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Backers of Napier rock pool plan excited, say feasibility study shows it's possible

'If we don’t have this, in eight to 10 years’ time we won’t have a beach.'

Inside Economics: The RBNZ’s dilemma – a two-speed economy and a one-speed OCR

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Veterinarian leads team on vital Tonga mission for animal care

Mariska Chalmers found her passion for animals at age 3.

The godfather of the craft beer revolution: How a Dunedin brewery changed how Kiwis drink

Emerson's Brewery sits at the edge of Dunedin, tucked between the port and the railway.

Conservationist and author 'Sam the Trap Man' makes bid for council seat

Candidate aims to support resilient communities and infrastructure on the East Coast.

'Go on, tell the neighbours that I bash you,' man tells woman fleeing after violent attack

Ricky-Lee Maynard strangled her in bed before punching her about 10 times.

NZ’s ultimate winter destination that isn’t Queenstown

From quiet ski fields to relaxing hot springs, this spot has it all.

Idyllic isolation: Life in this tiny town with cheap homes - 'no one's rich... but everyone's happy'

Nightcaps' cheap homes are drawing out-of-towners – but it is about to lose its last mine.

Property Insider: Bird's eye-view of burned New World Victoria Park – first drone footage shows demolition starting

The massive job of demolishing large parts of building has begun; reopening not 'til '27.

All Blacks reclaim top spot on World Rugby rankings

A Wallabies upset has seen the All Blacks surge back to the top of the World Rugby ranks.

The top author who walked NZ: 'I can't even look at a worm without feeling sick'

Naomi Arnold has written a best-selling book, Northbound, about walking the length of NZ.

The three regions where numbers of serious youth offenders remain stubbornly high

The Government is very close to achieving its target for fewer serious young offenders.

'The unstoppable move south': Ex-TVNZ host Peter Williams, top screen CEO on the South Island's lure

85,000-plus North Islanders moved south in 5 years to 2023 – Stats NZ digs into the data.

Market close: Comvita buzzing after takeover bid

The S&P/NZX 50 Index climbed 0.63% to close at 12,970.64.

'The two of us will go together': Ship master's sadness on troubled ferry's final voyage

There were mixed emotions on board, with some staff losing their jobs.

'Heavy hitter': Strong winds, thunderstorms to hammer parts of the country

Warnings are in place for Desert Rd with the possibility of snow in the Remutaka Ranges.