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500 schools ranked: NCEA hotspots where top marks meet affordable housing

Discover the schools with the highest academic results and most affordable house prices.

Pesticides and illegal drains: Wetland suffers damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fields

Pesticides were sprayed, and 600m of drains illegally installed.

Auckland Art Gallery closes due to ‘unexpected building issues’, safety concerns

A leaking pipe on the second floor of the gallery has forced its closure.

Man, 60, charged over Auckland stabbing

The victim was rushed to hospital with serious injuries on Saturday evening.

Tuxedo stakes Derby claim with dominant Waikato Guineas win

Tuxedo's dominant win at Te Rapa boosts his Derby prospects significantly.

‘I was pretty high’: Serial thief stole $60k focusing on donation boxes, tip jars

For years, he was a bane on North Island businesses. But a remarkable change was reported.

Winning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racing

The Andersens enjoyed a 100% winning rate this past week.

Seymour wrote letter supporting Polkinghorne during police probe into wife’s death

Act leader claimed police went 'beyond their brief' when investigating eye surgeon.

Local board backs mural to honour Fa’anānā Efeso Collins

The mural will feature Fa’anānā’s portrait and his quote 'E le tu fa'amauga se tagata'

Kiwi mum shocked at $1000 school uniform bill

Woman says she was horrified when handed the bill for her son's uniform this year.

Crash blocks major Auckland road; motorcyclist critically injured

Police said a motorcyclist is fighting for their life after the accident.

'I’m definitely a Scrooge!' Inside the life and rise of Anna Mowbray - from country girl to billionaire

'[Ali is] such an incredible person; a big softie - he’s so open, so vulnerable, so real.'

Sweet and sour mix for Warriors in first pre-season trial

Warriors coach Andrew Webster will have mixed emotions after the 12-12 draw in Sydney.

Must-see events in Auckland this weekend, from art to festivals

Aotea Square is going to be loud this weekend.

‘I am not an oligarch’: Russian millionaire on coming to NZ

Alexandre Germanovich sits down with Kurt Bayer after a decade of being miscast.

Big numbers caught in cardiac surgery delays, Health NZ responds

'All hospital areas have patients waiting beyond expectation,' says Health NZ.

‘I opened my heart’: Woman moves to NZ, loses $375k in Martin Henderson romance scam

Woman speaks of losing $375K to scammer she thought was Martin Henderson

‘It’s a superpower’: Māori values propel RNZAF leader to historic role in Australia

It is the first time a Kiwi has held such a high-ranking role in the RAAF.