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Protesters 80m high claim 'hostile' tactics used in coal mine standoff

The mining company uses blaring 24-hour alarms and drones to pressure them to leave.

'Good character prevails': King’s College triumph in Auckland First XV final

Westlake Boys secured their fifth consecutive North Harbour championship.

Aratere makes last voyage after three decades

In 2011, it was extended to increase passenger capacity to 650.

'Toxic economic & political cocktail' - Robertson on cost of living; opens up on clash with Orr

The former Finance Minister reflects on political and personal relationships in new book.

Interest rate cut a shoo-in, but how much lower will the OCR go?

Economists are divided over the inflation outlook.

'Stay in your lane': Seymour weighs in as 100 church leaders back Māori wards

100 churches plan workshops to prepare communities for the Māori wards vote.

Nation of Debt: NZ nears trillion-dollar debt burden

Our rate of borrowing is easing – but that's not necessarily all good news.

Internal NZ Police email sparks racism accusation, Northland exodus blamed on culture

An anonymous officer has revealed an email accidentally sent to all Northland staff.

Mayoral candidates are divided on whether Māori wards are needed

Some candidates say Māori wards aren't needed, others are fighting to retain them.