Final big bank drops home loan rates after OCR cut
Westpac announced changes to its six-month and one-year rates today.
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Aucklanders brace for stormy wake-up as thunder, lightning lash NI's west
A puff of chilly air will blanket NZ this weekend – but not as cold as last Saturday.
Lender accused of preying on 'vulnerable' members of NZ Tongan community
The woman is accused of charging weekly 15% interest, $10 a day late fees.
Man's 'devil' visions, LSD use led to scientist's fatal stabbing
The accused, deemed unfit for trial, left a bloody knife engraved with his nickname.
Staff sickness forces early closure of Auckland school amid rising winter ills
Top GP warns the surge of winter illnesses is just getting under way.
Trio of youths face court over alleged axe, hammer robbery at Michael Hill Jewellers
Police stopped the alleged suspects' vehicle with the help of the Eagle helicopter.
Auckland University vice-chancellor ‘lost trust and confidence’ of staff
Other colleagues said Dawn Freshwater was widely supported and a 'visionary' leader.
Watch: Discover top talent at this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
Behind the scenes action and talented performers captured in this week's webisodes.
Emergency services respond to train-truck collision in Favona, Auckland
Emergency services rushed to the South Auckland suburb of Favona after a freight train and truck collided yesterday around 7:45pm. Video / NZ Herald
Controversial ‘run it straight’ NZ final moved to Dubai, contestants' flights paid for
The final was initially scheduled to take place in Auckland this month.
Watch: Noel Edmonds returns to TV with reality show on Kiwi country life
The former star of Noel's House Party reveals his return to the screen.
'Real driver for us': Blues inspired by Suafoa's brave battle
The Blues are harnessing emotional motivation to end the Crusaders' 30-match playoffs run.
Near-collision between drone and Air NZ Airbus approaching Auckland
Not all drone users comply with civil aviation users, says TAIC.
Thunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the south
A heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening.
A tooth to a Christmas ham: The wildest things Kiwis have left in Ubers
The data also revealed NZ's most forgetful city and the most commonly forgotten items.
On The Up: Jacinda Ardern's inspirational message to Kiwi athlete breaking water polo barriers
Violette Perry balanced rigorous academics and sports at Yale.
Nick Clark: How AI could improve local government
OPINION: AI can offer rapid information processing which can be helpful to councillors.
Eligibility row erupts over five 'Year 14s' in college’s controversial First XV
The team have also faced criticism for a controversial try against Nelson College.
Quorum 'glitch': Councillor absences force submission hearing to pause
The council says it happens 'very rarely', and the mayor says absences were valid.
Three club rugby players suspended, assault charge laid for coward punch
The victim suffered a seizure on the field after he was allegedly hit in the jaw.
Society Insider: Chef Al Brown dating businesswoman; Buyers sought to co-own slice of $30m Queenstown hotel
Plus, meet the former St Kent's student fulfilling her Ivy League dreams.
On The Up: Father-son Chatham Cup magic remembered as crunch knockout match looms
Meet the younger member of a special Chatham Cup family dynasty.
‘Fastest to $20m revenue’ - Tracksuit's rapid growth, $42m raise
"Fastest to $20m revenue."
Auckland businessman sacked from Beca, warned to expect jail sentence for role in $2m scam
The South African costings professional had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.
Supermarket disputes woman's claim worker crushed toddler's fingers with trolley
The mother wrote she wanted to 'jump over and rip your hair out'.
‘Barbarism that belongs in the Middle Ages’: Why NZ's travel ban on Israeli ministers matters for Gaza aid crisis
The Gaza blockade has lasted 11 weeks, cutting off crucial aid supplies.
Burst water main leaves major North Shore suburbs struggling for water
Crews will continue to work on the broken section of water main overnight.
Emergency services swarm scene after truck-train crash in South Auckland
One person has been taken to hospital.
Numbers drawn for Lotto's $17m Powerball prize
Time to check your tickets to see if you're a winner.
Rates burden shifts: Muriwai's unexpected valuation surge
About 80 of Muriwai's 700 homes were bought out by the council.
Smith & Caughey’s unveils final window display, announces it will close in days
The store’s 'End of an Era Sale' began last Wednesday, attracting lines around the block.
Local football returns to McLean Park after 30 year absence
Football was possibly the first sport played at McLean Park, in 1910.
Watch: Auckland’s first electric ferry is on the water - but chargers way behind schedule
PLUS: Ferry's Auckland designer wins huge US contract.