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How a teen warehouse job led to a $73m supermarket opening

He started as a picker in a distribution centre, now he's buying a $14m supermarket.

‘Someone got their licence from the Weet-Bix box’: The year’s viral video hits

From spectacular driver fails to fireworks shenanigans, six wild moments caught on camera.

Mega property deals: The 11 biggest commercial sales of the year

Who's still got money to buy $1.8b of properties in 2025? An exclusive list answers that.

Editorial: Dangerous drivers have no place on our roads

OPINION: Many aggressive motorists prowl the country's roads.

How do our public servants vote? New poll reveals political party preferences

Those working for government departments tend to be more left-leaning than other workers.

One seriously injured in SH2 crash near Upper Hutt, major delays expected

Emergency services were called to the crash about 6.35pm.

Minimalist, meek homes among national NZIA prize-winners

It doesn't have to be flashy to win. Ingenuity and beauty in style caught judges' eyes.

He was so confident in mayoral bid he reserved a $90k Rolex. Here's how it went so wrong

OPINION: Once a front-runner, Ray Chung's campaign style and scandal sank his mayoral bid.

New Year’s Eve forecast: Where to find the best weather around the country

Northern hotspots may see skies clear again late on New Year’s Eve.

Wellington and Lower Hutt beaches off-limits after wastewater discharges

All swim sites in the areas have been flagged by officials as unsafe to use.

Double jolt: Aftershock rattles lower North Island after strong early-morning quake

The earlier 4.7 quake at 7.16am was felt from Wellington to Whanganui.

Thunderstorms sweep country as MetService warns of flash flooding and hail

Predicted downpours pose a threat of flash flooding in some areas.

Boxing Day traffic snarls motorways as shoppers head to malls

Motorway exits near Sylvia Park are currently 'very congested'.

Clever leftovers: Northland chefs turn Christmas feasts into next-day treats

Top Northland chefs share easy leftover recipes to cut stress and rubbish.

Major new highway needs years of repairs costing $32 million-plus

NZTA will start drainage and resurfacing work on Transmission Gully this summer.

'That wasn’t nice': Strong magnitude 4.7 quake jolts lower North Island

GeoNet recorded the quake hitting near Pongaroa at 7.16am.