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Are you paying too much for parking?

Research shows parking costs in urban areas differ greatly across the country.

New All Blacks squad: The four rookies who could get call-up

As many as four rookies could force their way into Scott Robertson's All Blacks squad.

Survivor of triple-fatal crash on learning to walk with a prosthetic leg

He lost an arm and a leg in a crash that killed three friends.

'I don't believe it': Sleeping store owner woken by late-night call on $15m Lotto win

Find out where the winning tickets were sold and last night's numbers.

Police seek man after 'deeply concerning' attack on popular Porirua trail

The woman was shaken by the incident.

Exclusive: Claims NZR tried to discourage Ardie Savea joining Moana Pasifika

Investigation reveals financial hurdles and resistance the star overcame to lead Moana.

'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwi

Developments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?

50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's business

Ross and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.

'Living expressions': Pou returned to Hastings Civic Square after restoration

The 19 pou have stood as cultural markers in the heart of the city.

Kiwi PhD students heading to US for world-leading space scholarships

Three Victoria University of Wellington students are off to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California this week where experts work on NASA missions. Video / NZ Herald

Auckland cafe to close after 70 years following rates dispute settlement

Rupa's Cafe has fought off Covid-19 restrictions and an unpaid rates bill nearing $1m.

Thirty-one players win $12k each in Lotto's Second Division draw

The $25 million Powerball prize was not struck and will now roll over to $30 million.

'I will kill you all': Woman carried child while shoplifting, threatened to stab staff

The 24-year-old shoplifted 19 times last year, stealing more than $12,000 in goods.

Peter Jackson seeks consent to create museum in Shelly Bay

Billionaire filmmaker plans to 'enhance the amenity' of the long-contested seaside land.

Controversial Kiwi start-up, once worth $38m, folds in New York

It says it's collateral damage in the city's war on Airbnb and will try again elsewhere.

‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules

Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.

Huinga dairy farmer celebrated at national sustainability awards

Brendan Attrill was named the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming.

Rich-lister philanthropist backs Wellington mayoral hopeful Ray Chung

The wealthy donor believes the capital is in 'serious decline'.