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Hunt for Chatham Cup glory heats up for Napier City Rovers
Stephen Hoyle: 'It's the biggest competition in NZ football and one I need to win.'
Ministers have 'serious questions' about KiwiRail's financial outlook and safety record
Meanwhile, two more board members have resigned after chairman's early retirement.
Public sector cuts: Job cuts finalised at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACC
Final decisions announced at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACC today.
Fake blood splattered inside Defence House in protest action
Peace Action Wellington says two protesters were arrested.
Minister warns KiwiRail board members may lose their jobs
Expert challenges whether KiwiRail's 'unjustifiable' consultant spend should be withheld.
Flagship convention centre underperforming, after being deemed a Wellington success story
The council said inflation and constrained government spending were having an impact.
Government refuses to say if new Cook Strait ships will be cheaper than mega ferries
Analysis: Ferries could cost more but overall project to replace fleet will be cheaper.
Newbie bowls player wins centre's top individual award
“I was very overwhelmed and quite emotional."
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Drag storytime cancelled after 'threats' and opposition from Destiny Church
A city councillor said people had 'threatened our team'.
Willis challenged KiwiRail consultant spend week before chair's early retirement
Finance Minister says KiwiRail spent an excessive and unjustifiable amount on consultants.
Kāinga Ora tenants slam council proposal restricting parking
Tenants said parking was 'paramount' for those with health issues.
Poppy's spirit captured in award-winning film
Poppy has won awards in the United States, but now it's a winner in France too.
Ministry of Justice staff ask if department is 'lessening its commitment' to te reo
Ministry chief executive Andrew Kibblewhite met with staff in Auckland and New Plymouth.
‘He didn’t deserve this’: Guilty verdict for murderer of ex-All Black’s cousin
Murder victim sent Kiwi dad text saying ‘I love you’ as he lay dying of stab wounds.
Same ferry that ran aground had 'power blackout' caused by disintegrating tape
Aratere also experienced a power outage last year with 538 people on board.
Opinion: Aratere ferry grounding to increase pressure on Govt
OPINION: The ageing Interislander ferries cannot hang on for much longer.
Interislander runs aground, Tauranga mayoral race | Focus Morning Bulletin June 22, 2024
The interislander ran aground overnight, the Tauranga mayoral race begins to heat up and the HMNZS navy ship gets an upgrade.
Tory Whanau pushes on with airport sale despite councillors' changed stance
If the same vote to sell the council's shares was held tomorrow, it would fail.
Civil Aviation investigation rules 'human factor' contributed to plane crash
Well respected pilot Ronald Sanders, 74, died in the accident in May, 2022.
Woman due in court after alleged assault in Wellington strip club
The 26-year-old is due to appear in court today.
Kāinga Ora turmoil: Mayor wants answers after controversial housing development paused
She warns there's a shortage of homes in the city.
The big bright-line sell-off: Is the market about to be hit by a flood of cheap properties?
Rule change for investors could lead to a lift in listings.
Car news & advice
NZ new-vehicle sales June: falling for 4th month
Another blow for Kiwi new-car industry as it suffers its lowest sales month in a decade.
Meet the first EV you can charge to 80% in under five minutes
Nyobolt claims its battery charges twice as fast as current technology in the market.
Extreme E rebrands as Extreme H, ditches electric for hydrogen
Extreme H is designed to be a testbed for hydrogen in the wider motoring landscape.
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Man accused of child rape won't be retried after convictions quashed
The complainant told police she did not want to pursue a second trial.