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Air NZ expects grounded A320 fleet back in service by this evening

The airline aims to have all affected planes updated today after global software fault.

Small-town secrets: Your insider’s guide to Central Otago

From Clyde to Cromwell, locals share their favourite hidden gems.

'Players didn't want me around': Jesse Ryder's advice to his younger self

'I was always the first to say when I'd stuffed up.'

Where to find Auckland’s most joyful ways to kick off the holiday season

The best Auckland summer events this December.

Liam Dann: Pop the bubbly, the economic recovery is here (finally)

OPINION: Never mind the arrival of Ikea; the economic recovery has arrived.

Are you a winner? Powerball jackpot hits $8m tonight

Tonight’s $8m jackpot follows the record $55m prize won only weeks ago.

'Almost unprecedented': Aviation commentator on Airbus chaos and A320 software fears

A JetBlue A320 plunged suddenly on a Cancun to Newark flight, injuring passengers.

Crime pays no more: Police win order to sell chop shop boss’s properties

Police can now sell Ahmadi’s Upper Hutt yards worth nearly $1.8m.

'National treasure': $50m plan to revive Waiwera hot pools unveiled

Developers aim to reopen the now-levelled 1.6ha site by late 2027.

Citizen's arrest: Sick of waiting for police, assault victim took matters into own hands

He called police as he entered the man's property saying he was making a citizen's arrest.

'Took a bit of time to come right': When teammates clash in the ring

Dominic Reed twice fought teammate Nikora Lee-Kingi in King in the Ring finals.

'Heartless suffering': Man jailed after racehorse starves to death

SPCA inspectors seized two surviving horses found emaciated and exposed.

Inside Luke Metcalf's decision to stay with the Warriors

Being on the inside, the halfback believes in the potential of the Warriors squad.

Slip, slidin' away: Giant waterslides hit Rotorua for summer

Rotorua riders would have the option of a 150m or 90m slide.

‘So much joy, laughter, and light’: Mum’s tribute to son killed in Timaru crash

The Timaru community has rallied with messages, meals, hugs and donations.

Oceania Healthcare sells seven rest homes, cuts support office staff by 20%

$3b retirement giant aims to increase income, repay debt, save costs.