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Shane Te Pou: Prepare for the reality of a rates-raid on your wallet
Households across the country are going to feel the sting of increased rates.
Value for money? Kāinga Ora spent $20m – now land sits vacant, housing plans scrapped
The sale was the subject of a protected disclosure that resulted in a confidential payout.
The Queen's Kiwi Rolls Royce for sale after 30 years in storage
Do you have $175k+ and deserve to travel around like a Queen?
'A guy came out and started blasting': Witness describes terrifying moment person shot
"Guys in balaclavas" were trying to grab a woman before one was shot, witness claims.
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
A new era for Piha surf club after 'nasty, gutless' looting in cyclone aftermath
Serial burglar Dylan Hendriks admitted similar offending, but he denied the Piha heist.
Fog cancels flights at Auckland Airport
Travellers should check the airport's website for updates.
Every cat has its day: Saving the Sumatran tiger
Auckland Zoo is at the centre of conservation efforts for the critically endangered animals. Video / Jason Oxenham
Wine and zine your way around Auckland this weekend
This weekend's offerings include theatre and festivals, wine, food and zines.
Person injured after firearm discharged during an altercation in Glen Eden
Police are present on Waikumete Rd in Glen Eden following an altercation outside Westlight Apartments, where a firearm was discharged. Video / NZ Herald
'People are astounded': West Auckland's blind acupuncturist
Pivac has practised acupuncture below his suburban home for 50 years.
First look inside new five-star Horizon by SkyCity hotel
Locals were commissioned to make art within the new hotel to showcase this country.
Tuivasa-Sheck shines as Warriors tame Tigers
The Warriors weren’t to be denied their first win since round 17.
Southern city blitzes July high temperature record as southerly blast looms
A heavy rain warning and two watches have been issued in Fiordland.
Two badly hurt in serious crash
The road where the crash occurred appears to be partially blocked, police say.
'Serial victim of domestic violence': Woman avoids life sentence for murdering partner
The 'serial' abuse victim had steel plates in her face after another man stomped her head.
PM Christoper Luxon opens Tukutuku, AUT’s newest building
At around 9000sq m Tukutuku is the largest development at the university’s North Campus.
'Low blow': Veterans’ donations box stolen in RSA break-in
The area commander said the theft targeted those who had sacrificed much for our country.
What analysts say about $2b Arvida takeover: What happens next?
Grant Samuel's adviser report is due out in the next few weeks, then what?
Two men on the run after person injured in brutal home invasion
Police were called to the Flat Bush property on Thursday night.
'High level of disappointment' - no pontoon bridge for Wynyard Quarter
Assurances that the existing bridge would be fixed by December doubted.
Floods to finals: Ponsonby Rugby Club's remarkable comeback
Club overcomes adversity as it celebrates its 150th anniversary this year.
Stormont makes his mark on Shez Bella's rising fortunes
Her trainer has solid prospects at Alexandra Park and Addington.
Violent man wants to serve home detention with his mum - who moved cities to escape him
Troy Brophy's history includes dishonesty, traffic offending and family violence.
'Despicable': Father's ashes dumped on street after West Auckland burglary
A local woman who helped retrieve the ashes said the thieves were 'scum'.
Homeowner sues Auckland Council for $18m+ over flooding, stormwater issues
The property flooded twice in 2023 - in Auckland Anniversary weekend's storms and in May.
Forced adoptions, starvation, beatings: Landmark report reveals horrors for unwed mums
This is what happened to girls and women sent to unmarried mothers' homes.
Two injured in road rage assault on Auckland motorway
The incident happened near Massey on Monday during the evening rush hour.
'We were almost wiped out – now we're back': The hidden story of Auckland's biggest land shift
Ngāti Whātua are an iwi split by land but are united by spirit.
Four iconic Auckland buildings get earthquake-strengthening funds
The Leys Institute in Ponsonby has been closed since 2019 due to cracking and bowing.
Auckland bus driver 'traumatised’ after woman’s racist rant against Asian Kiwi
A woman got on board the bus and started using racist slurs on Monday evening.
Kiwi businessman arrested after 'duping buyers' with 133 second-hand vehicles with wound-back odometers
The vehicles had understated odometer readings and other false information.
First liquidator's report out on Actura NZ: debts of $3.6m listed
Director blamed the pandemic as well as a failure to secure urgent funding to keep going.