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'Put out the welcome mat': South Island sees surge in North Island migrants
Figures show 85,575 people live in the South Island who lived in the North Island in 2018.
'Absolutely gutted': Dog lovers protest against leash changes
The board voted 4 to 2 to ban off-leash dogs at Monte Cecilia.
New claims on top cop's psychometric test exemptions for police recruits
Thirty-six recruits re-sat psychometric tests without the six-month stand down.
Alleged Auckland drug kingpin hiding in Mexico, police believe
Andre James faces new drug charges after skipping NZ before he could be arrested in 2019.
Jobs on the line at Auckland's plush Government House in cost-cutting proposal
A Govt department has proposed disestablishing 77 jobs, including some at the Epsom site.
Elliott Smith: McMillan's record adds pressure to Chiefs' big game
OPINION: Clayton McMillan faces a potential fourth final loss in five years tomorrow.
Harness racing rarities: Kiwi trotters take on Aussie challenges
American Me, a Canterbury pacer, will be racing at Auckland’s Alexandra Park tonight.
'Honour to perform': MOHI on Matariki music milestone
MOHI wrote his latest album in three weeks, reflecting on his Māori upbringing.
How traditional Māori farming methods boost modern agriculture
Matariki hākari is the time to celebrate the kai that comes from the land of Kiwi farms.
Art light trail snakes through Auckland city centre for Matariki
The 2km feature is believed to be the world's first indigenous art trail.
Matthew Hooton: Unlucky Luxon’s popularity hits new low
OPINION: Even good GDP news suggests the economic recovery has already peaked.
How a young widow's blog became a beacon of hope for others
Aucklander Lata Visinia shares her journey after losing her husband James, 33, to cancer.
Auckland cafe to close after 70 years following rates dispute settlement
Rupa's Cafe has fought off Covid-19 restrictions and an unpaid rates bill nearing $1m.
'Zero tolerance': Police crackdown on drivers as Matariki travel starts, thunderstorms for Akl
Roads are expected to be busy heading to holiday hotspots from mid-morning.
Speeding driver led police on high-risk pursuit, caused crash then drove off
Two weeks earlier Lovepreet Gill had been recorded driving at 140km/h in an 80km/h zone.
Thirty-one players win $12k each in Lotto's Second Division draw
The $25 million Powerball prize was not struck and will now roll over to $30 million.
$162k in cash, almost $400k in equipment seized in scam crackdown last year
Reports of scam texts dropped 62% in 2024 after action by Internal Affairs.
Four loud cracks pierce air as three-hour standoff ends in arrest
Children have been stopped from walking their usual route home from school.
All stock inside fire-devastated supermarket to be dumped
Heat and smoke damage, and potential chemical exposure to items inside the store.
What you need to know for the Matariki long weekend
Matariki celebrations will be taking place across the country throughout the weekend.
'No truth in it': Gallen hits back at SBW claims
Gallen and Williams will square off over eight two-minute rounds in Sydney in July.
Watch: Expert's 'big question' over burned supermarket's redevelopment potential
'Apartments on the site and more than likely offices' – Andrew Moore, CMP Construction.
Rising star Sophia Lafaiali'i shines in Mystics' pivotal victory
Sophia Lafaiali'i replaced her injured idol in the Northern Mystics team.
Controversial Kiwi start-up, once worth $38m, folds in New York
It says it's collateral damage in the city's war on Airbnb and will try again elsewhere.
'Where I need to get to': Black Caps hopeful wants NZ debut despite T20 lure
Bevon Jacobs is yet to play international cricket, but he knows it's where he wants to be.
Wendy R. London: The perfect storm facing our cruise industry
OPINION: Cruise traffic to New Zealand is declining due to strict bio-fouling regulations.
New flight route to turn Auckland into China-South America gateway
The 'Southern Link' will directly connect Aotearoa to Argentina by year's end.
League player's preventable death prompts coroner's warning of 'run it straight' trend
Tere Livingstone died in 2023 after receiving two head knocks while playing league.
Air NZ resumes Bali flights after volcanic ash disruption
One Kiwi due to fly home yesterday must now wait till Saturday, she says.
‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules
Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.
Big four power firms near deal to secure Huntly's back-up role
New Zealand's big power generators want to offset dry-year risk.
Kāinga Ora suffers $180m hit as it axes 212 building projects
The agency will also offload 20% of its vacant land that is no longer needed.
Flight from NZ has windscreen shattered after landing in Brisbane
A similar incident occurred with an Air New Zealand flight last month.