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Event organisers eye summer free of Covid rules

"It's great news that we can finally put Covid behind us."

'Significant taonga': Pounamu unearthed in CBD dig a 'rare' find

The adze was found on the site of a multi million dollar development.

Fears rapist's home detention sentence may stop victims seeking justice

Victims with 'increased anxiety' have been turning to a local service for support.

Whakatāne Golf Club shows its teeth at North Island Stroke Play, Bay of Plenty Open

The hosts proved how challenging it can play, especially with a bit of wind.

Subscribers weigh in on the new one-off public holiday

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say on the holiday to mark the Queen's passing.

Matamata to Manhattan to the Mount: Kiwi artist talks about his travels and sober reinvention

Paul Darragh on why switching from a design career to fine arts meant proving himself.

'Gut wrenching': Hope for funding of 'miracle' drug slips away

One parent is considering moving overseas where the drug is publicly funded.

'Unacceptable': Council members clash during elder housing discussion

'An incredible opportunity', or a 'totally deficient' proposal: council debates.

Reo Māori stalwart Hana Te Hemara immortalised in five-storey mural looking to Taranaki maunga

Hana Te Hemara mural unveiling in Taranaki, created by artist Graham Hoete, aka Mr G.

Police targeting drivers' cellphone use

Thirty two fines were handed out in an hour and a half last week.

Luke Kirkness: Public holiday for Queen's death the wrong move

OPINION: This was not the time or place for another public holiday.

The Premium Debate: Subscribers react to the announcement of a one-off public holiday

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Simon Bridges: Republicanism will open a can of worms

OPINION: Now's not the time for talks of republicanism.

'We stood together and we got the result': Mill workers on getting back to work

'I'm really happy to be getting a steady income again,' one worker said.

Subscribers weigh in on why the face on our money matters

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

'Heartbreaking': Covid-19, cost of living crisis results in increase of abandoned puppies

"We do what we can, but... a dog should be in a home, not in a shelter."