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'Reflection of whakapapa': Māori baby names reveal cultural trends
Aroha and Ariki were the most popular names for girls and boys for the third year running.
How rugby data changed All Blacks selection process
OPINION: Sir Graham Henry trusted his instincts over digital stats during games.
'It was my calling': Inside the Taupō farm taming wild horses
There are 93 horses still facing an uncertain fate.
My father was a community hero - he also sexually abused me
Two sisters fight to expose their honoured father for sexually abusing them as children.
Tūrangi homicide investigation: Man arrested after woman found dead
The 27-year-old is expected to appear in court today.
Ranking every Super Rugby final from worst to best
Where will Saturday's final eventually rank amongst the annals?
'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi
Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?
50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business
Ross and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.
Harness racing rarities: Kiwi trotters take on Aussie challenges
American Me, a Canterbury pacer, will be racing at Auckland’s Alexandra Park tonight.
How traditional Māori farming methods boost modern agriculture
Matariki hākari is the time to celebrate the kai that comes from the land of Kiwi farms.
'Zero tolerance': Police crackdown on drivers as Matariki travel starts, thunderstorms for Akl
Roads are expected to be busy heading to holiday hotspots from mid-morning.
What Bremworth’s $2m Kāinga Ora contract means for Whanganui
'Inclusion of wool is a win for New Zealand’s farmers.'
Thirty-one players win $12k each in Lotto's Second Division draw
The $25 million Powerball prize was not struck and will now roll over to $30 million.
Probe into man who abused girl as he read her stories led to another sinister finding
William Seddon had a collection of child abuse images, said to have led to the assaults.
Market close: GDP beats forecasts but NZ sharemarket dips
The New Zealand sharemarket was flat today, with the NZX50 falling by 58.27 points.
Hate skiing? Try these snow-free winter adventures in NZ instead
If you need a break from the slopes or don’t fancy a ski, there’s still a lot to do this.
'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staff
The 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.
Meth, ammunition, homemade taser seized in dawn police raid
Armed Offenders Squad and drug detector dogs executed two search warrants on Wednesday.
Cold showers, decontamination for workers at scene of truck crash
'The clean-up was thorough and there is no ongoing risk.'
'Serious and violent': Six injured in brawl after burnout confrontation
A 22-year-old was charged with aggravated robbery.
Blind and deaf man dies after hit-and-run, police release new images of suspect
A motorcyclist overtook a car and struck Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing.
League player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trend
Tere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league.
Big four power firms near deal to secure Huntly's back-up role
New Zealand's big power generators want to offset dry-year risk.
Publican on rugby, running 'tough' bars, and the night he sold 85 kegs of Guinness
Reg Hennessy has owned pubs, taverns and liquor stores over a nearly 50-year career.
NZ's top jockey shines at Royal Ascot with stunning win
James McDonald secured a late ride on Crimson Advocate at Royal Ascot.
Opinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regions
Both clubs blend local talent with key recruits for long-term success.