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Car crashes into home on Coatesville-Riverhead Highway, 4 injured
The road is closed, and motorists should follow diversions.
Roads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstorms
Severe weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough.
Market close: Market leaders Infratil and Spark drive sharemarket higher
New Zealand shares ended firmer after Infratil and Spark posted gains.
Where did 8000 passengers go? The latest forecasts for $5.5b City Rail Link
The initial capacity is lower than earlier forecasts of 27,000 passengers.
Upper Hutt mourns beloved teacher and community champion
The 52-year-old continued to fundraise even as her health worsened.
How a hotel raid led to the arrest of two brothers in Auckland
They allegedly imported about six kilograms of cocaine.
The six Kiwis set to compete in $200k 'run it straight' final
The league said all competitors are screened before its events by an 'athlete manager'.
Israel Adesanya inducted into UFC Hall of Fame
'It showed me what the human animal is capable of when we tap into our spirit,' he said.
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Ben Francis: Sports fans lose when referees are abused
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'Disgusting': Details emerge over referee abuse leading to rugby postponement
Mana College fans' behaviour sparked the decision after a contentious call.
Lions 2005: Media mistakes of the 'car crash' tour
Clive Woodward appointed PR guru Alastair Campbell for the 2005 Lions tour.
Fatal Clendon Park chase victims knew driver accused of shoving them off road - police
A 56-year-old man has charged with dangerous driving causing death.
Global beauty giant boosts NZ operations with new $6m South Auckland distribution centre
L’Oréal’s NZ sales hit $180m in 2024, commanding 26% of the beauty market.
Resident in Auckland's West Harbour describes reported tornado
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'Denied a fighting chance': Auckland woman's plea to fund life-saving cancer drug
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'Felt like a cyclone': Residents reel as possible tornado hits West Harbour
Trees fell on homes as 100km/h winds ripped through the area.
Watch: The latest highlights from this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
More exciting performances from talented up-and-coming musicians around the country.
Craig Lord joins forces with councillors for local election push
It's Westwards versus Labour in the Waitākere and Whau wards.
'Messy, ugly, full of sharp edges': How the world reacted to Lorde's new album
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Son of prominent Māori activist jailed over historic child sex abuse
His accuser said the abuse occurred in Avondale and Whangārei.
'A damn shame': One dead after car hits tree following South Auckland chase
The driver of the pursuing vehicle has been arrested.
'Struggle' - TV series producers on problems filming around Queenstown
Brad Pitt just visited but film-makers tell how hard it is to make shows in Queenstown.
'Like the movies': Street light narrowly misses man’s car during Auckland tornado
A street light fell just metres from Chaitanya Nerkar's car in Avondale.
Why the new $100m Pak'nSave faces unique construction challenges
Vast new store is to be built on a flood-prone site which operated for 50 years as a dump.
'Step in the right direction': Council to investigate land return to hapū
The decision comes after a petition signed by more than 2500 people.
Robyn Malcolm, Toni Street, Kiri Nathan and Cassie Roma share defining moments
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Stock Takes: Why NZ's sharemarket is falling behind global counterparts
The New Zealand sharemarket has fallen 5% in the first half, while others have gained.
Auckland's multimillion-dollar boost from hosting SailGP in January
The global foiling league will return to Auckland in February next year.
Top Auckland chef's tiny cut nearly fatal, warns other 'Kiwi blokes' of risks
Doctors told Phil Clark: 'You're about an hour away from losing your thumb or your life.'
'A fabulous venue': SailGP confirms return to Auckland
SailGP made its debut in Auckland in January after two events in Christchurch.