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$61m building project under way at one of nation's richest private schools
Saint Kentigern's new development will add 42 classrooms and a large amphitheatre.

Nonu extends Toulon deal, aged 43
The former All Black became the oldest player in Top 14 history last March.

Where to next? Five dreamy holidays with all the perks
Plan your next holiday with these five fantastic offers.

Editorial: Coronial inquest into deaths in flooding will hurt - hopefully it will also help
OPINION: 19 lives are thought to have been lost in the immediate and long-term aftermath.

Why NZ towns may need to move as severe weather worsens
Towns like Nelson and Motueka were devastated by heavy rainfall last month.

Most of $20k goal for Gisborne boy’s urgent cancer treatment raised in 48 hours
The family have closed the fundraiser and will soon travel back to Starship.

QSM recipient faces freezing orders, mortgagee sale of $5m property after defaulting on loan
A judge ruled there was the risk of 'dissipation of assets'.

Property Insider: Mansons begins Graham St project; free car with Westgate home; how’s Resido going?
Two basement levels, nine storeys of offices: NZ's biggest new commercial project begins.

Coroner expresses ‘deep concerns’ after man dies waiting for ambulance despite five calls to 111
St John has apologised 'unreservedly' for the distress caused to Wenyi Chen's family.

No more crying in the kitchen: 'Tearless' onions launch in NZ - at a cost
Tearless onions are now being grown in Auckland and sold nationwide.

Pedestrian seriously injured after collision with car in East Auckland
Emergency services were called to the scene about 4.40pm.

'Keep an eye out': Police appeal for missing woman in Auckland
Ella Davenport, 57, was last seen in Māngere on June 20.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei wins Environment Court appeal for recognition
Iwi's relationship with the land, water around Westhaven has been recognised by the court.

'Best chance': Rogerson commits to Black Knights amid World Cup dreams
The club have also secured the services of a goalkeeper for the 25/26 A-League campaign.

'Magic mix': NZ Youth Choir's stunning win at European competition
The choir hit a high note in their first European tour since the pandemic.

'Grit their teeth': Sweeney on Dubliners living on proposed MetroLink route
'I would have preferred to stay in New Zealand,' says Sweeney.

'Deeply saddened': Children’s theatre pioneer dies at 61 after cancer battle
The Aucklander leaves a legacy of quality, creativity and accessibility.

Journalist Oriini Kaipara seeking Te Pāti Māori candidacy for Tāmaki Makaurau seat
Kaipara is the first person to publicly announce she will be putting herself forward.

13 emerging designers shine: Resene awards spotlight student talent
Awards backed by paint-maker Resene are proving a springboard for budding design careers.

'One of the great games': Former Warrior and Queenslander's Origin prediction
Kevin Campion discusses Queensland's chances on The Big League Podcast.

Support worker filmed vulnerable woman being taunted, then shared the video
'It is clear from the video recording that (the worker) taunted and threatened Ms A'.