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Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.
Air NZ to suspend Christchurch-Gold Coast flights over summer
Demand, market conditions and fleet constraints influenced the decision, Air NZ said.
'Crisis': Labour's new tech spokesman on the digital challenge
Reuben Davidson criticises funding cuts in science and innovation.
Lotto Powerball: Has tonight’s draw made you $8 million richer?
Several lucky players have snagged prizes this evening.
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'Mastermind' jailed 11+ years for $11m drug syndicate in Christchurch
The drug ring's "mastermind" received an 11-year prison sentence in Christchurch.
Super Rugby teams: All Blacks return for top-of-table clash
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 13th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
'Considerable havoc': Man banned from running a business for life
Michael Le Roy has repeatedly caused environmental harm.
'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.
Oldest living All Black Bill McCaw dies
Bill McCaw played five tests and 27 games for the All Blacks.
First XV rankings: Will there be a shift in the southern power balance?
Some unlikely names are looking to upset the usual big names. Mike Thorpe reports.
Police, NZ Customs seize 25kg worth of cocaine valued at $9 million
Police and customs received information about the importation through Lyttleton Port.
‘Picked the right person for the job’: Ex-NZ police chief confirmed as Victoria’s top cop
Mike Bush was NZ's Police Commissioner from 2014 until 2020.
'Momentum is real': TRENZ puts Rotorua in global spotlight
About 1200 delegates, including 340 travel buyers from 26 countries, will attend.
Ten people treated after large Christchurch two-storey house blaze
Emergency services were called around 8am.
Second airline to fly between Auckland and Perth, Qantas revives non-stop route
Kiwis can book seats on the newly announced flights from today.
Red cards, red flags: The All Blacks' challenges in Razor's second year – Gregor Paul
OPINION: Scott Robertson faces pressure to improve the All Blacks' 71% win ratio.
Property Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design
'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.
Weka ride: Hitchhiking bird's unexpected journey sparks DoC reminder
A weka hitched a 300km ride to Christchurch in a ute.
Police officer's push at pro-Palestine protest unjustified, police watchdog finds
The protest happened outside a restaurant where National MPs were dining.
'Amazing': Rural community unites to save chooks from flooding
'You reminded us what the power of the rural farming community really means.'
'Not a lot of clarity': AI policy guidance divides education sector
The Education Minister doesn't believe the Ministry is giving great guidance.
'Body-packed five cartons': Man busted smuggling cigarettes at Wellington airport
Illegal tobacco operations sell from Facebook marketplace, churches and language schools.
On The Up: Pandey business starts new hotel brand with $8m refurbishments
The four new Edit Hotels & Resorts are located in Auckland, Picton and Hanmer Springs.
Moana Pasifika beat Highlanders in Dunedin thriller to keep playoff berth alive
Moana edged the Highlanders 34-29 in a nine-try heartbreaker for the hosts.
Duck hunter allegedly shoots down drone flown by animal rights activist in Canterbury
The pilot has described the incident and defended his flying of the drone.
Fire and Emergency tried to sack firefighter for pooling allowances to buy groceries for team meals
Employment Relations Authority found Fire and Emergency breached employee's privacy.
Akaroa businesses flooded with sewage after wastewater overflows
Businesses have been pumping sewage out of their shopfronts and back gardens.