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Toni Street, Sir Graham Henry and more lead farewell to Belmont Primary's 'coolest' principal

Bruce Cunningham is retiring after 45 years of teaching. Video / Supplied

Police use new powers for first time against Head Hunters gangsters

A loaded handgun and cannabis were found during vehicle searches.

‘Kill us both’: Man admits speeding up, crashing into truck as partner broke up with him

He was initially charged with attempted murder following his partner's gruesome injuries.

Watch: Inside Beca’s new $300m global HQ in the Wynyard Quarter

Around 1400 staff left Pitt St for the waterfront Wynyard Quarter and five new levels.

Editorial: Why victim’s veto on name suppression is a bad idea

EDITORIAL: Name suppression used too widely but letting victims decide is a mistake.

Cocktail maker Black Pineapple’s catering arm goes into liquidation

Frankie Walker founded Black Pineapple in 2017 after leaving Lion Breweries.

Investors flock to Auckland for infrastructure summit

The Government's infrastructure summit opens in Auckland today.

The rise of the influencer – and how NZ tourism operators are trying to cash in

Two of our four major cities have spent tens of thousands on social media influencers.

Are you a winner? Numbers drawn for $8m Lotto Powerball

The lucky numbers have been revealed.

Man who died in Ōrere Pt police stand-off ‘person of interest’ in armed robbery at Akl bar

Two gunmen held up The Rudder on Hauraki before fleeing on electric scooters.

Calling Kiwi bookworms: Auckland Writers Festival has unveiled its 2025 programme

Colm Tóibín, Harriet Walter and Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku and more luminaries confirmed.

How an activist’s protest inspired a powerful new theatre production

Ngahiriwa Rauhina stars in the one-man show about prison life and personal stories.

Etiquette 101: What kind of touching is appropriate at work?

Aucklanders have varied views on appropriate workplace touching.

Tevaga’s tribute to late friend fuels his Mt Smart comeback

Jazz Tevaga on the passing of his former teammate and playing against the Warriors.

From $40: Jetstar launches massive sale on one-way fares

Club Jetstar members have exclusive access for 12 hours before it's open for everyone.

Opinion: How foreign investment could reshape Māori economic future

Geothermal energy aligns with Māori aspirations and global green energy focus.

Popular Auckland restaurants expanding to Wellington’s Golden Mile

Restaurateur says he's 'optimistic but apprehensive' about opening in the capital.

Rotorua pedestrian death: Why a grieving son supports the driver who killed his father

Daniel Rikiti was sentenced to three years' jail but remains on bail during appeal.