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‘Closely monitoring’: How is New Zealand responding to the threat of knife crime?

Last year saw 1639 incidents involving stabbing or cutting weapons.

NZ banking net profit rises to $7.22b amid economic challenges

Profits were in the middle to upper end when compared with other countries.

Auckland Transport plans to remove all parking on one of the city’s busiest roads

A clearway will be extended along Onewa Rd, traffic lights will be synchronised.

‘They came from nowhere’: Man attacked in ‘violent’ Auckland robbery days after moving to NZ

The man was punched in the face and chased with a baseball bat in the late-night attack.

Video shows youths attacking man outside West Auckland shopping mall

Footage has emerged of youths kicking a man while he lay on the ground.

Warriors name unchanged side 12 days after Vegas shocker

The Warriors open their home season against Manly on Friday.

Why John Tamihere is standing firm amid Whānau Ora funding loss

John Tamihere believes losing the Whānau Ora contract was a Government attack on Māori.

Manslaughter accused’s account shifted hours after partner leapt from moving car

The defendant's recorded statements changed after police made two major revelations.

Efeso Collins' widow reflects on grief, legacy and a life without him

Vasa Fia Collins opens up about the heartbreak of losing her husband.

Listen: Luxon speaks to Hosking after Labour overtake Nats in latest poll

The poll shows Labour at 34.1%, overtaking National's 33.6%.

Huntsman spider finds new home in NZ

A breed of Huntsman spider appears to be establishing itself in Napier.

Basement Jaxx on returning to NZ for Synthony and why Kiwis ‘speak the same musical language’

The electronica legends are performing at the country’s biggest one-day music festival.

Mangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edge

Klink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

Opinion: Dilworth School abuse - wind up this charity and make it a Charter School

OPINION: Dilworth successfully managed its reputation for decades by suppressing evidence.

'Hopefully I haven’t left it too late': I’m Hayley, I’m 33, and I want to freeze my eggs

Hayley Carville hopes by sharing her story others feel less alone.

Property Insider: $7 billion Asia-Pacific fund hunts in NZ

Data centres, warehouses, offices, properties under mortgagee sale: asset classes named.

‘Devastating theft’: $11k of equipment stolen from Auckland school’s food garden

The school claims more than $11,000 worth of garden equipment was stolen last month.

‘Absolutely gutted’: Electric vehicles targeted with spray paint in Auckland

The incidents come after Molotov cocktails were allegedly thrown at a US Tesla dealership.