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Nicola Willis' plan to save 'billions' thanks to Budget cuts

Nicola Willis will deliver a pre-Budget speech this morning.

The offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep

Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.

Tory Whanau on stepping away from the Wellington Mayoral race

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau reflects on her time as Mayor after deciding not to seek a second term. Video / Marty Melville

Govt claims crime target success amid wave of violent incidents

The minister says 157,000 people were victims of violent crime in the year to February.

City to Sea bridge lobby group claim council's demolition decision flawed

The Wellington Civic Trust is challenging the council's demolition plan in the High Court.

Hawks back into top six in NBL

The Hawks have hit the halfway stage of the NBL with six wins and five losses.

New bus stop bays open in Tauranga

Six new bus stop bays opened today in Tauranga’s city centre.

Watch: Masked machete-wielding robber storms Lower Hutt dairy

A man has been arrested and charged over the incident on Saturday.

Family of missing Wellington boy 'really worried for his safety'

William Walmsley from Karori has not been seen since Saturday night.

Opinion: Big calls and notable omissions in World Cup squad race

Forty-nine players are competing for spots in the Black Ferns World Cup squad.

'Beautiful ride': Val Di Zoldo shines in Gr.2 Travis Stakes win

Val Di Zoldo won the Gr.2 Travis Stakes at Te Rapa, earning redemption.

Kiwi Beatles fan to part with menu signed by the fab four

Aucklander Chris Watson is parting with a menu he asked The Beatles to sign in 1964.

Tribesmen gang member released after shooting Killer Beez leader Josh Masters

Okusitino Tae was released from prison this week despite potential risk of gang conflict.

Recap: Hurricanes break Kiwi dry run in Australia

All the action as the Hurricanes take on the Brumbies in Canberra.

'A prison of my own trauma': Woman addresses life-shattering night she was raped by three men

Victim battles with “suffocating” PTSD and depression after sex attack.

'World's best and loveliest daughter': Tributes for young woman killed in Marton crash

My Marie Harder Clemensen died in a crash on SH1 in March, police confirmed.

Warriors' win over Knights serves as rugby league's farewell to Showgrounds

From next year, the Warriors will play at Te Kaha, with their visits extended until 2028.

'It's utterly insane': Kiwi comic Sam Wills on life in Las Vegas as Tape Face turns 20

'Those oven gloves are my Stairway to Heaven. I’ll never get rid of the damned things.'