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'Living in sheds, cars': Northland families struggle for basic needs

Beds are the biggest seller due to a shortage of quality beds in the region.

Bambina’s Matt McMillan’s favourite spots in Auckland

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Opinion: Are we there yet? The evolution of the great Kiwi Road Trip

Opinion: In holiday road trips of old, getting lost wasn’t a mistake-it was an adventure.

Meet the St John call handler who has delivered 19 babies over the phone

Gemma Cale says seeing photos of baby Leonard brought tears to her eyes.

'Walked down the aisle in pain': Jess Quinn calls for amputee service reform

The influencer and health advocate struggled for five years with unworkable prosthetics.

Person seriously injured falling from vehicle in Pōkeno crash

Police want to speak with anyone who saw the serious crash.

Māori All Blacks beaten by Scotland

Visitors bounce back after a flying start from the hosts in Whangārei.

Teen claims Air NZ ghosts her after storm-diverted plane lands at ‘dead’ US airport at 2am

A bunch of Kiwis banded together to make their own way to New York after disruption.

'Systemic failings': Coroner criticises Oranga Tamariki after 14-year-old runaway's huffing death

Ruby's grandmother expressed concerns about the lack of support from Oranga Tamariki.

100,000 homes built in seven years – does Auckland still have a housing crisis?

The median house price in the city is now about $1 million, 7.5 times the median income.

'The 60s was a decade synonymous with love'

A sizzling new take on the greatest love story of all time.

Robo cop: Police trial drones to uncover hidden graves in murder cold cases

Exclusive: Police have carried out approximately 14,000 drone flights since 2023.

Love this City: The wind in Luxon’s hair, better housing and more dogs, roads and Matariki magic

Opinion: Goings on at Auckland Council and other highlights of the week.

Mary Holm: The ways to make your cash last in retirement

OPINION: Renting can be a better option than owning your own home.

'Real and unequal': MP's death highlights kidney disease crisis among Māori

Kidney disease in Māori often stems from diabetes and high blood pressure.

'Covered with bites': Auckland hostel issued cleansing order for bedbugs

An enforcement officer confirmed the presence of bedbugs at the accommodation.

On The Up: McKay leads Samoa's green transport with solar-powered electric catamarans

The five solar and battery-powered electric boats will be built in Whangārei and Samoa.

Thomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councils

News of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.