Zealand boss' plea to pay salaries after America's Cup win.
Restaurant Month an event to savour
Taste buds of all kinds will be in for a treat at Auckland's Restaurant Month event.
What are kalettes? New vegetable hits NZ
We tasted the new hybrid vegetable this week, so what's the verdict?
Northland shooting: Gun found next to human remains
What is believed to be a firearm has been found next to the Patterson's suspected remains.
Pork Pie remake triumphs at Cannes
The Kiwi film has been sold to China, Japan and multiple airlines.
Bond-esque security for America's Cup
Catch a glimpse of the Cup at the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron - just don't cross the barrier.
Soaked south faces threat of more downpours
The clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.
Sudden death of West Coast farmer a tragedy
Bryan Edmonds is believed to have died from a heart issue, like 3 of his siblings.
How much can you save by buying frozen vege?
As fresh produce prices soar, just how much can you save by buying frozen?
Pregnant Dame Valerie Adams hits the gym
The double Olympic champion has shared videos of herself pumping weights to social media
Sport's over - time to embrace culture
What is there to look forward to now the steady stream of sporting greatness is over?
Doctor of psychology humbled by Kiwi's generosity
Convicted murderer turned life coach said it is great Kiwis want to help Mark Cropp.
Celebrating lucky Kiwis as Lotto turns 30
Since Lotto started in 1987, 14 Kiwis have won more than $20 million each.