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Cristean Monreal: If we keep sprawling to Hamilton, what happens to the heart of Auckland?
OPINION: Auckland's $5b City Rail Link is lighting the way for urban intensification.

Back from bankruptcy: Virgin Australia soars on ASX debut, up 7.6%
Virgin Australia lists on ASX after five years away from the sharemarket.

Opinion: NZ’s plan to ‘welcome anyone, from anywhere, anytime’ is not a sustainable tourism policy
NZ aims to attract more Chinese tourists during the off-season.

'Vital' search and rescue teams get $77m funding boost
Land Search and Rescue will receive $30.1 million to support volunteer operations.

Brief winter respite to be swept away by heavy rain, severe gales
Heavy rain watches are being issued.

Power and versatility: All Blacks selection shake-up
Scott Robertson's second year sparks a notable selection shake-up for the All Blacks.

Gregor Paul: The questions raised by Razor's All Blacks cuts
Scott Robertson's 33-man squad raises questions about selection strategy.

Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest
Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.

37 players split Lotto Second Division win – where the tickets were sold
The locations have been revealed.

Kiwi chef reveals most surprising foodie region in Aotearoa
The chef chats to Herald Travel about unforgettable foodie experiences in Aotearoa.

Nadine Higgins: Alternative ways to get on the property ladder
Prices and interest rates have fallen, offering a window to buy homes now.

Ex-All Black tells of surviving 'terminal' cancer and battling brother for black jersey
At 15, Greg Cooper was told he had only six months to live.

One dead, six hurt in spate of overnight house fires
One person has been found dead after a house fire in the lower North Island.

Have you seen her? Police concerned for missing Dunedin woman
Police and family are concerned for Jonelle's wellbeing.

Bridget Snelling: How financial education can transform NZ's small-business landscape
OPINION: Improving financial literacy is vital for New Zealand's small businesses to grow.

One dead, three injured in Central Otago ATV accident
One adult died at the scene and three people suffered minor to moderate injuries.

Ranking every Super Rugby final from worst to best
Where will Saturday's final eventually rank amongst the annals?

50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business
Ross and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.

Aoraki/Mt Cook alpine rescue team suspended for winter after staff departures
Police will co-ordinate rescue operations via other SAR teams and helicopter providers.

'Put out the welcome mat': South Island sees surge in North Island migrants
Figures show 85,575 people live in the South Island who lived in the North Island in 2018.

Thirty-one players win $12k each in Lotto's Second Division draw
The $25 million Powerball prize was not struck and will now roll over to $30 million.