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Ryman sales down, Summerset sales at record levels

Ryman's performance contrasted sharply with Summerset, which made record sales in quarter.

Stock Takes: The power company gaining the most from the big wet

Hydro storage in New Zealand is now above the long-run average, thanks to heavy rain.

'A sad loss': Why this prostate cancer treatment is 'disappearing' in NZ

'It’s not the treatment that’s the problem,' a urologist says.

Sir Peter Jackson expands property empire with purchase of school campus

The site next to Wētā joins his portfolio worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung spread sex, drugs gossip about Tory Whanau

Ray Chung's email detailed 'tempestuous' fling Mayor Tory Whanau categorically denies.

Gregor Paul: The message Scott Robertson sent with squad selection

OPINION: The failings in Dunedin fell into the camp of being execution mistakes.

Te Pāti Māori selects former broadcaster for Tāmaki Makaurau byelection

Move comes after MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp died last month.

France overhaul squad for second All Blacks test

Gaetan Barlot will captain the side, with Gael Fickou rested for the clash in Wellington.

State of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZ

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Auckland and Northland.

The challenge the All Blacks face ahead of second French test

Assistant coach Scott Hansen outlined several areas of improvement for the All Blacks.

Kiwi killed by elephant 'an inspiration' for community, farewell planned for next month

Alison Taylor, 67, died in Zambia alongside relative Easton Janet Taylor, 68.

Fresh school holiday measles scare as infected people visit supermarket, library

All three confirmed cases had recently travelled overseas.

'Near-hypothermic': Tramper and dog winched to safety from freezing Tararua Range

The frozen tramper raised the alarm after taking shelter under a large rock with icicles.

British, Asian, Kiwis inquire about buying Cardrona Hotel

The Queenstown Lakes District Council values the main site of land and buildings at $5.4m.

'Unrelenting': Unions tell Supreme Court Uber imposes 'intensive' control over drivers

The Supreme Court is considering whether drivers are employees or contractors.

NZ's 'light touch' AI strategy raises eyebrows among experts

Critics say the strategy lacks timelines, deliverables and measurable goals.

'The pressure can consume you': Billy Proctor's All Blacks balancing act

'I back myself as a player, as people in this environment do, and that’s why they’re here'

Calls to close NZ's largest orange roughy fishery

Group says Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery is 'past the brink' of collapse.