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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.

Thunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa

A thunderstorm has already popped up in Taranaki, which suffered flooding yesterday.

NZ's most photographed hotel up for sale

One of the owners, Cade Thornton, asked that offers to buy the hotel go directly to him.

'How could this happen?': Shock as baby found in bin on quiet inner-city Auckland street

Court hearing held after a 32-year-old woman was charged in connection with the discovery.

Riccarton High: The centre of a changing Christchurch

Frank: Stories from the South, episode 8 – High on Culture.

New Rotorua police beat team to tackle 'big' retail crime issues

The team comprises five constables and one sergeant, patrolling on foot.

Husband’s oversight grounds Auckland woman’s 60th Hawaii holiday – but he still goes

The would-be holidaymaker was left in tears after an automated form bungled her info.

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey briefed on death of Auckland baby

A baby's body was found in a wheelie bin on Renall St in Freemans Bay, Auckland.

Market close: NZ sharemarket down while Kiwi Property Group secures key renewal

Large-cap stocks Ryman Healthcare and Kiwi Property Group produce strong rally.

Watch: Smokefreerockquest and Showquest's finals around the motu

The latest highlights of talented up-and-coming musicians competing around the country.

The Kiwi still teaching Aussies to wave after 30 years

Author Shaun Fay is returning to Darwin to update a book inspired by a family road trip.

'A fictitious identity': Kiwi dad's desperate bid to see son in Aussie lands him in court

Dane Moule forged passports to travel between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years.

American Airlines brings fancy option to Auckland-Texas route

Auckland is one of four global cities getting attention from the airline.