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New Waikato mayor vows to unite community and ‘get to work’

Aksel Bech secured 12,148 votes to replace outgoing mayor Jacqui Church.

Why Transmission Gully still isn’t 110km/h despite public support

20km of the motorway near Wellington needs a rebuild over summer to fix rough surfaces.

Watch: Dramatic moment truckie scrambles from cab before freight train ploughs into truck

The extensive wreckage caused road closures near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.

'It’s just a mess': Drivers remarkably walk away unscathed after truck collides with freight train

The large wreck has left roads closed near Waikanae Railway Station this morning.

Raybon Kan: The first year I did stand-up was the first year I wrote an email

The original 'Asian at My Table' kicks off his 30-year anniversary comedy tour.

Cash city: Rotorua players strike Lotto wins

Powerball has rolled over, with Saturday’s jackpot climbing to $8m.

'Arriving fresher than ever': Global appetite lifts NZ salmon exports

Fishy business: US still the major premium market but salmon demand soars in China.

Jack Fagan makes it three in a row at record Stratford shears

The 33-year-old reckoned it was the first time he was the oldest in the open final.

Spain swine fever cases spark warning on pork imports here

Spain confirmed two wild boars found dead near Barcelona tested positive for the virus.

From IT desks to avo dreams: Orchard tours turn passion into profit

Tim Rosamond and Michele Ricou love spreading the word about avocados.

‘A terrible accident’: Coroner releases findings into Dunedin hunter’s death

Kate Aynsley's rifle discharged as she slipped on steep, wet ground near Beaumont.

From mussel shocks to seaweed hot sauce: How this smokehouse stayed afloat

Owner Jessica Jones has tripled sales since buying the business pre-Covid.

Wanaka couple buy decrepit Great Barrier bach for $335,000 as crowds descend on island

They plan to remove the cottage and build something new.

Reserve Bank's next moves: When will interest rates start rising again?

The five things you need to know about the housing market this week.

Ex-All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry selling his spare waterfront apartment

The sporting legend is a big fan of the neighbourhood.

Sponsored: A guide to managing moisture at home

Resene’s experts provide tips and strategies to tackle the issue.

Top lawyer's foreign buyer warning: Offers of luxury cars and boats could end in trouble

Sellers urged not to inflate the value of their homes with expensive chattels.

Brad Pitt's West Auckland crib has finally sold - but who's the buyer?

Estate charmed Hollywood star while he filmed new movie.