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'Take a haircut': Kāinga Ora could lose millions on Wellington site bought at peak

The agency bought the land in 2022 for $4.1m. It's now valued at $1.38m.

How Middle East conflict disrupted Kiwi dad’s journey to Fern's new German football club

Peter Hahn expects to wait over five hours in Doha airport's kilometre-long queue.

'Significant amount of blood:' Paramedics recount grisly scene in Wellington murder trial

Julia DeLuney is accused of killing her 79-year-old mother Helen Gregory in 2024.

Audrey Young: Rating David Seymour as Acting Prime Minister

OPINION: David Seymour had two reasons to celebrate today.

$13b risk prompts Govt to back controversial bank law change

Banks are to benefit from the controversial decision.

'Good down here': Neighbours shocked after human remains found in front yard

Police have launched an investigation after the shock discovery on Sunday.

AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag

New Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.

How Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmers

Brent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.

Wellington homeowner uncovers human remains in their garden

Police have launched an investigation after a Wellington homeowner uncovered human remains in their garden. Video / Ethan Manera

Wellingtonians now pay far than most Kiwis for insurance

The capital is facing heftier price rises on already higher insurance premiums.

Treasury 'got it wrong' predicting KiwiRail to fall short of financial target, Winston Peters says

'Treasury were cautious given the economic conditions, but the company delivered.'

$2.3 million cost of Wellington CBD toilets raise eyebrows

The new public toilet features rainbow lighting and a ribbed timber facade. Video / Ethan Manera

'Over the moon': Taplin's first win with father watching

Jack Taplin rode his first winner aboard Pacifico at Tauranga on Saturday.

'Peculiar way': Murder victim had $50,000 cash hidden in her freezer

Julia DeLuney is on trial for allegedly killing her mother, Helen Gregory, 79, in 2024.

'Enormous harm': Police bust major drug syndicate in Wellington

Police seized 23kg of meth and more than 1000 MDMA pills in Wellington.

Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest

Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.

Wellington woman denies murder of elderly mum

Julia DeLuney is on trial in the High Court at Wellington for the murder of her 79-year-old mother Helen Gregory in her Khandallah home. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ First drafting bill to require only one Ngāpuhi settlement

Bill comes amid Govt refusing to agree to settlements that dispute Crown sovereignty.