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Awanui Labs scraps plan to send Auckland’s blood tests to Wellington

Company has been sending 250 blood samples daily to Wellington by road and air freight.

Kaipara’s ‘Trump of the North’ Jepson exits mayoral race, endorses deputy

Craig Jepson won't seek a second term as Kaipara Mayor in October.

Shoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’

'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.

Chris Knox: Why it's time to dump Auckland Council's property valuations

OPINION: Council valuations are a year old on release and don't reflect property values.

Magic take home second win in a row against Stars

Hot on the heels of last week's home win, the Magic won 71-54 in Auckland on Monday.

Watch: No arrest after hooded man storms field, punches schoolboy rugby player

'It’s pretty disgusting that someone would do that.'

Meth-smuggling bigamist who dodged deportation for 28 years jailed for rape

He was once known as the longest-serving remand prisoner in New Zealand history.

Tech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refund

PLUS: Elon Musk's pain is Sir Peter Beck's gain.

Blowouts and surprises: Magic outshine Stars in unpredictable season

The Magic defeated the Stars 71-54 in Auckland on Monday night.

Auckland's property valuations are out – search yours

The city's delayed and much-anticipated property valuations are finally out.

Fletcher begins marathon court case against subbies over SkyCity convention centre fire

Fletcher alleges the fire was caused by the subcontractors, who are in turn defending.

First XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victory

Palmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.

Ponsonby CEO's charge upgraded, faces trial for alleged road-rage assault

The CEO's lawyer is trying to obtain audio of a 16-minute 111 call to police.

'Loss is immense': Auckland circus company devastated by fire

The company lost stored props, costumes, aerial equipment, and staging materials.

Fog disrupts 43 flights at Auckland Airport, severe storms to follow

More thunderstorms are forecast for the top of the North Island today.

Gregor Paul: Why NZ rugby's biggest flaw remains unchanged

OPINION: The Crusaders dominated the Reds' scrum, showcasing NZ's rugby basics.

'Stems with a story' to get second chance to brighten NZ homes

Wonky Box will launch flower subscription boxes this month.

Tens of thousands more Kiwis seeking financial help from KiwiSaver

KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals have spiked to new highs.