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Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform

The ILO warns RSE workers who complain risk blacklisting and deportation.

'Heartbreaking decision': Moana Pasifika looking for a lifeline

Moana Pasifika will provide support to all players and staff during this transition.

Woman's 'unfailing devotion' to dead sister's kids rewarded with residency

She has 'unfailingly devoted herself to raising these five young children'.

Labour candidate leads rerun after court found irregularities affected Papatoetoe result

The rerun saw Vi Hausia top the provisional poll with 2788 votes.

Lower rents without the frills: 297 new Auckland units finished

A four-piece band has already formed at the pavilion. No swimming pool or gym is offered.

Cross-lease shake-up: Court ruling may make it harder to block neighbours’ plans

Law specialist says ruling could end three decades of frustration over cross-lease issue.

Up to 90 jobs coming as $50m supermarket prepares to open

Expanded, refurbished supermarket, plus Kmart Westgate, will create 330 roles out west.

Biggest new Kmart to bring hundreds of jobs as Westgate retail hub surges

The retailer is to operate all hours across the road from Costco Wholesale Westgate.

Nathan Limm: Is the next Silver Ferns coach emerging?

ANALYSIS: The Tactix are the only unbeaten side two rounds into the ANZ Premiership.

Inspiring to the end: How parkrun legend Colin Thorne kept moving at 102

Thorne became the first over-100 to complete 100 parkruns worldwide.

Calls to revisit fishing limits as Northland community touts kaimoana boom

Some locals want tuatua limits at Tauroa eased, citing abundance due to good management.

Air NZ boss wary of increasing fares but confident in jet fuel supply amid crisis

International fares have risen by up to 25% in one year, with domestic fares up about 10%.