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Where the test will be won: Why France's rookies give All Blacks an edge

France have named eight rookies, with five starting against the All Blacks.

Robo cop: Police trial drones to uncover hidden graves in murder cold cases

Exclusive: Police have carried out approximately 14,000 drone flights since 2023.

Man admits having $20k of stolen goods in mysterious arson case

William Tidd tried to sell the stolen items hours after the incident.

'Covered with bites': Auckland hostel issued cleansing order for bedbugs

An enforcement officer confirmed the presence of bedbugs at the accommodation.

Thomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councils

News of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.

Opinion: The quiet secret to modern marital bliss

The modern marriage has a spare room and we're not afraid to use it.

Two pedestrians injured in serious Canterbury crash, road closed

The crash happened at 7.40pm at the Harts Rd and Leeston Rd intersection in Leeston.

The nearly fatal gas exposure case that rocked Greymouth

Two companies were fined and ordered to pay more than $685,000 for the gas incident.

'Game-changer': $56.4m irrigation funding unveiled

“It strengthens water resilience and unlocks new economic opportunities."

'Ride a bike properly': Driver who left injured cyclist on the road claims he was the victim

Callum Anderson drove off without checking on cyclist who was bleeding and concussed.

Thunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa

A thunderstorm has already popped up in Taranaki, which suffered flooding yesterday.

NZ's most photographed hotel up for sale

One of the owners, Cade Thornton, asked that offers to buy the hotel go directly to him.

Why switching Ioane and Vaa'i could redefine All Blacks' strategy

Four debuts grab attention but two other switches carry more weight for the All Blacks.

Rates and CVs: Why your rates may rise even as property values fall

Auckland's rates increased by 5.8%, while Wellington's rose by 12%.

Editorial: Bus drivers face daily fear of assault on the job

OPINION: In November, an Auckland driver whose ribs were fractured required hospital care.

How new DNA findings reshape our understanding of ancient Egypt

The man's remains were found in a rock-cut tomb inside a pottery vessel.