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Why staying small could be the smartest move for ambitious firms

OPINION: A two-person export-focused start-up can outperform a 20-person local office.

Surge in paddleboarders caught without lifejackets

New paddleboard owners are more unlikely to know the rules, he harbourmaster says.

Editorial: 'Practice bomb' alert – Did Wellington Airport gamble with safety?

OPINION: This incident now tests more than Wellington Airport's judgment.

Granny flats: What new rules mean for costs, consents and your rates

Hastings District Council says average consent savings are about $5500.

Letters: Trump’s approach to international affairs all about economic intimidation

OPINION: Threats of punitive tariffs reveal a breathtaking level of arrogance.

The area that got more than a whole summer’s rain in weekend downpour

Te Tai Tokerau’s east coast had significant rainfall from midnight Saturday.

'It's a joke' - Northland meth rehab struggles amid funding shortfalls

Northland has the country’s highest meth use per person in wastewater tests. Video / Annaleise Shortland / Michael Morrah

Police investigating after body found on rocks at North Shore beach

A spokesperson says the death is being treated as unexplained.

‘Moment of madness’: Black Power member instigated hospital gunfight with rivals

The two groups then embarked on a car chase during which more shots were fired.

Water emergency at Coromandel beach: Man dies despite rescue efforts

Emergency services were called to Hāhei Beach at 3.23pm this afternoon.

Seatbelt bruises expose drunk, disqualified driver after crash he blamed on pregnant partner

Adam Hubac hit a bank and flipped his car, then told police his partner had been driving.

'Devastating': Police vehicle in area before pedestrian hit by car in Northland

Police refer incident to Independent Police Conduct Authority.

Onehunga shooting witness fears victim was hit in mistaken identity attack

Police say the shooting on Arthur St about 11am on Friday was a targeted incident.