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'Chilly feeling': Temperatures set to plunge for much of New Zealand

Auckland Central is expected to reach 5C on Sunday and 3C on Monday morning.

New Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturn

Numbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.

'It's the cost of surviving': MP slams Govt housing policy changes

'Our mokopuna are being raised in the backseat of a car instead of a home.'

Child dies after serious two-vehicle crash in Kaikohe

A family were travelling in one of the vehicles involved in this afternoon's crash.

‘Constant and continued lies’: Judge condemns mum after baby left with lifelong brain injury

'You stole from him his very future. Everything ... is now and forever taken from him.'

'Voices not heard': Marina takes another step, Bay of Islands iwi oppose fast-track plan

The marina will offer berths for 200-250 boats, including 14 superyacht spaces.

Whangārei Hospital parking chaos: Complaints spike as major rebuild nears

New parks were requested in March 2024 but weren't approved due to financial constraints.

'You can kill me': Identical twins on trial for brutal home assault and threats

The attack allegedly involved beating the victim for three hours.

Mt Eden inmate Robert Fitzpatrick named as alleged murder victim

A 32-year-old man has been charged with Fitzpatrick's murder.

Convicted murderer found guilty of sexually violating a young girl decades on

Sydney Bristow was involved in a 1999 New Year's Day murder at Ōmapere Beach.

Cold snap continues before weather shift promises rain, severe gales

Rain is set to hit Fiordland Wednesday, spreading nationwide by Friday.

Baby in bus case: Community blindsided by incident involving well-known family

The defendant was bright and engaging as a child and positive things were expected of her.

Calls made for fast-tracking of 'coward punch' laws after rugby supporter's death

Daniel Nganeko died after he was allegedly punched outside a rugby clubroom.

Operator of troubled Kāeo water scheme trespassed from plant

The operator was trespassed from Kāeo’s treatment plant over unpaid rent.

Why the spotlight shines brightest on ABs depleted halfback ranks

Why the ABs will battle to replace a generational talent for the Rugby Championship.

Engineer honoured for leadership in empowering women in construction

Arden Hermans founded Girls in Infrastructure to share how "cool" the industry is.