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Exciting mini-putt project gathers pace

Site chosen for the mini-putt course.

'Historic shift for NZ': First regional deal will be finalised by next year

'We will only finalise deals with regions that are focused on the basics' - Simeon Brown.

Councillor not sure 'lavish' bus shelters with living roofs would be approved today, minister calls the shelters 'crazy'

A Paraparaumu Community Board member called it 'gold plated'.

Ultimate test of character awaits Napier City Rovers in National League hunt

Return to winning ways a must as Napier City Rovers hunt National League football place.

Huge water leak delivers perfect backdrop for PM's sharp warning to councils

Tory Whanau has accused Christopher Luxon of punching down in his speech to mayors.

Violent rapist claims failure to get his meds at trial caused miscarriage of justice

Court finds Corrections staff weren't responsible for accused's 'train wreck' testimony.

Christopher Luxon's speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon delivers his speech to the LGNZ conference in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell

Nicola Willis shares experiences of gendered online abuse

Finance Minister Nicola Willis speaks after an event for women in local politics in Wellington. Video / Laura Smith

Residents told to store water after main bursts in Wellington

Wellington Water says there is some uncertainty as to whether repairs will be successful.

Opinion: The colossal cost of ferries with no rail capacity

OPINION: Internationally, the price to build a ship has increased by 53% since 2019.

'Poor evidence': Health NZ reviewing diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Kiwis, many of whom are young women, are paying more than $100,000 for overseas surgery.

Polar blast to bring more snow, hail, heavy rain and strong winds across the motu

MetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.

Down the drain: Millions spent to fix faulty hospital pipes

Almost $70m has been spent fixing hole-riddled pipes at Wellington Regional Hospital.

New human rights boss stands by pro-Israel comments, 'transphobia’ accusations

Stephen Rainbow has also faced accusations of being transphobic.

Rain, snow and wind to blast the country

Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.

Undercover cop spends $60,000 in meth deals over six weeks

The King Cobra gang member offered or exchanged 182g of the drug to the officer.

KiwiRail chair's thinly veiled barb at Willis and why trust was a problem

Treasury has released more documents about Interislander's mega-ferry fallout.

Court rules iwi was wrong to assert minister has to consult on proposed MACA legislation

Judge rules: "Minister is entitled to consult as much, or as little, as he wishes".