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Why Jesko could be NZ's next great steeplechaser

Jesko secured a five-length victory over Al's Red Zed and Call Me Jack.

Search for man continues five months after he disappears on trip north

His car was found burnt out on a Tolley Rd farm in Ngāroma, Waikato.

Swells reach 10m at Wellington Harbour entrance as polar blast hits

There's also been nearly a metre of snow at Mt Hutt, and fire crews rescuing motorists.

'I've got full faith': Trailblazing All Whites star on playing top-flight football in France

Ben Old's trailblazing move to France was always going to be a challenging one.

Australian navy ship disrupts NZ internet and radio services

HMAS Canberra's radar blocked Wi-Fi from Taranaki to Marlborough.

From dance to light shows: Your guide to an action-packed Auckland weekend

Events in Auckland this weekend range from traditional Māori culture to radical live art.

'Overloaded': GPs, clinics struggle as flu and Covid cases rise

GP shortages prompt more patients to use emergency departments for care.

Public in the dark over Adrian Orr's resignation, as RBNZ delays information release

Assistant governors hired by Orr depart amid the Reserve Bank's restructuring.

Teen who stabbed another girl seven times 'made an error of judgement'

The teenager handed herself into police and gave a statement against legal advice.

Watch the whale migration with this festival

Here are some festivals and new travel openings that you should keep an eye on.

Govt considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferries

The first new ship to service Cook Strait is expected to arrive in February 2029.

Matthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problem

OPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.

Balancing the books: Gisborne councillors debate fairness of new water regulation levy

Councillors opted to absorb costs from the existing water services budget.

Wellington City Councillor Ray Chung launches mayoral campaign

First-term independent Wellington city councillor Ray Chung has launched his campaign for the city's top job, with former broadcaster Peter Williams speaking at the event.

Thomas Coughlan: How the Forbes scandal exposed flaws in NZ's security clearance system

Analysis: The Prime Minister is right to be concerned about vetting processes.

Katrina Bennett: Why Bishop's outburst is totally unlike Whanau's case

OPINION: A beer in hand is worlds away from a self-confessed drinking problem.

Watch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leaders

Three MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year.

'An issue for all women': Brothel madam on alleged recording by PM's former staffer

The madam wants changes to privacy laws on recording without consent.