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Porirua Mayor condemns 'disgraceful' sex rumour email attack on Tory Whanau
Tory Whanau called the claims a 'malicious and sexist rumour'.

Gregor Paul: How Wellington's woes are reshaping NZ Rugby's HQ strategy
OPINION: NZ Rugby considers relocating its headquarters, questioning Wellington's future.

'Dirtiest-minded young woman in NZ': Dame Fiona's lifetime of flouting convention
New doco is a psychological study of the Wellington writer who flouted convention.

Fran O'Sullivan: New Zealand must move on from Ardern criticism to get real benefit from Covid inquiry
OPINION: Covid response should be examined dispassionately so NZ can learn for the future.

Judge clears reporting of material on former Deputy Police Commissioner's computer
Jevon McSkimming has five working days to appeal the judge’s ruling on the injunction.

Your ultimate guide to Auckland's arts and culture this weekend
Baby, it’s cold outside, but Auckland’s arts and culture calendar is heating up.

Thomas Coughlan: Regulatory Standards Bill shakes coalition and breaks Parliament
Opinion: Act has made it clear if the bill doesn't pass, the coalition is over.

'Not over yet': Chung won't drop out of mayoral race over lewd Tory Whanau email
In an interview on Newstalk ZB, Chung said he sent the email because he wanted advice.

Ray Chung talks to Newstalk ZB host Ryan Bridge about email scandal
Wellington mayoral candidate says he won't drop out of race over lewd Tory Whanau email.

'Dumbfounded': Murder accused allegedly asked about dead mum's money at funeral
Julia DeLuney is accused of murdering her mother, Helen Gregory, in Wellington.

Ray Chung’s rich-list backer withdraws support after sex gossip email about Tory Whanau
The high-profile donor says he's disappointed in Chung, calling it 'dirty politics'.

'Bringing that impact off the bench': McKenzie on battle for No 10 jersey
The 62-test All Black knows he has to remain patient.

Ryman sales down, Summerset sales at record levels
Ryman's performance contrasted sharply with Summerset, which made record sales in quarter.

Stock Takes: The power company gaining the most from the big wet
Hydro storage in New Zealand is now above the long-run average, thanks to heavy rain.

'A sad loss': Why this prostate cancer treatment is 'disappearing' in NZ
'It’s not the treatment that’s the problem,' a urologist says.

Sir Peter Jackson expands property empire with purchase of school campus
The site next to Wētā joins his portfolio worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung spread sex, drugs gossip about Tory Whanau
Ray Chung's email detailed 'tempestuous' fling Mayor Tory Whanau categorically denies.

Gregor Paul: The message Scott Robertson sent with squad selection
OPINION: The failings in Dunedin fell into the camp of being execution mistakes.

Te Pāti Māori selects former broadcaster for Tāmaki Makaurau byelection
Move comes after MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp died last month.

France overhaul squad for second All Blacks test
Gaetan Barlot will captain the side, with Gael Fickou rested for the clash in Wellington.

State of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZ
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Auckland and Northland.