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Bremworth’s Napier mill returns to three shifts a day as some wool jobs come back

'We control our quality better here, as opposed to processing NZ woollen yarn overseas.'

He was born across the road from a new pizza chain, now he's its youngest boss

Prabhjot Singh was born at Hawke's Bay Hospital as Hell opened over the road.

Every day is Art Deco: Why a couple bought a Buick, a 1920s home, and 40 bow ties

Robert and Erin don't 'dress up' for Art Deco Festival. It's their everyday attire.

Mayor plans fifth China trip in bid to put Rotorua back on the map

Spending by Chinese visitors in Rotorua is not back to half of pre-Covid levels.

Tauranga homicide: Memorials held for the 'big guardian of downtown'

Police have opened a homicide investigation into the death of rough sleeper Dax Holland.

Community 'quite happy' about freedom camp site closure

'It's pretty much a free-for-all.'

Stanley Bay School spent thousands on legal costs during principal's leave after complaints

The money would have almost fully funded the staff development at the Devonport school.

Matthew Hooton: Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwind

OPINION: The Reserve Bank now looks less likely to lift the OCR before voting begins.

British dual nationals with NZ passports no longer need new UK passport

Experts say the shift helps the UK track citizens at home and tighten border data.

Doctor describes mother accused of medical child abuse as 'smart and clever'

The mother has been charged with ill-treatment of her child and infecting with disease.

Three hospitalised after chemical leak at Levin meat processing plant

Twenty-two people went through decontamination after a 'gas reaction'.

'You'll catch a bullet': Man facing violence charges convinces ex-partner to pull statement

However, the defence say it was a "joint plan" to get the accusations dropped.

'Deliberate misuse': Brian Tamaki threatens action over Big Gay Out pride flag with his face on it

Brian Tamaki says he is exploring possible defamation action over the flag.

Sky TV to lift prices of Sky Sport and Sky Sport Now by about 10%

It is the third Sky Sport price rise since February 2024, when the service was $37.99.

‘Going nowhere’: Peters pours cold water on Govt’s card surcharge ban

Kiwis pay an estimated $45m to $65m a year in card payment surcharges.

Which Auckland suburbs will be spared blanket density under Govt housing U-turn?

Intensification will be pushed to the CBD, rail links, busways and town centres.