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New year, new job? What happened when one man quit his dream job

OPINION: In February, Manchester City beat Real Madrid - and I emailed my boss to resign.

2021 baby! The newborns who arrived just in time to farewell 2020

Babies bring light to a dark year.

Woman in 70s dies while swimming at Beach Haven

The woman was pulled from the water by locals but could not be revived.

A dry January is forecast for the North Island

A dry January awaits those in the North Island, while wet conditions are forecast south.

It's brutal. It's intense. But it can be so rewarding - what happens when you dial 111?

Heart attacks, assaults, overdoses, crashes, suicides, strokes - they hear them all.

Beaten by the heat? Here's how to sleep

With summer's hot nights comes the seasonal battle for enough shut-eye. What can we do?

Not Just Water: Ex Rich Lister's plans to hit a $100m turnover

Businessman Tony Falkenstein plans to expand Just Life Group to hit a $100m turnover.

Holiday road toll double last year, motorists urged to drive safely

Eight people have died on New Zealand roads since Christmas Day.

Auckland Council approves removal of protected tree

"Clearly the protection by scheduling our most important trees is meaningless."

Police involved in 88 crashes in a year in Southern district

In a 12-month period, more than $3.5 million was spent on repairing damaged vehicles.

Fatal Pahiatua crash, road toll to seven

Police were notified of the crash on Nikau Rd at 4.58am.

'We're not partiers': State house tenants spark record 100 noise complaints

"We don't smash bottles and try to beat up the neighbours."

Incredible luxury lodges for a summer getaway

Refresh your spirits after the trials of 2020 at one of these high-end destinations.

Lincoln's Table: At $299, is this NZ's most expensive soup?

Dish said to be delicious enough to tempt vegetarian monks.

Double fatal Christmas crash: Brother urges motorists to slow down

Police are also urging motorists to slow down.

It's off! Luxury motor yacht plucked off the rocks

It would now be handed over to insurers for assessment.