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Villa wars explained: Will intensification cause Auckland to lose its 'special character'?
The debate over how Auckland should change rages on.

The Canterbury Tales: Why we chose Christchurch - the people who call the city home
Our super city: We look at the people of Christchurch - who are they and why they're here.

Sideswipe: Well that escalated quickly ...
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.

Simon Wilson: David Seymour stoking the fires of a culture war
Opinion: Act leader's latest complaint is not a dog whistle.

'Dental disaster': Regulator didn't raise concerns over Wellington fluoride failure
Tamariki will likely bear the consequences, with a potential upswing in tooth decay.

Ardern calls for unity as Kiribati split threatens to derail forum
It had already been billed as a significant meeting with Covid, climate and security.

Auckland townhouse settlement delayed by months
Good news for many as it gave them hope of getting townhouses soon.

Fire in 1931 sparks $150k legal headache for property development in 2022
Court action needed to clear away legal hurdle on Te Awanga subdivision.

Surgeries cancelled, delays widespread
Drastic measures at public hospitals as winter ills combine with a spike in Covid cases.

Biden considers health emergency for women wanting abortion
US President mulls extreme measures to free up resources for women.

Nine vie to replace Boris Johnson
Would-be Conservative Party leaders seeking to distance themselves from Johnson's legacy.

Sideswipe: July 11: Made where?
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.

Covid wage subsidy fraud: Govt targets seven more for prosecution
MSD targets more for prosecution while the SFO continues to investigate the big fish.

'I felt completely devalued as a customer and a human': Irate Qantas passenger
Qantas believes the decision to divert was made after the aircraft was airborne.

Explained: Five things to know about monkeypox in NZ
NZ is now among more than 50 countries to record monkeypox. Here's what you need to know.

Boston Ridge on saying goodbye to dad - and his leading lady
Boston Ridge talks family, business and romance.

7461 Covid cases today, 622 people in hospital - 'significant increase'
Cases, hospitalisations and deaths have been rising as the BA.5 strain gains ground.

Dan Carter mingles with A-list before Louis Vuitton party in Paris
Former All Black was the star attraction at the exclusive Louis Vuitton cocktail party.

Hamish and Kyle: On feeling SAD in winter
Seasonal Affective Disorder may be the most apt acronym for a diagnosis ever.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: NZ being kept poor as immigration door shut
OPINION: Normally an unemployment rate as low as 3.2 per cent would be a good thing.

Diana Clement: The magic number you need to save to live comfortably
OPINION: You should be saving at least 10 per cent out of everything you earn.

Monkeypox in NZ - what Kiwi experts say you need to know
Professor Michael Baker says monkeypox is 'nothing like Covid-19' and has 'good outcomes'.

NZ registers first monkeypox case
The person is in their 30s, lives in Auckland and is isolating at home.

Meet the foreign invaders of Heartbreak Island
Kiwis have to share Heartbreak Island with overseas contestants.

Tales of a mobster's wife: 'I started smoking and drinking when I was 11'
Dave Letele's mum tells of being married to the president of the Auckland Mongrel Mob.

Teen beaten 'beyond recognition', Dad frustrated alleged attackers not arrested
Father frustrated police yet to arrest boys after son beaten at party.

9307 new Covid cases today, 22 deaths - another counting glitch reported
Yesterday a computer glitch caused case numbers to be overcounted by more than 4000.

Where's Leah? Police appeal for info over missing Kiwi teen who fled Australia
The missing girl left her family in Australia and flew back to New Zealand

Auckland stabbing: Man seriously injured during fight
Four people are in custody after the central Auckland incident