'Fantastic news': Leaders welcome progress on Northland expressway
The new road is likely to be tolled, according to Transport Minister Chris Bishop.
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'Riddled with inconsistencies': Debate over veteran status criteria
The government plans to broaden the definition of 'veteran' in new legislation.
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The airline acknowledged it fell short of expectations and has apologised to passengers.
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'Risk of frost': Temperatures to plummet, threat of more heavy rain this weekend
Northland, Auckland, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty are in the firing line.
‘Shocking’ insights, ‘shameful’ conduct: Olivia Podmore inquest ends with painful realities
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Banks to reimburse fraud victims up to $500,000 under new rules
New tech will identify risky transactions and freeze suspect accounts.
Market close: NZ sharemarket rises as Trump backs down on Fed chair
Ryman Healthcare shares fell after underwriters sold shares at a loss.
Viral fish-drying video hits Auckland restaurant's food grade
The restaurant has denied the fish was theirs, calling the situation 'truly terrifying'.
BoP highway project confirmed, tolls expected by 2028
A new four-lane highway will connect Redwood Lane to Takitimu Toll Rd.
Family's lives 'forever altered': Police formally name victim of St Johns homicide
The man was assaulted at a bus stop in the Auckland suburb on Saturday.
$5m expansion planned for NZ's historic Tuakau Hotel
The hotel has been in the Tuakau community for 150 years.
Super Rugby teams: All Blacks sensation returns as Chiefs receive mixed injury news
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Minister reveals new Northwest Rapid Transit construction start date
A busway is planned along the North Western Motorway for frequent trips.
Nicoll-Klokstad rejects overseas offers to remain with Warriors
The fullback is staying put until the end of the 2027 NRL season.
Former All Black hails 'game-changing' brain test
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'Immortality': Bus stop memorial for slain student, bugs could be named after him
Police are seeking a black SUV; former professor pays tribute.
Homeowner claims up to $40k damage from roofing company's alleged ‘reckless’ activity
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Opinion: Lest we forget? Aside from Anzac Day, NZ has been slow to remember its military veterans
OPINION: The plan to expand the definition of the term ‘veteran’ brings some good news.
Lodestone investors put up another $50m for solar projects
Lodestone investors have put up another $50 million for new solar projects,
Watch: Transport Minister on new four-lane highway to Whangārei
The Brynderwyn Hills section is expected to pass to the east of the current route.
Seymour to pare back 'confusing' early childhood education regulations
The proposed changes include scrapping the need to acknowledge Māori as tangata whenua.
'A good run': Ponsonby restaurant to close after nearly two decades
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Paulsen's pathway: Why Auckland FC's goalkeeper is ready to move
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'Great news': Tauriko road plan to boost jobs and growth
The NZTA Board has endorsed the Tauriko West Road investment case in the Bay of Plenty.
'Did nothing wrong': Student's last minutes before bus stop killing
Police are seeking a black SUV; former professor pays tribute.
Auckland Council reaches settlement with cafe owner over $900,000 rates debt
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Gregor Paul: Blues are not out of the Super Rugby race yet
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'Wrap up warm': Frosty conditions forecast for Anzac morning
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'Our promise that we won’t forget': Waiata honours Sir Bom Gillies, 28th Māori Battalion
It is the first Anzac Day without any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion.