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Kate MacNamara: Sacked minister Stuart Nash’s gig with global consulting agency

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Kate MacNamara.

Collapse of an empire: How a South Island gang boss was brought down from inside

Kurt Bayer reports on the fast rise, and even faster fall, of an underworld kingpin.

Police officer hit with bottle, six arrests amid suspected gang presence at festival

Anofficer was hit by a bottle outside the hip-hop festival Juicy Fest in Wellington.

How is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El Niño

The latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.

Fatal Lower Hutt shooting: Police execute search warrant at gang-linked property

One man was fatally shot at a birthday party, another was left fighting for his life.

Government asked to fund new 3000ha protected bird area

Zealandia founder Jim Lynch described the proposal as a 'super sanctuary'.

Italiano can't believe his Phoenix are flying so high

The coach says he would have thought 'you were mad' if you predicted their season start.

How Texans saved stranded Kiwi divers dragged out to sea

The divers had been experiencing their 101st dive together.

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts asset value ‘significantly lower’ than estimate, millions owed to creditors

The first receivership report for the ski lifts company has been released.

Helen Gordon awarded QSM for work with girls and visually impaired

The Waikanae stalwart's connection to Girls' Brigade dates back to the 1970s.

Ōtaki woman honoured for services to community-led development, governance and education

Mary-Jane Rivers says founding Inspiring Communities has been the highlight of her career.

Dr Cherie Chu-Fuluifaga recognised for work in education

“Never in my lifetime I thought I would be getting this type of honour.”

From dairy worker to retail boss - Carolyn Young on her priorities as head of Retail NZ

The sector is facing tough economic conditions and crime.

Revealed: NZ's top 50 builders

One firm has projects worth more than $850m in Auckland.

Boxing Day spending flat, ‘disappointing’ result for retailers

Boxing Day spending was flat on last year but pre-Christmas spending pulled through.

Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer

A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.

Mixing rēwena bread and manaakitanga

A Māori-owned Wellington bakery is mixing rewena bread with manaakitanga.

Cut the crap: Lower Hutt residents should ‘stop pooing’ if they want to stop the city stinking

The stench is causing concerns for a highly anticipated festival.