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'Gratuitous, mindless violence': Homeless man jailed for fatal bus stop attack on 60yo

A rough sleeper killed a man after waking up agitated at a South Auckland bus stop.

Sea Shepherd ship docks in Auckland, offering free public tours

This weekend visitors can tour a ship used to shadow Southern Ocean fishing trawlers.

Watch: Customers line outside Smith & Caughey’s for the last time

The store’s 'End of an Era Sale' began on Wednesday, attracting lines around the block.

Opinion: How football's rise challenges rugby's dominance in NZ

OPINION: Whisper it quietly. Football has arrived on these shores like never before.

Consumer confidence drops in May, five-year-ahead economic outlook measure plummets

Consumer confidence fell five points in May to 92.9, says ANZ-Roy Morgan survey.

Police probe 'aggravated assault' after club rugby player elbowed, punched in head

The victim appeared to suffer a seizure on the field after he was assaulted.

Confessed Ellerslie double murderer handed life sentence for bloody plot

A senior orthopaedic nurse and his wife were killed in November 2023.

Motat wins top international award at 'Oscars of the museum world'

Once ranked one of the world's most boring attractions, Motat makes a comeback.

‘A dumb thing to do’: Luxon blasts ‘run it straight’ as Govt seeks advice on action

It comes after a Palmerston North teenager died after participating in a copycat event.

'All sorts of destruction': Tornado strikes Hamilton, thunderstorms buffet upper north

Civil Defence warned Waikato weather remains 'highly dynamic'.

Super Rugby Pacific finals permutations

Find out what the best and worst positions your team can finish in Super Rugby Pacific.

King’s Birthday 2025: What you need to know for the long weekend

Expect cooler weather, cafe surcharges and extra police on the roads.

'Lasting impact': Māori teen speaks out on beach assault, racial taunts

The court granted permanent name suppression for the offender.

Mike Lee: Smith & Caughey’s closure a body-blow to Queen St

Smith & Caughey’s closure will result in 98 job losses in Auckland.

'Poo Midas': Seymour's swipe at Hipkins as he steps into deputy role

David Seymour has ruled out working with Chris Hipkins in any future coalition.

'No evidence yet': Scrutiny over charter schools' reporting requirements

The Government allocated $153m to reintroduce charter schools over four years.

Matthew Hooton: If superannuation can’t be cut, wage subsidies must be

Opinion: Nicola Willis has few options for big savings next year, but there are some.

Young trotter has the power to keep winning at Alexandra Park

The new Metro series has breathed life into Alexandra Park's winter racing.