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Revealed: The 'ridiculous' amount the Govt spent on two big red props
The prop number 'zeros' were commissioned as part of the Govt's 'road to zero' campaign.
Simon Wilson: Should buses and trains be free?
Free buses and trains free won't fix our transport woes but should we trial it anyway?
James Lee: Simon Henry's Nadia Lim comments - and why a company's culture is vital for investors
OPINION: Jarden boss says no place for such behaviour.
Tūhoe actress Ana Scotney to feature in upcoming Netflix series
Scotney appears prominently in the trailer for the new series, God's Favorite Idiot.
Morgana O'Reilly: 'I put myself in confronting situations to elicit a courage I didn't have before'
The actor and writer talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Retirement village action: Who's buying, selling
Listed business expanding via purchases - and a possible Australian sale.
Creditors named: Who wants $9.2m from failed Wellington builder?
Report on large Wellington builder's insolvency makes for tough reading.
'Significant correction': Who will be hit hardest by house price falls?
As house prices slide over the next two years, how much pain will homeowners face?
Westpac increases branch hours but closes 18 ATMs as cash use falls
Westpac NZ chief executive says it had a solid result in a fast-changing market.
First-home buyers under pressure as activity falls to 2014 levels
New data out on buyers and values shows economic conditions taking effect.
DWTS: Broadcasting legend sent home in first dance-off
Tonight felt like Survivor and one celeb had their flame extinguished in dramatic fashion.
The NZ inspiration behind Prince Harry's new global campaign
Campaign part of Duke of Sussex's new eco-travel non-profit organisation, Travalyst.
Woman shocked that she's jailed for offering to supply meth
Supporter yells in court people did not do enough to help her friend.
Worker dismissed for asking boss to stop abusing him
Dismissed on the spot for asking boss to stop abusing him.
National Party rakes in five times more than Labour in 2021 donations
National has already taken more in donations this year than in all of last year.
Fonterra's new forecast and what China's lockdowns mean
China's lockdowns played a part in Fonterra's move to trim its milk price forecast.
Meghan and Harry's actions are in danger of overshadowing the royal celebration
Meghan and Harry's actions are in danger of overshadowing the entire Jubilee celebration.
Chris Rattue: Heads must roll at disgraceful Warriors - starting with the CEO
OPINION: The Warriors need a new boss with proven success to turn the place around.
Elderly man had no light, water, fresh air and little sanitation, police allege
No access to light, air, water and made to wear a nappy and a wetsuit, police allege.
Crime dash 'mayhem': Police officer run over, children as young as 11 in stolen car
"The behaviour of this driver was incredibly calculated, dangerous and is unacceptable."
Two-hour wait times: Air NZ's recruitment drive as contact centre feels the strain
'We acknowledge we're not providing the customer service we would like to' - airline exec.
Global athleisure retailer pushes further into NZ
Lululemon "exploring other pockets of opportunity" following recent store opening.
Why the PM isn't a critical worker
PM says she doesn't need the critical worker exemption to keep up her work.
Fight over $750,000 real estate sale, vendor wins $500,000+
Money was to be paid monthly from 2016 but by 2018, it had stopped.
'Every conspiracy theory possible': Principals' concern for thousands of absent kids
One in five absent due to fear of Covid-19 or vaccinations and a rise in home-schooling.
Hit ram raid teens with tough penalties, says dairy owner
'If there are no consequences, they will keep on doing it again.'
'Targeting Māori': The police firearm figures worrying leaders
Actions predicated on race or the situation? Police firearm use data revealed.
State of entrepreneurism in NZ - and why Kiwi business is upbeat
Entrepreneurs Organisation report outlines encouraging business sentiment.
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A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
Lessons from mum who had Covid for 35 days. Is infection as mild as some suggest?
Is a Covid-19 infection really as mild as some are suggesting?
DWTS: Perfect 10s and a rule change after shock eliminations
It's time for take-off on week three of DWTS but prepare for rough air and turbulence.
Woeful Warriors crash to defeat against 12-man Sharks
The Warriors produced a truly baffling performance as they slumped to an awful 29-10 loss.