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NZ among the most expensive places to rent in the world

Solo mum says rent has been as much as half her income. Data shows she's not alone.

Review will consider scrapping controversial New Building Standard ratings

Differing opinions between engineers can make or break a building's earthquake-risk status

'May not know what they hit': Police appeal to driver after pedestrian hit

The person was on the road at the time, police said.

No more freebies to complete Census; Govt considering harsher fines

The Statistics Minister said the incentives would be 'very unlikely' in the next Census.

Man accused of child rape won't be retried after convictions quashed

The complainant told police she did not want to pursue a second trial.

Foodstuffs faces High Court action over blocking rival supermarkets opening

Consumers the losers with land covenants, watchdog says.

One dead in single-vehicle crash

The driver was the sole occupant of the car and died at the scene.

Weak, cracked and rusted: Maintenance costs for ageing Cook Strait ferries double

'Prohibitive' annual maintenance costs could reach $65 million by next year.

No let-up: Napier City Rovers look to keep winning ways going after dramatic Chatham Cup triumph

Courage on show in a crucial Chatham Cup win – now a key Central League clash awaits.

Sleep pods, table tennis, roof-top BBQ... A look through BNZ's new Wellington office

The new building on an old gas station site has helped revitalise downtown Wellington.

Severe thunderstorm warnings issued, heavy rain drenching Auckland, surface flooding

MetService says severe thunderstorms are possible in multiple regions overnight.

'Left us with nothing': More parents come forward after Nasa space camp firm's collapse

One family said they already paid $13,000 before receiving the cancellation email.

Blues v Chiefs: The surprising player who gets the best from Blues’ forward power

Vern Cotter brought renewed drive to the forward pack.

Triumph and tragedy: Meet the footy fan who takes his mum’s ashes to the game

Mega-fan won't work on match day; a day dedicated to his mum and favourite football team.

'Devastated': NZ families lose thousands after space school tour company fails

Some parents had already paid as much as $12,000 before the closure was announced.

These are the Matariki events you don't want to miss this year

The magic of the night sky has aligned once more.

Steve Braunias: On couples in restaurants

A ballad for couples at their favourite restaurant.

Editorial: Hurricanes v Chiefs kicks off at right time thanks to wrong schedule

OPINION: Rugby is making way for league in the preferred TV slot today.