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$150m retirement village will fill 'gap in the market'
More than 200 homes are planned on the outskirts of West Melton.
Act MP responds to Kelvin Davis' 'vanilla lens' swipe
OPINION: Act MP wants agency to be 'colour blind' when deciding the needs of a child.
Paddon sets the pace in Rally NZ super special stage
Hayden Paddon will lead the WRC2 division heading into day two of Rally New Zealand.
Man who kissed stranger awarded $450,000 for staying in jail too long
Man served 1789 days for relatively low level offence under Three Strikes law.
Lucky motorists escape unscathed after car flips on motorway near Māngere, Auckland
Police were called to the accident on SH20 at 7.40pm.
'Hi Mum, I'm in trouble': Parents warned to watch out for scam which plagued Australia
Scam that hit Australia, now targeting New Zealanders.
Dad's Army: Putin a laughing stock with new recruits and desperate measures
With medical supplies running low, men told to ask wives for tampons to use as bandages.
Melbourne rollercoaster victim's incredible feat before crash
Shylah Rodden has already stared down death and only recently learned how to walk again.
Fourth Government agency to review contract to Nanaia Mahuta's husband's firm
A $28,000 grant made from a suicide prevention fund is being looked into.
LockerRoom: Is Black Fern on the verge of GOAT status?
The try-scoring missile still has more to give.
The irony of the 'doom and gloom': Why Parker's $20m career is far from over
Joseph Parker remains a man in demand in the lucrative UK scene.
Police admit second case of misusing number plate-reading cameras as surveillance increases
They already check the cameras almost a thousand times a day in expanded surveillance.
Coolio dead at 59: Rapper's surprising net worth revealed
Coolio appeared to be living the high life right up until his death.
Third of children to identify as Māori in 2040 - Stats NZ
Youth population changes are a glimpse of how NZ's population will look in 2040.
Precinct strikes $382m, four-building deal with Singaporean investors
Many civil servants work in two Wellington buildings named in the deal.
'Never seen such low public morale': Gatland on All Blacks' 2022 woes
Gatland says he's never seen public morale so low after the All Blacks' run of defeats.
Gangsta's Paradise rapper Coolio dies aged 59
Rapper Coolio has died at a friend's house in Los Angeles.
Bride praised for 'amazing' act after being left at altar
A woman who was ghosted by her groom on her wedding day has done the unthinkable.
All Black greats speak in support of MDMA dealer as five drug syndicate associates sentenced
Sir Michael Jones and Eroni Clarke spoke on behalf of MDMA dealer Joshua Tofa-Tulisi.
Kiwi radio star reveals dad's shock diagnosis
"He'd have missed out on my kids": Coast host on the check that saved his dad's life.
No warning: Mobster broke his brother's skull - then attacked mum
"The photos of her injuries are chilling indeed", says judge
'Insane': Gloriavale member says allegations against community are 'laughable'
Vigilant Standtrue wrote a book about how to train children - but leaders found out.
Ian's fury: Hurricane slams Florida, state prepares for 'nasty two days'
Devastating storm surge heightens to near Category Five
Nurses warned refusing extra shifts likely illegal
Nurses Organisation advises all 35,000 members to work only the rostered shifts.
Gang leaders appeal jail terms for drug dealing ring that used 'Mafia-like tactics'
Two men jailed for large-scale drug offending have appealed their sentences.
Samira Taghavi: Why the silence on Iran?
OPINION: Where is the condemnation for the arrest and death in custody of Mahsa Amini?
'Who said romance is dead': Cabinet Minister's and radio presenter's airport engagement
A 'very on-brand proposal' was announced in an Instagram post.
What's to blame for a spike in dangerous dogs in Wellington?
The number of dangerous dogs has more than doubled.
Vodafone NZ rebrand: Marketing veteran puts a price tag on creating 'One' love
Some big savings, big spending big complications.
Inflation roller-coaster: How weak dollar will affect you
New Zealand is 'small fry' in the currency game.
Peter Davis: Perceptions of ram-raid crimes - and reality
OPINION: Crime makes headlines but figures give a broader picture of what is going on.
'Red flags': Pensioner loses fortune, suffers heart attack after bank accounts hacked
Thieves used the bank's secure messaging function to change victim's cell phone number.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Our city needs to evolve away from a reliance on cars
OPINION: Foot traffic brings places to life, encouraging people to interact and enjoy.