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Watch: Police release new CCTV of missing Christchurch pensioner
The family of Elisabeth Nicholls and police are concerned for her wellbeing.
'Geeks and creatives' hope award shows rangitahi they 'belong in tech'
'We really have something special going on here,' the academy co-founder says.
'Harmful': Co-ed schools urge NZ Rugby to block exclusive boys’ first XV comp
Forty-three South Island co-ed principals have asked the national body to intervene.
‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules
Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.
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'Mismanaged': Expert calls for faster reform in NZ economy
Teece highlights the need for faster economic reforms to keep pace globally.
42 South Island schools join fight against exclusive rugby competition
Fight against stand-alone competition may reach Human Rights Commission.
Opinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regions
Both clubs blend local talent with key recruits for long-term success.
'Compelled to stay': More teachers working past 65 amid shortages
In 2024, 8072 teachers over 65 made up about 10% of the workforce.
Society Insider: Property titan’s luxury car storage club; Eric Watson’s son's MDMA business
Plus, Beauden Barrett's new side hustle.
Building blocks: 59% of construction firms face work order concerns
Economic pressures are the biggest concern for construction sector leaders: BDO report.
Editorial: Amid bleak news, community generosity shines through
OPINION: People will always try to help others if they can.
Police investigating after body found in Christchurch carpark
Officers were called to the scene about 4.40pm.
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‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules
Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.
Opinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regions
Both clubs blend local talent with key recruits for long-term success.
Society Insider: Property titan’s luxury car storage club; Eric Watson’s son's MDMA business
Plus, Beauden Barrett's new side hustle.
Building blocks: 59% of construction firms face work order concerns
Economic pressures are the biggest concern for construction sector leaders: BDO report.
Editorial: Amid bleak news, community generosity shines through
OPINION: People will always try to help others if they can.
Magic man: Meet the one psychiatrist approved to prescribe magic mushrooms
Minister David Seymour says no 'reefer madness' over psilocybin because it works.
Magic man: Meet the one psychiatrist approved to prescribe magic mushrooms
Minister David Seymour says no 'reefer madness' over psilocybin because it works.
Police use drone in search for missing woman in Christchurch
Elisabeth Nicholls vanished from a retirement village in Riccarton two weeks ago.
'Angel of a fireman': 87kg St Bernard saved by sandwich in house fire tragedy
The family pet was burned on his eye, nose and elbow, but he is on the mend.
Ashlee Strawbridge rides Cheap Sav to victory for first career win
Ashlee Strawbridge guided her first winner at Cambridge on Wednesday.
Watch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatus
A live cook-off featured ox heart, wapiti, wild boar and plenty of edible wildlife.
Fringe Benefit Tax: Should you be paying it if your business owns a ute?
The IRD says changes should be revenue-neutral – but many have never paid FBT.
Crusaders farewell 'temporary' home but will new stadium be ready for next season?
New stadium Te Kaha is expected to open in late April 2026.
Super Rugby teams: The squads tasked with clinching the title
How the Crusaders and Chiefs will line up in the Super Rugby Pacific final.
Ben Francis: Why State of Origin doesn't belong in New Zealand
OPINION: Tribalism is diluted when major sports events are exported to neutral territory.
All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1
Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.
Campervan, bus involved in crash in Tekapo, major road shut
Crews from Tekapo, Twizel, and Ōmarama are attending the incident.
Wapiti burger takes Rotorua eatery to Wild Food Challenge final
Black Label Barbecue is a finalist in the Monteith's Wild Food Challenge today.
Richter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishing
Everyone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?
'Never felt so alone': Foster lifts lid on battles with NZ Rugby bosses
Former All Blacks' frustrations began before he coached his first All Blacks test.
Rural vs urban economy: Who's doing 'the hard work' and which regions are booming?
ASB has released its Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard: Food exports make an impact.