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Three Kiwi start-ups to watch as they chase big 2026 growth plans

From cultivated meat to hydrofoiling e-boats to rewarding staff.

Terminal lies: Inside ‘dying’ mum Nicola Flint’s elaborate, years-long alleged cancer con

Christchurch police allege Flint faked stage four cancer and forged specialist letters.

ASB Classic: American star's double act; second seed falls

Iva Jovic found herself in rare territory on the opening day of the ASB Classic.

Millie Elder-Holmes goes public over relationship with Māori Queen’s brother

She has shared a video online of the pair spending time together.

'Shocked' advocate speaks on case of office worker fired after 15 days

The company suggested she was taking too long to train, despite providing no training.

One seriously injured after truck crashes into wall in Auckland suburb

Emergency services were called to the scene about 3pm.

'A good decision': ASB Classic star Svitolina on mental-health break

Last time she was in Auckland she beat Caroline Wozniacki and outlasted Emma Raducanu.

Hastings council's plea to thieves: return our 'much-loved' stolen turtles

A large square hole was cut in the fence of the Cornwall Park aviary in Hastings.

Fast food’s local links: How much NZ meat do the big chains use?

One-tenth of New Zealand’s annual beef exports goes to McDonald’s overseas.

How chance chat led to big change of plans for Venus Williams at ASB Classic

Williams holds 14 grand slam doubles titles, all alongside sister Serena.

Nick Leggett: We can build big, so why has New Zealand’s pipeline run dry?

OPINION: Construction has shed 16,000 jobs in two years as major work dries up.

Why Kiwi swimmer is setting off on 1609km epic journey

'I’ve really fully committed to this. I’ve burned the boats, so to speak.'

Mick On Monday: Huge Australian assault planned on NZ’s summer riches

Major Australian presence planned for New Zealand's top races in coming weeks.

From CRL to Costco: The mega projects that will change 2026’s skyline

Te Waihorotiu Station and the CRL promise to transform central Auckland travel.

Northwest Busway plan makes headway, but full fix still years away

Stage one includes new stations at Brigham Creek, Westgate and Lincoln Rd.

'Looked like a whole wall came off': Truck carrying house hits SH1 overbridge

Police were called to the scene between the Papakura and Manurewa off-ramps.