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Insurers back using Takapuna golf course for flood prevention

Auckland may convert half of Takapuna Golf Course into a flood catchment.

Bruce Cotterill: Is our bloated bureaucracy hindering economic growth?

OPINION: Net core Crown debt is projected to rise to 45.5% of GDP by June 2029.

Air NZ flight to New York diverted due to thunderstorms, others cancelled

Some travellers have had to spend an unscheduled night in Washington DC.

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.

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

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

Surge in new vehicle sales: Industry insiders explain three factors behind spike

Tesla and BYD fight it out in a resurgent EV market.

Foodstuffs to open $73m Pt Chevalier store early after Vic Park fire

Foodstuffs' Pt Chevalier store will open on August 19, earlier than planned.

Rich-lister helps fund $2m+ Akl school pool upgrade

The deepened pool will support water polo and year-round community use.

Why Barbara Kendall backs women’s Olympic water polo campaign

She has thrown her weight behind the NZ team in their bid to qualify for Los Angeles 2028.

Kiwi storage chain owner sells up to Australian giant Kennards

Dave Tuke founded National Mini Storage in 1991. He was inspired by Australian stores.

Akl councillor proposes ban on residential helipads after Mowbray’s $24m home greenlit

Treating helipads the same as cars and bikes is socially destabilising, says Mike Lee.

NZ company linked to UK money-laundering probe

A UK recovery action against organised crime behind a £50m tax rort reaches New Zealand.

Flooding closes BoP road, over 100mm of rain recorded

All heavy rain warnings have been lifted for the region, but more rain and hail possible.

18,800 people booked for NZICC; anaesthetists, ophthalmologists the latest

Anaesthetists to meet April 30-May 5, ophthalmologists November 5-9 next year.