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Easter, Anzac travel: Drivers urged to plan ahead
Heavy traffic expected on SH2 between Paeroa and Waihī during holidays.

Air New Zealand expects to bank $20 million of unused credits
Air New Zealand said it expected to make $20m from “credit breakage”.

'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnight
Forecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Super Rugby teams: Hurricanes star's big positional shift
All the ins and outs ahead of the 10th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

How MP Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke ended up in Stan Walker’s latest music video
She sings the same pao (poem) that preceded a haka she led in Parliament.

One dead, road closed after Hamilton crash
Police said the road may be closed for some time.

'I very much regret it': Doctor accepts oral sex at work was unwise
The doctor says the proceedings have affected his mental health.

KiwiRail fined $63,000 for safety breach that endangered 90 passengers
Rail operator penalised after a train ran a red signal on June 17, 2023.

Kiwis taking on the world in mega-rich Hong Kong race
El Vencedor has earned a trip to Sha Tin after three Group 1 wins in 28 days.

'Buy and bury' - US argues Meta built a social media monopoly
New York Times: Antitrust trial focused on its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.

'Really good test': Apprentice challenge winners head to nationals
Apprentices had eight hours to construct a planter box using traditional joinery.

Absolutely outstanding in their field, and butchery
A specialised Hawke's Bay meat producer gets the big one despite the cyclone.

Waikato police find Ngāruawāhia missing teen
The 14-year-old had been missing for one week.

‘Bizarre’: Lawyer says he can't remember why he deceived client, forged court docs
Benjamin Wong's lawyer: 'It is difficult to conceive of an explanation that makes sense.'

Watch - 'Not scary at all': Supercars driver on hitting 300km/h and why the slower Corvette is riskier
Hot lap showed the intense speeds F1 drivers endure.

‘My life has purpose’: Inside New Zealand’s biggest rehab service
The foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.

Editorial: Are NZ Rugby fans at risk of losing the All Blacks?
OPINION: NZR has a commercial formula for the All Blacks - it means less home games.

Sua’ali’i shines, McKenzie struggles as Chiefs lose Super Rugby top spot in upset
Australian rugby's bright hope showed his class against the former competition leaders.

'I’ll cut your throat,' drug seeker told woman days before breaking man's back
The 24-year-old has a history of drug abuse, mental health problems and violence issues.

'Transformational' joint venture to unlock Superhub's full potential
Tainui Group Holding's Ruakura Superhub receives major international investment.