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Awapuni relaunch could see Group 1 bonuses next season

The Palmerston North turf track took 19 months and $5.7million to refurbish.

'Isn't a good look': Virgin Australia delays leave passengers stranded overnight at airport

The airline acknowledged it fell short of expectations and has apologised to passengers.

Lotto numbers: Are you New Zealand’s latest Powerball multi-millionaire?

A jackpot of $23m was up for grabs and tonight's numbers have been drawn.

'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

Almost four years after the Olympian's death, a coronial inquest has come to a close.

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.

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

The owners say they're 'incredibly proud' but it's 'time for our next chapter'.

Paulsen's pathway: Why Auckland FC's goalkeeper is ready to move

Auckland FC can secure the A-League Premiers Plate with one more point.

Inside Economics: Donald Trump v the US Fed?

OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

'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.