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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.

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?

'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki

Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.

50-year secret unveiled: Gardener who murdered pensioner had killed before

Elliot Cameron killed his brother in 1975, but his past was suppressed until now.

Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages

King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.

$60m hospital expansion to triple beds, double theatres in Christchurch

Full construction is set to begin in November.

Rising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid Inquiry

Economists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.

Opinion: Why Govt spending on tourism is great news for Kiwis wanting to leave

OPINION: Louise Upston champions a $35m tourism package to boost growth.

Phil Gifford: Key factors to decide the Crusaders-Chiefs showdown

OPINION: The Crusaders haven't lost a home playoff, so don't bet against them now.

'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facility

The waste includes depleted uranium from redundant radiation devices used to treat cancer.