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1000 kills and counting: Golf course's predator control success

Hastings Golf Course bird life thrives as predator numbers decline.

Treasury warns Health NZ cuts need to double; Minister disputes figures

The figures hint at cuts of $1.2b this year; Health NZ needs $600 million in savings

Why Kiwi rich-lister is launching multi-million dollar foundation

Annette Presley was giving a speech at a school when a small boy raised his hand.

Small Business: Weaving culture and quality with Nodi Rugs

Olivia Moon talks to Tom Raynel about her hand-woven rug business Nodi.

Crews tackle two house fires within 30 minutes

Two Tauranga house fires on June 14 were put out by Fire and Emergency NZ firefighters.

‘Sink it, for all I care’: Mother calls for crane's removal after son’s fatal fall

Two people have died after jumping off the historic Hikitia crane in Wellington.

War Machine wins in emotional tribute to late NZ racing figures

The 4-year-old won the Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Lawyer praises council's low job settlement costs of $123k over six years

The average annual settlement cost was $20,540.5.

Farming, science and family through the generations

Gordon Stephenson’s family have embraced inquiry-based learning in their farming.

‘A silly decision’: Safety advocate Sterling Maxwell on drinking and driving under 20

Maxwell emphasises the importance of rangatahi driving safely and responsibly.

Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemma

OPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".

Editorial: Lack of transparency erodes trust in Reserve Bank

OPINION: The staff at the RBNZ dug their fox holes – and they dug them deep.

Watch: Dash cam captures dramatic ute crash on Wellington highway

The ute collided with a white car, spinning it around 180 degrees.

Why Aoraki Mt Cook is doubling as Everest in Tenzing biopic

'It’s an iconic setting for an incredible story.'

Market close: NZ sharemarket flat as tensions rise over potential Iran strike

The S&P/NZX 50 closed up 0.34% today after a spike in oil prices globally.

Smoke or fog? Former chairman fumes at council's pollution doubt

The council said it found little evidence for his orchard burnoff claims.

Fire at Wellington apartment blocks roads, prompts evacuations

The fire started on the second floor, triggering two sprinklers.

Reserve Bank admits 'regret' over handling of Orr's resignation after Willis criticism

The bank's chair has apparently acknowledged it could have done better.