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Hurricanes player ratings: The key partnership that gives glimpse of ABs future
Winston Aldworth
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Hurricanes player ratings: The key partnership that gives glimpse of ABs future

OPINION: Rating the performances of Highlanders and Hurricanes players on Friday night.

20 Mar 07:01 PM
Business

From Xero to zero emissions: New Zealander of the year Sir Rod Drury's power play for Aotearoa's future

Drury is backing massive solar, data centre and fusion power projects.

19 Mar 04:00 PM
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A grandmother left a window open so her granddaughter's abuser could come in

The man, in his 20s, would climb in through a window to have a sex with the pre-teen girl.

19 Mar 06:00 AM

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Teen reserve steps up as women's motocross team heads to Oceania Cup
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Teen reserve steps up as women's motocross team heads to Oceania Cup

Four Kiwis will race in Wonthaggi against teams from Asia, the US and Australia.

19 Mar 02:50 AM
'Pretty easy decision': Laidlaw signs on for fourth Hurricanes season
Super Rugby

'Pretty easy decision': Laidlaw signs on for fourth Hurricanes season

Clark Laidlaw has signed a contract extension with the Wellington-based franchise.

18 Mar 11:58 PM
How Robbie Deans could link up with Scott Robertson in English club rugby
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How Robbie Deans could link up with Scott Robertson in English club rugby

17 Mar 06:53 PM
'Fit and proper?': Struck-off lawyer who married murderer wants to practise law again
New Zealand

'Fit and proper?': Struck-off lawyer who married murderer wants to practise law again

17 Mar 05:00 AM
This town is the perfect pre-ski stop before hitting Powder Highway
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This town is the perfect pre-ski stop before hitting Powder Highway

16 Mar 11:00 PM
Price breakdown shows if it is cheaper to use public transport
New Zealand

Price breakdown shows if it is cheaper to use public transport

16 Mar 04:00 PM
Judge aborts trial after jury questions complainant's sex life
Crime

Judge aborts trial after jury questions complainant's sex life

Jurors asked if her underwear was typical daily style or 'only for special occasions'.

16 Mar 04:00 PM
Alcohol, cannabis, and high speeds: Teen driver was doing more than 130km/h when he killed mate
New Zealand

Alcohol, cannabis, and high speeds: Teen driver was doing more than 130km/h when he killed mate

The teens were flung from the car that only had one working headlight and worn brakepads.

16 Mar 04:00 AM
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Phil Gifford: The best quality Tana Umaga would bring to Rennie’s All Blacks
Phil Gifford
OpinionPhil Gifford

Phil Gifford: The best quality Tana Umaga would bring to Rennie’s All Blacks

OPINION: Umaga would provide an unvarnished honesty to Dave Rennie as head coach.

15 Mar 06:34 PM
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Supermarket boom: Is your area about to get a new store?
Business

Supermarket boom: Is your area about to get a new store?

Woolworths Paerāta Rise will open next February with an online order hub.

15 Mar 04:00 PM
'Hit them': Mob's plan to fire on mourners at a Black Power tangi thwarted by police
New Zealand

'Hit them': Mob's plan to fire on mourners at a Black Power tangi thwarted by police

When the tangi of a rival gang member was held in Mob territory, they hatched a plan.

15 Mar 05:00 AM
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Sixteen Kiwis almost $20k richer after Lotto Second Division draw – where were tickets sold?
New Zealand

Sixteen Kiwis almost $20k richer after Lotto Second Division draw – where were tickets sold?

The $15 million Powerball jackpot was not struck and will now roll over to $17m.

15 Mar 03:02 AM
'I will forget you, but never forgive': Victim faces abuser in court
New Zealand

'I will forget you, but never forgive': Victim faces abuser in court

Neil Robert Wallace was described in court as a 'predator who hid in plain sight'.

14 Mar 11:00 PM
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Crusaders v Highlanders player ratings: The debutant who made a name for himself
OpinionSamuel Sherry

Crusaders v Highlanders player ratings: The debutant who made a name for himself

OPINION: Rating the performances of Crusaders and Highlanders players on Saturday night.

14 Mar 07:00 PM
Kiwi driver who killed mine worker while on 'poor man's meth' wins Australia deportation fight
New Zealand

Kiwi driver who killed mine worker while on 'poor man's meth' wins Australia deportation fight

Nathan Teraki was jailed in Australia after the fatal crash in 2022.

14 Mar 02:00 AM
'A mockery': Major tournament's venue change sparks backlash
New Zealand

'A mockery': Major tournament's venue change sparks backlash

Some critics say new host doesn't have enough beds and schools can't afford to attend.

13 Mar 07:10 PM
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Inside the secret $6.3m plan to get NZ a Michelin star – and why it will change our restaurants forever
Lifestyle

Inside the secret $6.3m plan to get NZ a Michelin star – and why it will change our restaurants forever

The campaign began in plain sight, far earlier than we were told – was it all worth it?

13 Mar 04:00 PM
Asking me to move on is like saying don't breathe: Bringing Isabella's body home to NZ
New Zealand

Asking me to move on is like saying don't breathe: Bringing Isabella's body home to NZ

My only child died in 2024 in an avalanche in Japan. This is my life without her.

13 Mar 04:00 PM
Fourth person dies after SH1 car and campervan crash near Blenheim last month
New Zealand

Fourth person dies after SH1 car and campervan crash near Blenheim last month

Belgian policy adviser Victoria Docx was among those who lost their lives.

13 Mar 12:10 AM
Humid-hit Auckland to reach 27C as two systems collide over country
New Zealand

Humid-hit Auckland to reach 27C as two systems collide over country

Just before 7am the super city was already at 21C.

12 Mar 07:06 PM
'Critical': Regional mayors react to Air New Zealand flight cuts
New Zealand

'Critical': Regional mayors react to Air New Zealand flight cuts

Temporary schedule cuts are because of volatile jet fuel prices from the Middle East war.

12 Mar 06:00 AM
Peters floats boosting Interislander spare-parts stock after fault cuts KiwiRail to one ferry
Wellington

Peters floats boosting Interislander spare-parts stock after fault cuts KiwiRail to one ferry

New ferries are not due until 2029, leaving years of reliance on older vessels.

12 Mar 05:15 AM
Young cricketer remembered as 'treasured student' after sudden death
New Zealand

Young cricketer remembered as 'treasured student' after sudden death

The Motueka boy died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7.

12 Mar 05:00 AM
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Liam Napier: Why NZ Rugby must let Dave Rennie choose his own assistants
Liam Napier
OpinionLiam Napier

Liam Napier: Why NZ Rugby must let Dave Rennie choose his own assistants

OPINION: NZ Rugby wants Scott Hansen retained, but Dave Rennie favours Mike Blair.

12 Mar 04:28 AM
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Gregor Paul: What the Crusaders bust-up and media row say about team in trouble
Gregor Paul
OpinionGregor Paul

Gregor Paul: What the Crusaders bust-up and media row say about team in trouble

OPINION: The Crusaders have banned media from filming the end of training sessions.

12 Mar 01:06 AM
Weather squeeze: Two systems set to collide for howling wet end to week
New Zealand

Weather squeeze: Two systems set to collide for howling wet end to week

Weather warnings have been issued for both ends of the country.

12 Mar 12:17 AM
'Quick, get out': Woman jumped to safety, tenant ran through flames after arson attack
New Zealand

'Quick, get out': Woman jumped to safety, tenant ran through flames after arson attack

David Sparks broke into his ex-partner's home and set the furniture on fire.

11 Mar 08:00 PM
Supply chain issues expected as ferry fault takes Interislander down to one vessel
Wellington

Supply chain issues expected as ferry fault takes Interislander down to one vessel

The freight industry warns that ageing ferries leave the vital link increasingly fragile.

11 Mar 03:47 AM
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'They have been let down': Heinz Wattie's plans to shut three factories, 350 jobs at risk
Manufacturing

'They have been let down': Heinz Wattie's plans to shut three factories, 350 jobs at risk

Frozen vegetables, Gregg's coffee and several dip brands would be axed.

11 Mar 02:56 AM
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Inside the brutal training grind driving Maadi Cup hopefuls
Sport

Inside the brutal training grind driving Maadi Cup hopefuls

Marlborough Boys' College rowers clock up to nine gruelling sessions a week.

11 Mar 01:01 AM
Accused sex offender: From ‘months to live’ to holiday with beers and ciggies
New Zealand

Accused sex offender: From ‘months to live’ to holiday with beers and ciggies

Ronald Thompson avoided a 2023 trial after being declared too ill to stand trial.

10 Mar 06:30 AM
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