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Inside Mitre 10's big plan to challenge rivals and close an Auckland gap

Five new stores are already opened or planned, but the CEO talks a two-pronged strategy.

'I've always loved competing': Rotorua athlete rises through US ranks

The former John Paul College student has spent three years at NC State University.

'Bring life back to the water': $26m boost for Hauraki Gulf restoration

The NEXT Foundation is investing $20m in the Gulf’s largest reef restoration.

'Create opportunities for our businesses': Luxon reveals trade pitch to Asia

The PM wants to sign a new ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’ with ASEAN.

Property Insider: Auckland getting 1734 new student beds in three towers worth $716m

Who’s behind them and why the demand?

Bounce back: NZ’s adventure capital nears pre-Covid tourism highs ahead of big summer

Australia leads arrivals at 40%, with the US and China steadily increasing.

What’s at stake as Fonterra farmers decide fate of $4.2b Lactalis deal

The deal would see Fonterra’s Anchor and Mainland brands sold to Lactalis.

Letters: Cabinet arrogance and ‘high trust’ politics draw fire

OPINION: A reader responds to Brooke van Velden’s attitude toward public consultation.

501 deportee’s isolation blamed for fatal shooting of crowbar-wielding victim

Matthew Lemalu fired his gun at Anthony Rangi as he advanced with a crowbar in hand.

Migrant forced to leave NZ after immigration adviser gives 'atrociously poor advice'

He had to leave a good job and sell his assets before relocating overseas.

Freight industry urges review of crash protocols after nine‑hour SH1 shutdown

Truckers say nine-hour SH1 closure shows the cost of current crash rules.

Why Shaun Wallace says fame is his chance to give back

The Chase is on for the Dark Destroyer to raise some serious money for Cure Kids.

Man dies after shooting in Te Puke, homicide probe launched

Police say the victim died in hospital after suffering a critical gunshot wound.

Dunedin teen arrested after Wellington mosque bomb threat due in court tomorrow

The threat named the Kilbirnie Masjid and was posted online on Thursday.

Supermarket's kebab ad sparks complaint about gender roles, belittling men

Foodstuffs says the ad was intended as a light-hearted piece about family meals.

From heartbreak to hope: First babies born helped by Zuru couple's foundation

The Mowbray family has donated $1.5m to help couples desperate to have a baby.