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Traffic building as Easter holidaymakers head home, warnings of 'chaotic' weather

Holiday commuters can expect gridlocked roads as they return home on Easter Monday.

Kiwi horseman and 'brave' mare compete in jumping world cup final

They are the first Kiwis to make the final since 2011 and the first to compete since 2015.

Influx of Aucklanders hunting for bargains sees beach town double in size in five years

Ōmokoroa is now the Western Bay of Plenty's second biggest town.

Bridle takes Baypark's 30-lap Piston Cup

Sam Waddell wins super saloon race of attrition.

How to keep your house warm without driving your power bill up

The call is going out for curtain donations to help hundreds of households in need.

Sporting veterans drop in for charity triathlon

The Due Drop Hope Challenge charity triathlon has an all-star lineup.

Can data-crunching AI warn us of imminent eruptions?

AI-powered model shows recent bouts of unrest at Whakaari had similar trigger mechanisms.

The 'unethical' tradie practice that's 'rife' in New Zealand

Some companies are "bypassing the significant training commitment".

Jo Raphael: Paws for thought - why dogs are better than cats

OPINION: Dogs are as attached to us as we are to them.

Body found in Tauranga public toilet, police investigating

There is a major police response after the sudden death.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to ‘savage’ attack on pet dog

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Megan Wilson: Why I don’t like dogs - and why cats are so much better

OPINION: It's an unpopular opinion, but cats are so much better.

Sonya Bateson: How dare I suggest introducing a fee for a public space, right?

OPINION: I can feel the anger of some letter writers and social media commenters already.

Business owners need more connection – here’s how to get it

Times are extra tough for businesses right now, that connection has never been more vital

One man’s $30,000 mission to adopt a Mexican street dog and bring her to NZ

BIG READ: Bringing a rescue dog into NZ is a "real commitment".

Mark Lister: A lucrative quarter, despite the volatility

However, whether this continues or not is another story.

Netballer Tayla Earle 'really excited' to play in hometown after five years

"I think it will be a really special game," the Northern Mystics player said.

Council buys Grey St building to make way for laneway

The business on Grey St is set to close in June.