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Couple in their late 50s empty their KiwiSaver to buy their first home

“It means we will still be paying off a mortgage in our early 80s."

How $20 and two cannabis roaches got two men locked up for three years

'Clearly, it was a stupid thing to do', a judge pointed out.

Podmore’s 10 episodes of heart arrhythmia an alarming sign of ‘distress’ before death - psychiatrist

A three-week inquest in Hamilton is investigating the Olympian's death in 2021 aged 24.

'Very agitated': Man stormed mosque armed with a knife, asking members for a fight

About 20 members were inside at the time and many were on their knees praying.

Stolen shipwreck binoculars returned to Napier owners

Binoculars from 1986 shipwreck disappeared from a Westshore verandah this week.

Tauranga's new bus service: $5 fare arrives in 2025 after trial success

Tauranga's new on-demand bus service is hugely popular but fares will rise to cover costs.

Liquidators to run Maketū Pies as they seek buyer

The first liquidators' report indicates when creditors may be paid by.

SH1 project moves to Desert Rd with 50km detours for two months

Total road closures are being used in blocks to speed up the works.

Telephone Rd to reopen next year after being closed since 2022

Transport Minister Simeon Brown shared the announcement yesterday.

Book launch part of Diwali celebrations in Gisborne next month

'A heartfelt collection of stories that highlight the journeys of diverse migrants...'

Best of Premium Sport: North v South - NZ's top sporting schools revealed

Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.

Gangs hold onto 'precious patches': Two police districts yet to make mark under new rules

Northland gangs comply with new laws as patches prove 'precious' to members.

Hastings shed blaze: Firefighters dial Australia for guidance

The call to Queensland was for advice on chemicals stored inside.

‘World first’: Council moves toward landmark iwi partnership

Negotiations are expected to be finalised in early 2025.

Snap happy: International award to Gisborne photographer

'It was truly surprising and an incredible honour'

Why a cafe owner says Rotorua's generosity 'puts other cities to shame'

'If you put a cause before the people of Rotorua, people rise up, and they come out.'

Woman 'frozen' after man's nude approach at Hawke’s Bay beach

'I turned my head and there are just genitals, that I didn't want to see, nor ask to see.'

Gisborne council faces challenges with proposed new national forestry standards

Gisborne councillors worry new NES-CF will limit local control over forestry regulations.