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Matthew Hooton: RMA finally being fixed after 30 wasted years

OPINION: Chris Bishop built a team that has succeeded where his predecessors failed.

Crash takes Akl’s Southern Motorway down to one lane

The NZTA says motorists should expect delays.

Nicola Willis to announce plans to encourage third supermarket competitor

Willis aims to incentivise local and international players to enter the market.

Eden Park upgrade endorsed and Auckland Hospital roles disestablished | NZ Herald News Update

An upgraded Eden Park is endorsed to be Auckland's main stadium and Auckland Hospital disestablishes hospital supporter roles. Video / NZ Herald, Getty

‘Heartbreaking’: Why Trish Peng is partnering with World Vision

The wedding dress designer says 'it's time to make a difference'.

Elliott Smith: Why I was wrong about Rob Penney and the Crusaders

OPINION: Penney’s consistent selections and fewer injuries have stabilised the team.

‘Warm favourite’: Alabama Lass primed for big race day across the Ditch

Star filly to race in a A$500,000 listed 1100m for 3-year-olds at Flemington tomorrow.

$8m creative hub to boost Henderson’s creative industry

More than 200 players joined the discussion on boosting Henderson's creative sector.

Cabinet blocks Bishop's plan to zone for 540,000 new Auckland homes

Housing Minister Chris Bishop's audacious proposal for new housing was overruled.

‘I want to keep the pressure on’ - Wayne Brown says he has unfinished business

Wayne Brown says Auckland still needs him.

Live: ‘NZ’s national stadium’: Eden Park wins showdown with waterfront, Helen Clark slams move

The vote saw the rival Quay Park waterfront stadium proposal miss out.

13yo arrested after 'violent' jewellery store robberies, police hunt 18yo

An 18-year-old has a warrant out for his arrest.

'Cowardly and dangerous': Man deported after killing sleeping stranger with brick

He and a co-offender dropped the 7kg brick on the victim and kicked him repeatedly.

Primary school targeted in native tree poisoning attack, principal hits out at police

Principal Deborah Barclay says police and the council seem ambivalent to the offending.

Rare life sentence for meth haul: Gang mastermind imported nearly 200kg from behind bars

The 'revered' gangster known as 'Plata o Plomo' was already serving a long prison term.

Will Contact’s plan to buy Manawa Energy get over the line?

The Commerce Commission's decision is due before the end of the month.

15kg meth suitcase stash seized: Woman arrested at Auckland Airport

The seized meth equates to a potential street value of up to $4.55m.

Greenfield Model: Minister announces home owner levy to fund housing developments

The Government would lend at competitive interest rates during early stage of project.