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'Dastardly deed in dead of night': Ex-Nats president slams Govt on pay equity

Sue Wood says she feels disconnected from the current party's direction.

Your ultimate guide to Auckland's arts and culture this weekend

Baby, it’s cold outside, but Auckland’s arts and culture calendar is heating up.

Kāinga Ora scraps 450 new Northland houses, deepening shortage

Kāinga Ora halts 40 housing projects in Northland amid $12.3b debt

Storm leaves 13,000 without power in Tasman

High winds are ramping up.

'Challenging conditions': Luxury retail giant DFS closing Kiwi stores

Duty Free Shoppers is exiting the Oceania market after 30 years.

Peeni Henare likely favourite to stand for Labour in Tāmaki Makaurau byelection

Labour's candidate could be confirmed as early as Sunday.

'It's not about being powerless': Experts explain submissive kink amid Sabrina Carpenter backlash

Warning: This article discusses sexual themes and is suitable for adults only.

Market close: 'Green shoots' for Ryman – positive reaction to earnings outlook

Rural services group PGG Wrightson rose 14c or 6.9% to $2.17.

'Grandiose delusions': Fate decided for man who killed entomologist in random attack

Previously suppressed psychological reports shed light on man's ongoing danger to public.

'Bringing that impact off the bench': McKenzie on battle for No 10 jersey

The 62-test All Black knows he has to remain patient.

Ryman sales down, Summerset sales at record levels

Ryman's performance contrasted sharply with Summerset, which made record sales in quarter.

'Incredibly difficult': Body found in search for missing diver

The body is believed to be that of a diver reported missing from Whatipū Beach yesterday.

T&G Global receives multiple offers amid sale speculation

Australia's ROC Partners could be a possible buyer of the fruit and vegetable exporter.

'There's some niggle': Mystics coach's warning amid rising injury toll

Rob Wright told Inside Netball bodily contact is going too far.

Stock Takes: The power company gaining the most from the big wet

Hydro storage in New Zealand is now above the long-run average, thanks to heavy rain.

AI-driven exam breaches surge as schools grapple with cheating; top principal issues warning

Busted: 10 students took too long in the toilet, 88 had phones, 59 used AI.