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Auction record smashed: Local family wins bid battle for star home
Japanese-themed property has won several awards and has been profiled in countless mags.
Isey Cross celebrates 106th birthday with Jim Beam and kumara chips
Northland kuia reveals what keeps her 'feeling fantastic' at 106.
Football player dies after horror collision mid-game
The incident happened during a fourth-tier match in Peru.
‘We’re going to give it everything’: Tauranga dance crew’s world bid
The Space Pro Team will debut a new, fun routine at the WDCC in Auckland.
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Kiwi nurse selling his ‘last resort’ bach for $97,000
West Coast holiday home has rustic charm and an outside loo.
'We need certainty': Dalton reveals reasons for Team NZ split with Burling
'His contribution to the team is immense and a mistake would be to try to fill his shoes.'
The Country: Niwa's Chris Brandolino on the MetService merger
Chris Brandolino, Nathan Guy, Barry Soper, Stu Duncan and Stu Loe.
Woman gives birth to stranger’s baby after IVF mix-up
The clinic blamed 'human error' for placing the embryo in the wrong woman.
Luxon responds to Treaty Principles Bill's demise
The bill was voted down by all parties except its creator, Act.
Douglas Pharmaceuticals installs AI-driven robots, faces up to tariff threat
Four times faster than the humans.
'She died in my arms': Dog's death sparks road safety campaign
Surf instructor wants the speed limit on a coastal road reduced to 30km/h.
Inside the halls of power: Departing political ed on media, MPs, and those 1pm conferences; The Chase NZ snag
NZ Rugby TV rights battle heats up - a new broadcaster enters the fray.
Family of 6yo who died after tonsil surgery 'humbled' by love and compassion
The little boy will be farewelled tomorrow at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.
‘We've literally found no one': The no-experience job a firm can't fill
'We probably spent $25,000 just on Seek ads alone,' says HireStaff director.
Rose again enjoys 'luxury' of first-round Masters lead
Scottie Scheffler's bogey-free 68 included a 19m birdie at the fourth.
NZME celebrates more than 130 nominations at media, radio and podcast awards
Finalists are 'testament to the exceptional talent across our business', says CEO.
'We cannot do this by ourselves': Ministers listen to iwi leader's plea over meth crisis
Police Minister Mark Mitchell plans to visit Northland for further discussions.
Rock star's wife arrested for attempted murder after wild police shootout
The 51-year-old writer was shot by police in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles.
Greatest Kiwi sporting moments this century: 80-61
We're counting down through the greatest Kiwi sporting moments of the past 25 years.
‘Unfair’: Mount businesses struggle with proposed street dining fees
Businesses say the plan is 'flawed' and 'bizarre' at a time when eateries are hard-hit.
Room Check: Hotel Indigo and Bistro Saine offer big city sexiness with a neighbourhood feel
This high-rise hotel and the in-house French bistro work, on multiple levels.
Flaxmere welcomes new supermarket after year-long wait
Flaxmere's new supermarket opens tomorrow at the Flaxmere Village Centre.
Deer farmer Cam Nelson wins Southland farm environment award
Superior livestock performance and a commitment to biodiversity helped Cam Nelson win.
Sidelined and still processing her defeat, Kamala Harris looks for a way back in
New York Times: Why Kamala Harris is eyeing a governor run instead of the presidency.
'Have a good life': Grieving father forgives Ariki Rigby's killer
Murdered woman's family and supporters turn out in force for Napier court sentencing.
Government to widen definition of veteran and create new national tribute day
The definition had created division within the military community.
Armed police incident: Charges after police station windows smashed
Police allege a pickaxe was found nearby; the suspect is due in court today.
Kiwi arrested in Thailand after cocaine found in passport
The suspect, 24, allegedly had 0.18g of the drug hidden in a small bag.
Andre Heimgartner eyes repeat victory at Taupō Supercars round
Five Kiwis, including Heimgartner, are racing on home soil this weekend.
Former financial adviser charged over home loan
FMA alleges Prem Gounder used a false document in support of the loan.
Feijoas and the global snub: why the world just doesn’t get it
Why haven't feijoas gone global like kiwifruit? A look at NZ's favourite fruit obsession.
'Significant milestone': New mental health facility opens in Whangārei
Manaia House in Whangārei cost $19.5 million and has 75 consultation rooms.
Peter Burling parts ways with Team NZ
Burling was at the helm for the past three America's Cup wins.
Prince Harry makes secret visit to Ukraine
The trip came a day after he appeared in a court in London.
Treasury keen on crisis time OCR cuts, not spending and money printing
The agency still can't pinpoint the benefits of the Covid-era $55 billion LSAP programme.
Who will pay for a 100,000-hectare problem?
Some think the plan could cost up to $1 billion, prompting calls for government support.
‘She would have forgiven’: Murdered Christchurch pensioner’s family speak
Faye Phelps was allegedly murdered in October 2024. The accused was back in court today.
Heartbreaking final photos of family killed in horror helicopter crash
The smiling family were photographed before tragedy struck.
Former French star has 'no memories' of rugby career
Sebastien Chabal played in the 2007 RWC quarter-final win over the All Blacks.
Alice Soper: How women’s rugby is hit by gender play gap
OPINION: Top women's players are returning to club level as a World Cup defence looms.
Alice Soper: How women’s rugby is hit by gender play gap
OPINION: Top women's players are returning to club level as a World Cup defence looms.
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'I really need to pee': Masters rookie finds relief in famed creek
Jose Ballester got cheers for urinating in Rae’s Creek at the Masters.
Gregor Paul: Does Scott Barrett want to be ABs captain?
OPINION: Handling on-field and off-field duties for the NZ side is a big challenge.
Insanity plea: Triple killing case in Rotorua heads to trial
The accused, Justin Jeffries, is pleading insanity to three murder charges.
‘He’s made for that arena’: Warriors continue to bang Egan State of Origin drum
The No 9 was overlooked last year, but continues to excel at Mt Smart.
Buyer snaps up ‘no cost’ apartment within 20mins of reading OneRoof article
He wasn't the only one to spot the property website's news story.
'Not the most enjoyable': Lawson chasing redemption in Bahrain
Liam Lawson is determined to hit the ground running at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
‘His heart belonged to Rotorua’: Paediatrician Dr Johan Morreau remembered
Doctor was leading advocate for investing in children's health and a dedicated family man.
Could a discarded jacket hold a clue to unsolved Wellington killing?
Police have established the victim suffered his injuries from an assault.
Homeless summit in Tauranga to tackle housing crisis
About 4000 people in Tauranga experience some form of homelessness.
King Charles jokes about health as he plants tree in Rome
The 76-year-old monarch has been undergoing cancer treatment for the past year.
'Bizarre binary cult': David Seymour wishes he was born 20 years earlier to tackle Treaty
The Act leader's Treaty Principles Bill was 'annihilated' yesterday.
Acclaimed Kiwi author's US book tour halted amid fears of political backlash
Teachers fear Kim's books could spark a backlash in the present political environment.
If you often find it hard to wake up in the morning, these tips may help
If you dread mornings and can't get going, it might not be laziness after all.
Trump’s tariff turmoil: Everything investors need to know
We dig into the impacts on stocks, bonds, rates and the hedge fund basis trade.
'Snow likely': NZ braces for frosty start to school holidays as cold snap hits
Christchurch had its coldest night this year, reaching 0.7C.
Funeral for Auckland boy who died after tonsil surgery takes place tomorrow
The family will hold a ceremony celebrating the boy's life this Saturday.
SH1 reopens after fatal two-vehicle crash near Tirau
A crash on SH1 near Tirau claimed one life overnight.
Dominican Republic nightclub disaster: Burials begin for over 200 victims
Dozens of people remain unaccounted for.
NZ market falls over 1%, US Tech stocks tumble and market retreats as US-China trade war worsens
'China does not want a fight, but it is not afraid of one either.'
