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Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.
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MMA fighter death: Why an Auckland man’s conviction was secretly tossed
Darren Couper punched the victim an estimated 55 times after he'd been fatally stabbed.
Emergency on tarmac as ‘mist’ spotted coming from plane about to depart
The Air NZ flight was preparing to leave Auckland Airport when problems struck.
Borrow-against-your-provisional-tax firm Taxi wins law change, reveals numbers
The small business-focused start-up bags its first two corporate clients.
Opinion: The Northern Expressway is urgently needed, so are other ways to fund it
OPINION: Northland has suffered from decades of under-investment in its land transport.
Lotto: 8 players in the money - here’s where tickets were sold
Big jackpot looms for Lotto punters at the weekend.
Society Insider: Buyers of $45m Qtown mansion revealed; Kiwi model at Beckham’s A-list 50th
And, how to make your first million, according to 'Boss Babe'; event maestro's hospo foray
Kiwi hopes pinned on upset in $1m race against Aussie favourites
Local hopes include Republican Party and Chase A Dream, known for strong finishes.
‘Unfortunate’: La Crique sidelined by foot infection after race delay
Trainer of dual Group 1 winner rues anticlimactic end to a pleasing season.
‘Smarter investment’: $977m regional deal to bolster Northland economy
Northland's regional deal could boost GDP by $977m and create 6000 jobs.
‘Goldilocks charge’: Debate heats up over Auckland congestion pricing to help ease gridlock
The impact of congestion charges on low income earners is raising concerns.
Are you a winner? Lotto numbers in for $6m Powerball draw
Tonight's numbers have been drawn.
Police bust cannabis growing operation in Three Kings, Auckland
Officers were seen carrying large crates from the property filled with plants.
Surprise! Graham Norton holds wine tasting in Auckland supermarket
The television host made the stop while touring a show in New Zealand.
Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket
While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright
Act MP can’t name one ‘race-based’ policy she’s trying to outlaw
The MP says policies for Māori and Pasifika students are unfair but struggles to name one.
All Blacks prop ruled out for remainder of Super Rugby season
All the ins and outs ahead of the eighth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
'We are still anti-vaccination': Destiny Church defends taking Covid grants
'We can account for where every dollar went.'
‘Smart thinking’: How data-driven signs improved Auckland transit
63% of commuters changed travel habits due to smart city initiative.
Tropical atmospheric river hits NZ, more than 24 hrs of rain forecast for some regions
Some parts of the Tasman District could get 500mm of rain or more, the council said.
Auckland CEO Angelene Judge speaks about exposing her former friend's 'horrific' crimes
Angelene Judge speaks about discovering her former friend had been secretly filming women and children. Video / Alyse Wright
Speed bumps or no speed bumps? Why not both? $500k for bizarre pedestrian crossing plan
Speed bumps will only be included on one side of the crossing.
Watch: Eden Park unveils upgrade plans after winning stadium debate
Eden Park plans a three-stage upgrade to boost global event hosting.
Takapuna Golf Course alternative plans revealed ahead of council meeting
The alternative design will be presented at a committee meeting on Thursday morning.
'Significant failings': Health NZ apologises after 11yo injected twice in mistaken identity case
'This particular case cannot happen again,' said a health boss.
Dua Lipa in NZ: Inside star’s whirlwind trip to ‘the edge of the world’
The Grammy winning singer is joined by her parents and brother.
Tauranga Special School marks 60 years of educating diverse learners
The original 1965 building still stands, now with many upgrades.
Housing glut: Auckland’s biggest agency has record unsold stock
Some Auckland vendors had begun to expect higher prices, REINZ said of February data.
Du Val saga: How were jewellery, artworks, firearms paid for?
PwC sought court orders for Clarkes to deliver assets or provide information about them.
Celebrated Kiwi chef closes Ponsonby eatery
Initially busy and viable, the restaurateur says 'the past few months have been tough'.
'Don't fill my shoes': Super Bowl winner's message to Kiwi NFL hopefuls
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman in Auckland to help flag American football's ascent.
Watch: Timelapse video reveals NZ’s tallest mural on side of building
Jacob Yikes used 250 litres of paint and 200 spray cans for the 55m mural.
Waimauku road closed, 2 injured, one critical, after head-on crash
Witnesses described the road as 'pretty wet' at the time of the accident.
Backpacker allegedly gang-raped by three men in ‘horrific’ Auckland CBD attack
Three men are before the court jointly charged with rape.