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How a $48.7m boost is shaping the future of kapa haka

Finance Minister Nicola Willis received a rock star welcome at Te Matatini's opening day.

Why Auckland FC threaten to rival Blues, Warriors as records keep tumbling

Three of the Black Knights' nine home games were sellouts at Go Media Stadium.

‘Brought to its knees’: Employee’s $500k theft forces business to fold

Elizabeth Donohue used the money on jewellery, gifts, debt, and holidays.

Phil Twyford’s office targeted in rubbish dump, MP claims link to Destiny criticism

Broken glass, takeaway wraps and rotting household rubbish blocked office entrance.

‘Too much change at once’: Ryman CEO Naomi James on $1b raise to cut debt

Weekly fees non-fixed, keeping 30% instead of 20%: Key Ryman changes from October 1, 2024.

The planning behind Warriors’ flight that sold out in 17 mins

A special Air NZ flight takes 300 Warriors fans to Las Vegas tonight.

‘A really precious thing’: New owners rally for Rotorua Supper Club

The Supper Club event supports two Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.

‘Absolute moron’: E-scooter rider on motorway metres from high-speed traffic

The scooter travelled a short section on the motorway holding up vehicles unable to pass.

Police name man who died in Far North crash

Police are still investigating the single vehicle crash in the Far North.

Mayoral challenge? Desley Simpson testing Wayne Brown’s patience, insiders say

Simpson says she's not interested in intrigue by alleged insiders.

‘I couldn’t afford the pain relief’: New report shines light on true cost of dental care

Nancy pulled her rotten tooth at home due to high dental costs.

Why China’s naval activities are raising eyebrows in NZ and Australia

Judith Collins said NZ and Australia aren't 'particularly worried' about the drills.

Property Insider: Agents react to whopper $26m Herne Bay purchase

'A good sale for the market' - Sotheby’s Mark Harris after his agents sold the two homes.

Watch live: PM speaks to Hosking before Vietnam trip amid domestic pressure over MP’s exit

As Luxon prepares to fly to Vietnam one of his ministers has resigned.

US billionaire Peter Thiel winds down NZ business interests

His only remaining ties to NZ are a passport, a Booktrack stake, and a Wānaka landbank.

'Not part of NZ culture': Northern Auckland locals say crowds stripping sealife from beaches

'There are hundreds of people taking anything they can find.'

‘Golden ticket’: Father’s court battle to try to stop daughter attending top private school

Her mother wants her at St Cuth's and says not going is like spurning a 'golden ticket'.

Letters: China’s ambitions echo history; split housing market reflects society

OPINION: 'If China hadn't retrenched in the 1400s, the world might look very different.'