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Destiny and Man Up double down on pride protests
The church group has not been deterred by widespread condemnation of its pride protests.
Housing slump: One suburb sees 30% drop in median values
Values fell from a peak of a median $1.42m in December 2021 to $985,000 in February.
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Phoenix thumped as season goes from bad to worse
All the action as the Wellington Phoenix were dispatched by Western United.
Moana Pasifika power past Hurricanes to earn first win
All the action as Moana Pasifika stunned the Hurricanes in Albany.
Savea celebrates as Moana Pasifika blow away Canes
Ardie Savea came off early but Moana Pasifika earned a memorable win over his former side.
Protesters clash with Wellington Pride parade as police step in
Mayor Tory Whanau praised the quick response, saying many didn't notice the protest.
'Racist:' Man tries to take case against Apple Sales claiming his iPad’s voice function has an accent
Taiming Zhang has tried to sue a hotel and a restaurant. Now he's tried to take on Apple.
The best Kiwi female athletes shining on global stage
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Dick Frizzell’s new memoir: ‘A little memory, a little licence and a lot of humour’
The 82-year-old painter contemplates beginnings, endings and what, exactly, is the truth.
Dame Theresa Gattung: Burned out and on the brink, here’s what kept her going
She's been through the wringer, but the business titan isn't giving up without a fight.
‘Quite the jolt’ - 4.3 magnitude quake rattles Wellington
A moderate earthquake has jolted Wellington this morning.
Bogans heroes: Upper Hutt celebrates a lifestyle of Holdens, beers and black
Up to 5000 people are expected to attend the city's Bogan Day Out festival.
Opinion: Trump tariffs challenge NZ’s global trade position
Trump's tariffs aim to protect jobs and raise US tax revenue.
Health NZ used single Excel spreadsheet to track $28b of public money
Deloitte financial review of health agency lays out 'significant concerns'.
Washington Post on NZ’s ‘divisive culture war’
'Chihuahuas cannot be allowed to have an outsize impact on the Government'
‘No choice’: Ex-UK High Commissioner agrees with sacking Goff over Trump comments
Sir Lockwood Smith said Goff overstepped diplomatic boundaries when he made the comments.
‘Smashing your head’: Advocates on struggles with emergency housing
Homelessness has risen due to stricter emergency housing access rules.
Wellington gears up to celebrate Pride festival despite protests
This year marks 39 years since the first annual Pride celebration in the capital.
‘Great NZ: Family Court pioneer and legal giant dies at 89
Sir Peter Trapski 'wrote the book' on family law in NZ.
Why military vehicles were seen on Wellington's waterfront
A line of self-propelled howitzers was photographed at the port.
'Respect and gratitude': Winston Peters woos jilted ferry builder with Korean War talk
Peters paved things over with Hyundai by reminding them of New Zealand's wartime aid.
Conflicting views on $225m water storage project in Hawke’s Bay
Bay leaders, including Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber, are in favour of the dam study.
Tory Whanau calls for Wellington Water chairman to be removed from board
The Local Government Minister has sought advice on potential interventions.
‘Last longer’: Fears Cyclone Alfred’s delayed arrival could worsen impact
'We’ve done everything we can, so now we’re just having to wait.'
Another Wellington restaurant closing, blames political and economic turmoil
The owner says the last five years have 'absolutely taken its toll'.
‘More than happy’: Couple’s $29k bid wins French river cruise at auction
The auction raised funds for Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.
‘Helpless’ mum told toddler must continue visits with dad after sex abuse claim
The child has twice claimed her father has touched her inappropriately on the visits.
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council wants $225m water storage facility on Ngāruroro River tributary
The cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.
‘Get match fit’: KiwiRail cuts 227 jobs, signals further restructuring
KiwiRail has 'welcomed back' Winston Peters as Minister for Rail and briefed him.
Editorial: Documents prove Willis too hasty in cancelling ferry contract
OPINION: The Finance Minister should have pressed pause, rather than scrapping iRex.