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Editorial: Why the Tāmaki Makaurau byelection matters for Labour
OPINION: The Tāmaki Makaurau byelection was triggered by MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp's death.
'Life-shattering diagnosis': He can't walk, talk or breathe without a machine
Three Kiwis with motor neurone disease share how they make every precious day count.
Autistic man indecently assaulted by rapist who had served 33 years behind bars
Mark Williams wore a balaclava and entered the man's home in December 2023.
Home build dream shattered after business hacked and woman launders couple’s $150k
Sophie Winchester-Krishan earned $5k for laundering the couple's scammed money.
'Dirtiest-minded young woman in NZ': Dame Fiona's lifetime of flouting convention
New doco is a psychological study of the Wellington writer who flouted convention.
'Favourable conditions': Avocado industry predicts export boom
The avocado industry predicts better times after two tough seasons.
Kāinga Ora scraps 450 new Northland houses, deepening shortage
Kāinga Ora halts 40 housing projects in Northland amid $12.3b debt
Stock Takes: The power company gaining the most from the big wet
Hydro storage in New Zealand is now above the long-run average, thanks to heavy rain.
Foote stable favoured by global racing giant in coup for NZ
One of the world's biggest racehorse owners has upped its New Zealand presence.
Matthew Hooton: The case for abolishing regional councils in NZ
OPINION: Japan has 13 zones, while NZ has more than 1000, adding complexity and cost.
How a sinking pallet raft set one teen on a journey to sailing success
Aaron aims to become a naval architect and sail to destinations like Antarctica.
State of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZ
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Auckland and Northland.
Smokefree Rockquest Northland Regional Finals 2025 Highlights
Highlights from Northland's Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied
Northland mayor weighs second term amid calls to enter Parliament
Moko Tepania was 31 when he was elected Northland’s youngest mayor in 2022.
Waipareira Trust battles deregistration in High Court over charity status
The High Court heard Waipareira's judicial review in May; a ruling is pending.
Society Insider: Have Harts expanded yacht fleet, and who was British lord living anon in NZ?
Plus, tributes flow for artist Lance O’Gorman.
'Didn't think I was going very fast': Uncle pleads guilty after toddler's fatal fall from ute
Aitua Puriri said he didn't believe he was driving very fast at the time his nephew fell.
Storm-hit region faces 57-hour drenching; heavy rain to hit north of both islands
Friday is expected to bring the worst of the heavy rain, which lingers into the weekend.
Mt Eden prison murder-accused, victim both known to mental health services
The victim's father wants to know why the two men shared a cell.
Kiwi duo tackle world's longest paddling race in bear territory
The Whangārei pair will traverse 1000 miles (1609km) of rugged wilderness in a kayak.
63,000 lockdown breaches reported as Covid inquiry reveals impact
Experts say public reporting of breaches during pandemic was ineffective and burdensome.
'Absolute tragedy': 21yo drove drunk and crashed into tree, killing younger brother
'The consequences are with you for the rest of your life', a judge told Rameka Rewiti.
Hipkins claims Covid-19 inquiry creates platform for conspiracy theorists
Scope needed to be widened "even if this hurts the egos of former ministers" - van Velden.
Family claims dogs shot, possibly used as bait in alleged fight
The family claims their dog Diesel was covered in bites and appeared traumatised.
Costly vacancy: $2.2m bill for early end to Labour's Three Waters lease
DIA's Sale St office housed the Three Waters programme until March 2024.
Young industry leader thinks plant production is 'underrated'
“I believe we do a lot of good mahi that goes under the radar.”
Court backs sacking of Northland doctor who sent 'flirty texts' to junior
The sexual harassment investigation led to the doctor taking 10 months' stress leave.