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Don't wait until these prices go up.
Property Insider: Rich-lister biggest owner of hospital expanded in $190m project; Manukau Supa Centa deal
He backed $190m 'surgery' to expand NZ's largest private hospital. Why and who is he?
'Greatest show on earth': Dazzling aurora display may return tonight
The aurora was visible across much of New Zealand on Sunday night.
Watch: Emergency services respond after woman falls 20m at popular Auckland beach
She was critically injured and taken to Auckland City Hospital.
Critical Westpac rescue mission at Musick Point
At around 3:50pm this afternoon, Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to assist a patient who had fallen of some rocks at Musick Point, Bucklands Beach. Video / ARHT
Auckland's top chef, best new eatery crowned
Resilience and innovation were celebrated at the annual Auckland hospitality awards.
2300sq m of prime Auckland land selling for $2.5m - plus 15 cars if you can find them under the mess
The property is valued at $2.5m and is touted as 'an excellent opportunity'.
Woodman-Wickliffe on babies, books, broadcasting and King’s Birthday honour
She aims to start a family after the Rugby World Cup in England.
'It's rocked us all': Community mourns loss of beloved toddler
At least 400 people gathered in Kaikohe to mourn 3-year-old Catalya.
'Blood is thicker': Imprisoned father wins appeal after threatening a witness in son's case
The son got a discharge without conviction but perverting justice led to jail for his dad.
Auckland teen wears mum’s ball dress to school ball 27 years later
Auckland teen Kamiya David-Poimafisi, 16, hopes to pass on her ball dress one day.
FBI investigates 'targeted terror attack' at pro-Israel event in Colorado, multiple people injured
A Molotov cocktail was reportedly thrown at Israel solidarity walkers.
Phil Gifford: Tavatavanawai must be an All Black, despite Highlanders' failure
OPINION: Eight talking points from the final regular season round of Super Rugby Pacific.
Youth residence worker loses $29,000 payout after pushing a teen who called her a 's***'
The incident occurred at a youth residence in March 2021 over a missing pen.
Is this the solution to Auckland's potentially looming waste crisis?
Neighbours of country's biggest tip fear for their property values and health under plans.
Jacinda Ardern’s memoir and the untold stories from her time as Prime Minister
A Different Kind of Power tells the personal challenges behind her public, political face.
Ex-England rugby captain: Why girls are walking away from sport
OPINION: Bias, cost and access still limit many girls’ chances to play sport.
'Pretty special': Sistema founder's surprise at receiving knighthood
Plus: Several other prominent business people have been honoured.
Letters: Happy to have seen Charles go from a baby to King
OPINION: King Charles has shown dignity and resilience.
William Dart review: Why NZ Opera's La Boheme is a must-see this season
The 1947 Parisian setting adds charm, with falling snow and captivating lighting.
King's Birthday: Why cancer and family tensions remain a concern for monarchy
King Charles' whirlwind trip to Canada last week highlighted some royal opportunities.
Editorial: Honours list showcases Kiwi excellence on national stage
OPINION: BMX champion Sarah Walker is among the recognisable names on the list.
'Incalculable misery': Neighbour drove over 6-year-old girl twice
Family moves town after fatal driveway death, described as 'preventable' by coroner.
Church-going bank employee led secret life laundering $3m for meth syndicate
He was a literal poster boy for ASB but also corrupted colleagues, collected P shipments.
Ex-Rangitoto student is twice in the gun in Trump's war on Harvard
Crimson cofounder explains how Chinese students can be invited to join the Communist Party
Cop who stomped on man won't be prosecuted because it's not 'in the public interest'
The officer punched a man, kneed him in the head and stomped on his torso.
Holiday road toll at four after Port Waikato crash
It brings the King's Birthday road toll to four.
Watch: Act remains Labour's 'worst nightmare' – new Deputy PM's message
David Seymour held a celebration brunch after being sworn in yesterday.
'Stop posting photos of your kids online': Top detective and partner to launch global campaign
Up to 85% of online offenders become contact offenders, Scott Beard says.
Motorway crash: One dead, four injured after car flips on to roof
It brings the King's Birthday road toll to three.
‘Big, bad city’: Why Suva should be top of your Fiji to-do list
It's worth stepping away from the deserted beaches.
This NZ skifield is now the biggest in the country
A development has nudged this field ahead of Whakapapa and Tūroa.