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Kāinga Ora sells Northcote site to Simplicity for build-to-rent apartments

Kāinga Ora sold land for the Simplicity block as well as the 183-unit Elevation nearby.

'Widespread frosts': Temperatures to drop across NZ

MetService says the last of the showers will move off NZ during the next couple of days.

Govt cuts snippet of red tape associated with death

The probate threshold is set to rise.

Why Gisborne's airport delays highlight regional travel challenges

Air NZ offered road transport to Napier due to limited flight availability.

Simon Wallace: Government must step up to save vital regional air routes

OPINION: Our vital regional air routes are being crippled by soaring costs.

'An amazing opportunity': Supplier expo boosts small businesses after New World fire

The Auckland event featured over 50 suppliers and secured numerous orders.

Opinion: Wellington idealists are acting like a bully over Auckland's housing

Chris Bishop's housing targets for Auckland are seen as overly aggressive.

'Bully-boyish': Local politicians slam Chris Bishop's Auckland housing fix

Bishop dismissed Fletcher's column, calling it factually inaccurate.

Watch: Convicted dealer says 'it's easy' to sell drugs, weapons on Facebook

Facebook owner Meta claims to prohibit illegal sales, but sellers feel 'bulletproof'.

Lydia Ko set to defend Women's Open amid fresh talent showdown

Lydia Ko is defending her title at the Women's Open in Wales this week.

Napier City Rovers’ National League hopes rest on four key matches

The Bill Robertson-coached team sits in fifth place on the points table.

Library return rates stay steady after scrapping of fees

There hasn't been a spike in books never turning up despite libraries canning late fees.

Behind the buzz and controversy of Wētā Workshop’s first major video game

The game focuses on hobbit life, offering farming, fishing and foraging.

Never lost: The Black Caps aim to retain near perfect test record

The Black Caps don the whites for the first time in more than seven months.

What you need to know about Wednesday's nurses strike

Acute and emergency services will still be provided during the industrial action.