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Avondale man accused of murdering partner loses name suppression

Name suppression for Hao Feng lapsed after four months of court-ordered anonymity.

'It does change you': Sir Dave Dobbyn opens up on Parkinson’s battle

Dobbyn feels his musicality has been affected, but remains in good spirits.

'Held together by wire': Mechanic's quick-fix on broken fire truck labelled 'Kiwi ingenuity'

The on-call mechanic carried out an emergency repair on the fire truck.

'Nothing surprises': Illegal dumping leaves Auckland with costly clean-up

More than 1300 reports of illegal dumping are made each month in Auckland.

Nine fires in five years: Environment Court rules on scrap metal dealer

Training, stockpile monitoring and management and lithium battery handling orders made.

How coaching changes could shift the balance in ANZ Premiership

Donnell Wallam joins the Mystics from the Queensland Firebirds as a key shooter.

Meet the solo mums who are not single parents

Mothers accompanying their kids studying in NZ are shouldering the burden of parenting.

South American mystery man Neyder Moreno on his amazing journey at Auckland FC

Moreno has been one of the stars of Auckland FC's historic A-League campaign.

'Scene of utter devastation': Shopkeeper had only just moved in when Winz fire destroyed shop

Wendy Li 'was so happy to be starting the store again ... then this happens'.

Mt Smart Stadium confirmed for potential A-League grand final

The additional seating will increase the capacity of Mt Smart to nearly 29,000.

‘Rip-off’: App developer and Consumer say fees will stifle open banking

Government, banks respond.

Stock Takes: Will reporting season see the end of a bear market?

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare will be the main event when it reports on May 28.

‘Crisis point’: Dwindling numbers of psychiatrists in overstretched public mental health system

Fears we're pushing our psychiatrists out of the public mental health system.

Air NZ's premium economy v Skycouch: Which is the winner?

In the battle for the space between economy and business, the winner might surprise you.

Why Newmarket's shops are disappearing amid economic pressures

Many shops on Newmarket’s Broadway are empty or for lease.

'Significant win': New Homegrown host city confident in pulling it off

Homegrown is returning to its roots and being welcomed with open arms.

Shortest way home the key to Group 1 glory at The Park

Good betting options as Alexandra Park wraps up its huge autumn carnival tonight.

How a young engineer pulled off one of NZ's largest public sector scams

Swindled public agency hunts missing $1m as ex-staffer faces big prison lag.