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Editorial: Unique road-cone hotline for those feeling too safe

OPINION: Counting road cones 'almost certainly a waste of everyone’s time'.

South Island's largest supermarket to open early and under $50m

The store, at 8100sq m, is the largest retail outlet in the South Island.

'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki

Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.

'Sharp instincts': $7.5m meth haul intercepted by Customs

Customs seized 25kg of meth at Auckland Airport from a US flight.

Court to decide Du Val asset seizure orders

Du Val reportedly owes $306m to investors and creditors, according to PwC.

Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages

King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.

How many have you tried? Auckland's new Top 100 Iconic Eats named

Debut dishes include an halal pepperoni pizza, raw ramen, honey toast - and four pies.

Little Island, plant-based ice cream company that raised millions, in liquidation

The company's most recent capital raise came after it faced a couple of challenging years.

Samoan fashion designer shot dead at Utah protest against Trump

Arthur 'Afa' Folasa Ah Loo, 39, was shot at the Salt Lake City 'No Kings' protest.

Ponsonby land values drop over $400k as new valuations reveal shifts

Council valuations show Ponsonby properties fell 14% from $2.65m to $2.27m.

Baby’s death at Auckland daycare sparks call for tighter sleep regulations

The baby was checked every 10 minutes but it wasn't enough and he was found unresponsive.

'You can’t come in smoking your meth pipe': Lifewise CEO calls for crisis centre

Lifewise wants Rotorua triage facility for homeless with addictions, mental health issues.

Opinion: Why Govt spending on tourism is great news for Kiwis wanting to leave

OPINION: Louise Upston champions a $35m tourism package to boost growth.

Fifa Club World Cup: Auckland City concede 10 to Bayern Munich

This was a complete thumping but was always going to be, given the vast disparity.

Detective investigated after having intimate relationship with rape complainant

Queensland Police withdrew a job offer while they investigate the man's conduct.

Why Kiwi rich-lister is launching multi-million dollar foundation

Annette Presley was giving a speech at a school when a small boy raised his hand.

Mother questions why we don't have tougher boy racers laws, 12 years after daughter's death in street race

'As soon as I opened the door and I saw the police... I fell to the floor. I screamed'

William Dart review: How Auckland Philharmonia captivated with Handel and Tippett

REVIEW: Handel's Water Music echoed its 1717 premiere with lively, rhythmic energy.