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The text that sent a Mongols gang member to jail for a long time

The Auckland man was jailed for 14 years and nine months.

Premium Debate: Online subscribers have their say on party policies

OPINION: The comments follow a critique of several key announcements.

Police seek couple in search for missing woman

Jude Coxhead, 62, was last seen by family in Tauranga two days ago.

'Massive potential for change': Investment fund takes on housing crisis

'Why wouldn’t an investor choose social good over another investment of equal risk?'

Sonya Bateson on housing: Desperate times call for desperate measures

OPINION: Ngāi Te Rangi's plans seem a neat solution.

Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on National’s plan to ban cellphones

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

New tourism venture for well-known oyster farm

The Ōhope oyster farm's new owners have big plans.

One arrested after police block Fordlands road

Armed Offenders Squad, St John helped officers carry out an arrest warrant.

He didn't know he was having a heart attack. Luckily, he was in 'one of the best places' for it

Fate or coincidence? The community stalwart doesn't know which helped save him.

How to solve our road circus: Kick these dangerous habits

Opinion: It’s not just about getting there; it’s about getting there safely.

From tailgating to using mobile phones: Uncovering the worst driving habits

'It only takes a second or two of inattention to kill a pedestrian.'

The Premium Debate: 'Mass exodus' of tradies leaving for Australia

Opinion: Our online premium subscribers have their say.

Crane company boss slams state of NZ roads

'The roads are the worst I've seen them,' says McLeod Cranes’ Scott McLeod.

Opinion: If you can’t afford to buy now – then you probably shouldn’t

Opinion: There’s more pressure on tight budgets in winter.

Beyond Border Patrol: A shoutout to those in these vital and often thankless jobs

OPINION: Biosecurity NZ officers battle invasive species to preserve New Zealand's beauty.

Pineapple on pizza? Christopher Luxon shows his lighter side - and a hidden talent

The National Party leader has some fun before getting down to serious business.