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‘I’m in charge of the chaos’: Inside a St John’s mass casualty training event
'Tonight, you’ll have a broken femur, arm haemorrhage, and head lacerations.'
Name suppression lifted for woman accused of Gate Pā murder
Rachael Eddy, 50, denies murdering Ross Kennedy in Gate Pā, Tauranga.
Auckland’s big day kicks off: Sports fans spoiled for choice
Moana Pasifika, Auckland FC, Blues and Blues Women are all in action this evening.
Simon Wilson: Maybe it’s not golf versus flood planning after all
OPINION: Golf in Takapuna and just saying no – another big week in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Dame Trelise Cooper – inside her heartfelt mission
The 67-year-old's upbringing has given her a unique understanding of life.
Cocolicious: The iconic Auckland food stall that makes $30,000 in four days
Vai and Maka Vimahi started selling island food at the Polyfest to help their family.
‘Unsatisfactory’: Why police did not oppose bail for trio accused of gang raping tourist
The mother of one accused defended her son, saying it was a 'misunderstanding'.
Larger granny flats to be built without consents after Govt changes coalition promise
It's estimated 13,000 granny flats will be built over the next decade.
Champions prevail: Chiefs’ late surge sinks Reds in tight contest
The Chiefs beat the Reds 27-15 to top the Super Rugby standings.
HIV self-tests to be available at pharmacies
Experts say it is an important step in reducing the stigma associated with the disease.
Party pooper: Is RNZ facing a funding cut?; Polkinghorne TV doco - guards to monitor theatre
NBR owner coming home for new venture; TVNZ redundancy costs; A bizarre newsprint tiff.
'Attack lined up': Grenon says he offered compromise but believes NZME board has 'no interest'
NZME says it's still open to engagement, but concerns remain over editorial control.
Food Safety Minister under fire for possible conflict of interest
Andrew Hoggard’s sister advised against tougher infant formula standards.
Director of Mental Health probes mistaken identity after 11yo restrained, injected
The young girl was handcuffed, restrained and injected with antipsychotic medication.
‘Find other ways to travel’: Train line still closed after 'horrific' collision with car
A witness says the crash 'really looked serious' - Onehunga line trains are suspended.
Watchdog probes Grenon’s NZME share purchases
The Auckland businessman is wanting an overhaul of NZME’s board.
Revealed: The Jobseeker on a benefit for 40 years
Data reveals the longest period current beneficiaries have been receiving support.
‘Emerged from the shadows’: New Auckland brothel Dark Desire
Previous owners cited a downturn in trade as one of the reasons for business liquidation.
Person dead after train hits car in Auckland
A person has died after a collision between a train and a vehicle in Penrose on Friday afternoon. Video / Alex Burton, Sobil Joseph
‘Long way to go’: Blues confident of Super Rugby playoff push
The Blues have won one of their six Super Rugby Pacific games this season.
Pair rescued from Nelson flood waters in day of wild weather
Heavy rain has slammed the country.
Epic journey: 50 Mini teams aim to raise $500k for Kiwi kids
We're taking these cars to Invercargill, boy.
Auckland scaffolding company director sentenced to home detention for $558k tax fraud
The woman was ordered to pay reparations of $13,000, albeit at $50 per week.
Where to next? Contenders to host America’s Cup after Auckland ruled out
Auckland was officially ruled out as a potential America's Cup host earlier this week.
Rocco, Moochowchow, Kol: Looking back at the many restaurants of 23 Ponsonby Rd
As the Sahrawats evolve Kol, we look back at the history of the Ponsonby corner spot.
Sex offender recalled to prison after watching Sia music videos
Matthew Kelly was also caught communicating with another sex offender.
‘Menangle boost’ could be key in Cambridge’s mega-money races
Menangle's intense racing makes horses fitter and faster.
Willydoit aims for Derby double in $2.2m Randwick classic
Trainer reckons staying star in better form than he was on NZ Derby day.
'OMG, my baby': Family cat killed in ‘feral cat trap' in Auckland suburb
The SPCA is investigating after a cat was found in a restricted trap.
Parents oppose girl’s cancer treatment, try to leave NZ as govt agencies intervene
The mother said she wanted to treat the girl with 'natural and spiritual' methods.
‘What evil looks like’: 501 paedophile swayed Australian judge, then offended again in NZ
An Auckland judge took a rare step this week by ordering a sentence with no end date.
The Body Shop NZ owes $12 million, mall landlords among creditors
$147k was owed to employees, but all were paid during administration.
Tesla’s NZ sales slump
Elon Musk's EVs see their NZ sales slide - but a number of factors are in play.