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'I feel embarrassed – you have this sense of loyalty. But there is no loyalty.'
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Pasifika Futures hired Ah Mau Sports, owned by the CEO's daughter and son-in-law.
Editorial: Bus drivers face daily fear of assault on the job
OPINION: In November, an Auckland driver whose ribs were fractured required hospital care.
Rates and CVs: Why your rates may rise even as property values fall
Auckland's rates increased by 5.8%, while Wellington's rose by 12%.
ECE leader shocked by proposed sleep rules after baby death at daycare
David Seymour plans to rid the ECE sector of 'excessive' regulations.
Heavy rain warnings extended as front sits over central North Island
Rain started falling at the top of the country before dawn.
Riccarton High: The centre of a changing Christchurch
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New Rotorua police beat team to tackle 'big' retail crime issues
The team comprises five constables and one sergeant, patrolling on foot.
Husband’s oversight grounds Auckland woman’s 60th Hawaii holiday – but he still goes
The would-be holidaymaker was left in tears after an automated form bungled her info.
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey briefed on death of Auckland baby
A baby's body was found in a wheelie bin on Renall St in Freemans Bay, Auckland.
Market close: NZ sharemarket down while Kiwi Property Group secures key renewal
Large-cap stocks Ryman Healthcare and Kiwi Property Group produce strong rally.
Watch: Smokefreerockquest and Showquest's finals around the motu
The latest highlights of talented up-and-coming musicians competing around the country.
The Kiwi still teaching Aussies to wave after 30 years
Author Shaun Fay is returning to Darwin to update a book inspired by a family road trip.
'A fictitious identity': Kiwi dad's desperate bid to see son in Aussie lands him in court
Dane Moule forged passports to travel between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years.
American Airlines brings fancy option to Auckland-Texas route
Auckland is one of four global cities getting attention from the airline.
'I'll put a gun to your head': Man threatens passengers before police swarm Auckland train
Armed police boarded the train but the man had got off at an earlier stop.
'Got to dream': Paddon hopeful of launching WRC team
Hayden Paddon aims to return to WRC as a team owner.
'Special ceiling': sun and moon art adorn new Auckland train station
'Representing the history of this area. This ridgeline was a kauri forest.' - Barry Potter
Local taxis unite for Māori All Blacks game to tackle rogue pricing
Local taxis and Semenoff Stadium will offer a new taxi stand on Okara Drive on Saturday.
$66m repair bill for Auckland apartments sparks court action
Two Victopia units face forced sale because of unpaid repair bills.
Hall named for record-equalling Paralympic campaign
Adam Hall will compete in his sixth Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina next March.
Woman charged after body of newborn found in wheelie bin
A newborn baby was discovered outside an address in Freemans Bay.
Heavy rain warnings: BoP acts like 'scoop' for wild weather
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the region tonight.
'Game-changer': Western BoP a step closer to Govt deal unlocking housing, jobs
The deal would aim to deliver 40,000 more homes and 35,000 new jobs.
Roger Partridge: The Dutch lessons NZ needs for regulatory reform
OPINION: Dutch workers produce 51% more output while working 300 fewer hours annually.
Stephen Hoyle to swap NZ amateur league football for pro A-League
The A-League job is the next step in the Kiwi footballer's career as a head coach.
Letters: Do politicians know how bad our rural roads are?
OPINION: Seymour is a little fish in this big ocean, who knows how to swim with the tide.
What the putt? Why an Auckland golf course's future is sparking controversy
Locals, including Ryan Fox, oppose the plan, citing recreational loss.
'Tears of frustration': Amputees call for overhaul of NZ limb service amid delays
Some amputees face weeks of pain with ill-fitting or defective limbs.
How do you mess up a Kiwi classic like Jaffas? - Deborah Pead
OPINION: RJ’s says it stopped making Jaffas due to declining sales. What a cop-out.
'World-leading': New 250-student private school planned for central Auckland
Classes will have a maximum of 25 students and initially cater for Year 0-10 pupils.
'Good horse on his day': Key runners ready as premiership race heats up
Love Leigh, a former northern filly, will debut for Dennis in a 1200m race at Ashburton.
'Really struggling': Power rationing becomes norm for some pensioners
Electricity costs have risen almost 9% since June last year.
'We might have lost him': Gisborne boy suffers another setback in cancer battle
Charlie-James, 5, is battling a relapse of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.