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The big prize wasn't struck on Wednesday and is up for grabs this weekend.
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The full programme for this year’s festivities has been released.
High Court rejects name suppression for rapist
Man's name will be kept secret until the end of June to allow him to appeal the decision.
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Napier City Rovers embrace the challenge of taking on the national champs on the road.
Engine parts for mega ferries already built and tested when contract cancelled
Three other people joined KiwiRail chief executive Peter Reidy on a trip to South Korea.
Union files legal action against Ministry of Education over job cuts
A total of 755 roles are proposed to be slashed.
'Hitler was right': MPI investigating 'abhorrent' posts from staff member's account
The employee says his Instagram account was hacked and he did not make the comments.
Magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Wellington felt across central NZ
More than 16,000 people reported feeling the earthquake 10 minutes later.
Tram museum medal recipient praises colleagues
Henry Brittain is a key person at the Wellington Tramway Museum.
Kiss goodbye to the gym: How to stay fit while commuting to work
Kiwis who cycle or run to work to keep fit say the positives far outweigh the negatives.
Lotto Powerball not struck, rolls over to $43m
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High school rugby coaches stood down after ref, players abused
Coach's foul-mouthed tirades spoiled teens' ‘great game’ - witness
'Like the Hunger Games': Public servants speak out about reality of Govt cuts
'It’s quite scary, there’s no real knowing where exactly the cuts are going to fall.'
Jobs, celebrities, opportunities, money: What new Lord of the Rings films mean for Wellington
Films expected to create myriad jobs, opportunities for graduates and boost the economy.
Bird strike delays Air New Zealand flight
Passengers had to disembark and the plane was returned to the gate for inspection.
Precious photos stolen after dead man's home 'ransacked'
Even a baby photo was taken off the fridge.
'Champagne and advice': What Lotto offers instant millionaire winners
Winners Room and Champagne on ice are reserved for the luckiest Lotto punters.
Wellington City Council votes to sell its airport shares
The decision is a significant win for Mayor Tory Whanau.
Budget's impact on public servants revealed, ministries cut spending by millions
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said stopping 'wasteful spending' was a priority.
'Ambulance at bottom of the cliff': $600k for emergency towing but no new ferries
Treasury says exiting the contract to build the cancelled mega ferries is a fiscal risk.
'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024
'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'
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Budget build-up: Cookies over sausage rolls - Luxon and Willis say they're 'ready to deliver'
Today, the Government puts its money where its mouth is.
Search and rescue operation under way in Lower Hutt
He was last seen about 5.30pm yesterday.
Oranga Tamariki spends more than $800k on contractors, consultants on plan to axe 447 jobs
Minister for Children Karen Chhour is defending the spend-up.
'You do it': Witnesses argue over performing CPR on murder victim
The dispatcher tried for several minutes to get people at the scene to start CPR on him.
‘Transformative shift:’ 20 per cent of New Zealanders of Māori descent
'We will see Māori become a dominant part of the future workforce of Aotearoa.'
Revealed: The part of NZ which is growing fastest as Census data released
Stats NZ has released the first round of data.
No second chances as hunt for Chatham Cup glory begins
League hopes are on hold for a week as Napier City Rovers eye a Chatham Cup knockout.
'Go upstairs': Murder trial witnesses describe emotionless scene
First responders initially couldn't see the wound that caused so much blood loss.
Public sector cuts: ‘No reprieve’ for staff as ministries signal 3-5 yrs of fiscal restraint
Some agencies expect years of fiscal restraint.
'Suffocated': Wellington businesses consider legal action against council
They say long-term construction work in Civic Square is driving customers away.
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders back calls for strike action around NZ due to 'oppressive' Government
A nationwide protest is planned for Thursday, Budget Day.
Human Rights Commission offers voluntary redundancies
There are four commissioners and about 80 staff at the independent Crown entity.
Waikato schools not afraid of greatness at Shakespeare Festival
Hamilton Boys'and Girls' High and Taupō-nui-a-tia representing Waikato in Wellington.