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Greens promise $88b from new taxes spanning inheritance to private jets
The Greens want a wealth tax, inheritance tax and some income tax increases.

Mark Peterson: Why councils should embrace asset recycling for growth
Councils are more than just rubbish, roads and rates. They play a more important role.

Author Rachel Paris on ‘massive’ writing failure before hit debut novel
Success of See How They Fall follows the 'devastation' of a failed writing project.

First XV rugby: How King's College got back on top in Auckland
King's College defeated Sacred Heart 36-22 to reclaim the Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup.

Which NZ winery came out on top in 2025's best of the year awards?
A Central Otago winery took out top spot for the second year running.

Ryan Bridge: Our high airfare curse is one of economics not competition
Eighty percent of New Zealand's land is uninhabited.

Drugs, bribes, body-image and Instagram: Lifting the lid on modern sport
Officials now recommend boundaries around 1:1 messaging between coaches and young people

Lotto Powerball: $10 million draw not struck, two players win $500,000
Check your tickets - are you $500,000 richer

Mother's Day: What we miss when our children leave home
Jane Phare compares notes with other mums on the trauma of children leaving the nest.

Rice to the occasion: How a Queenstown brewery snagged gold at Tokyo Sake Challenge
Zenkuro was one of two non-Japanese breweries to be recognised at the challenge.

Fire at Dunedin homeless camp injures one, destroys shelter at Kensington Oval
A fire broke out at a Dunedin homeless encampment this morning.

Uber adds new ride option for Kiwis in Asia-Pacific first
Uber Big Boot launches today in 11 New Zealand cities, offering 500L boot space.

Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.

First look: Inside stage one of new Wānaka retirement village
Nothing for under $1m here: the starting point is $1.24m, but prices go up to $4.5m.

Auckland at 15: Progress and possibilities
Auckland Council received more than 13,000 feedback submissions this year.

Lotto Powerball: Has tonight’s draw made you $8 million richer?
Several lucky players have snagged prizes this evening.

Super Rugby teams: All Blacks return for top-of-table clash
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 13th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Colin McCahon painting mystery: How a $225 auction 'sleeper' sold for $31,000
Did someone just get the art bargain of the century? Experts are unsure.

First XV rankings: Will there be a shift in the southern power balance?
Some unlikely names are looking to upset the usual big names. Mike Thorpe reports.

Red cards, red flags: The All Blacks' challenges in Razor's second year – Gregor Paul
OPINION: Scott Robertson faces pressure to improve the All Blacks' 71% win ratio.

Moana Pasifika beat Highlanders in Dunedin thriller to keep playoff berth alive
Moana edged the Highlanders 34-29 in a nine-try heartbreaker for the hosts.