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The great Kiwi ute: A love affair

Kurt Bayer explores just why we love our utes so much.

Police release name of man who died after suspected stabbing in Albany

A 31-year-old man has been charged with 35-year-old Lele He's murder.

Prince Andrew stripped of New Zealand title

The prince has lost his royal patronages and military affiliations in the UK.

Man dies 12 days after Wainuiomata crash 

His death brings the holiday road toll up to 18. 

Earth hits sixth warmest year on record

Scientists say the exceptionally hot year is part of a long-term warming trend.

Former All Blacks physio: 'I thought I was a dead man walking'

The All Blacks' use of a physio during a rugby test caused outrage within the IRB.

Designer handbag heist: 70 Yu Mei bags stolen, worth $50,000

A thief broke into a Wellington studio and 'cleared out as much as they could in one go'.

Roading leaders unhappy about plan for blanket speed limit cut

100km/h speed limit could disappear on Northland's state highways

Revealed: When officials expect Omicron in community; DHBs prepare

Management of Covid cases isolating at home is changing as the threat of Omicron looms.

Opinion: The Covid lessons New Zealand could learn from Israel

Israel is a tiny country, the size of Northland but with about 10 million people.

Teen sisters killed in crash: Driver jailed in emotional court hearing

Driver who killed two Canterbury sisters in crash sentenced after earlier guilty pleas.

Analysis: Isolation variation sends the wrong message

ANALYSIS: Such issues need to be sorted before Omicron finds its way into the community.

Notorious killer back behind bars after visiting prostitutes, breaching parole conditions

Murderer Timothy Taylor has been recalled to prison for a breach of parole.

Appeal for dashcam footage from Pipiwai area in search for missing Whangārei man

Appeal for dashcam footage in search for missing Whangārei man

Two high-risk locations identified in Wellington region, people urged to isolate immediately

There are several locations of interest across the region. 

More than half of Wellington's MIQ rooms sat empty over New Year, while stranded Kiwis scramble for spots

There were 58 unoccupied rooms in Wellington MIQ over New Year.

Why Air NZ's tame, lame safety video should run and run

Our national carrier's latest in-flight instructional video is instantly forgettable.

Our promises to the world as we get ready to re-enter it

Responsible travel resolutions for when Kiwis return to international destinations.