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Wairarapa farmer’s DIY lake brings ‘peace of mind’

Man-made lake provides water storage for farm and a recreational asset for the community.

First XV rugby: How Kiwi schools rate in world rankings

OPINION: Bay boys show they have the resolve to build on recent successes.

Meteorologists say wild weather's over for rest of school holidays

This week is now free of severe weather warnings as Cyclone Tam weakens and moves on.

The biggest mistake Kiwis make when booking a South Pacific holiday

Trip Notes this week dives into tips and tricks for a Pacific holiday.

'We'd love to': Costco hints at expansion beyond Auckland

Costco is considering its options for expansion.

Health NZ paid for Margie Apa to do governance course as she was leaving the role

The Health NZ Te Whatu Ora chief executive announced her resignation in February.

Hansells director on what drove his company into receivership

Hansells has entered receivership after failing to meet a $1 million loan repayment.

Drop in success rate, higher attrition: Police flag challenges to hit 500 new cops target

Police have flagged challenges meeting the target of 500 new cops within two years.

'They'll just get away with it': No charges laid five months after digger smashes up café

Building owner says everyone in the community believes they know who the digger driver is.

'Vacuum of information': City leader demands answers after warnings issued hour into thunderstorms

Houses and streets were swamped by 110mm of rain that fell from midnight.

Steven Joyce: NZ must rethink funding for hospital infrastructure

OPINION: Private investors should be invited to build more of our health facilities.

Why Eden Park remains unlikely venue should Auckland FC host A-League grand final

Auckland FC remain favourites for the Premiers Plate with three rounds to play.

'Left without answers': How new interactive missing persons map could be ‘game-changer’

The map records last known locations, aiding searches for human remains.

RNZ Ballet's The Firebird makes a triumphant return

Principal dancer Ana Gallardo Lobaina says The Firebird is relevant in a 'scary' world.

'I'm just trying to live my life': Disabled students fight mistreatment on public transport

The students described multiple incidents that make it hard for them to travel to class.

An Easter message from Auckland's church leaders

Easter highlights themes of sacrifice, forgiveness and hope through Jesus' resilience.

Thomas Coughlan: How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew Little

OPINION: In 2022, Labour quietly backed Tory Whanau. Now they want her gone.

On The Up: Whangārei teen wins prestigious $750k scholarship to elite US uni

Morris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.