The city with the lowest home ownership rates in NZ
Housing is relatively inexpensive compared with other cities but ownership rates are low.
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Smishing scam smashed in joint operation
More than 120 people were affected by the sophisticated scam.
'Pretty sore and knackered': Mike King describes first day of tour on Northland roads
'For 60% of young people, their number one concern is the climate'.
Coroner: Blood loss, drug reaction led to cancer patient's death
Waikato family shocked by coroner's findings; hospital acknowledges their loss.
Hearing you have cancer can be scary, but doesn’t mean your life’s over - Te Ururoa Flavell
The former MP will peddle for prostate at charity fundraiser.
Tatua to the fore again in FY24 dairy payout
Bulk products revenue down but specialised divisions post highest result yet.
Champion of the provinces fronts up to West Coasters
Shane Jones says Coasters should expect share of mining revenue.
Hawke’s Bay residents set to have say on public transport reforms amid ‘clear decline’
There are multiple reasons for a public transport drop-off; plans to reboot the system.
Census statistics: Figures show Hawke’s Bay becoming more multicultural
More than 30,000 Hawke's Bay residents were born overseas, new Census data shows.
Opinion: Hastings to stage 'phantom' racing on its premier day
Opinion: Decision has angered many and will have 'devastating impact' on local racing.
'Sorry': Much-loved family pet to be put down after repeat attacks on smaller dogs
'It snuck up behind us and started attacking my dog' - owner of injured Shih Tzu-cross.
'Emotions are still raw': Sons' surprise meeting with man who killed their father
'My appetite is not to keep him in the system,' says victim's son after guilty plea.
Kiwi tradie makes chilling Google search before suspected suicide overseas
Samuel Keast's grieving sister believes her brother's workplace was 'toxic'.
’Like a third-world country’: Struggling shops hit out over 'filthy and shabby' city centre
One business says it's been the ’worst winter in 17 years'.
Stock Takes: A2 Milk's next move, Sir John Key's US lawsuit moves forward
Plus, Thames Water has a credibility issue with its debt crisis.
Scared kids push to slash speed limit past Gisborne school after cars clocked at 106km/h
Lives at risk: Speedsters clocked driving 106km/h past rural school.
Watch: 'It was pretty special' - Northlanders' stunning close encounter with humpback whale
Whale and dolphin noises in Whangārei Harbour are being detected for greater knowledge.
Are you better off than your neighbours? Map reveals income by area
Kiwis can now find out which region has the highest median income.
'Hospital pass': Councils to pay for set up of new water entity
'If you’re going to instigate change then you really ought to be prepared to fund it.'
Firefighter reflects on 60 years of service
Rex Cotter joined the volunteer fire service at 18 and vividly recalls the first day.
Steamers eye sixth trophy at Auckland Grammar
The Bay of Plenty Steamers will take on the Auckland Gulls this weekend.
AI in schools and how cheating got fancy: Wyn Drabble
Opinion: Many school staff have found that AI detectors do not work effectively.
Super Rugby draw out, with two venues to be confirmed
Two Hurricanes home game venues for 2025 are yet to be confirmed.
South Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService
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‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home
'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService
‘I’ll stab you up:' Murder accused allegedly threatened flatmate a week earlier
Lance Hall allegedly stabbed father-of-two Jason McNae in the neck with some scissors.
'It starts with the land': Flood resilience priority for new catchment group
Community evening to share information and plan for stream catchment.
Magpies chase a repeat of last year's win in Wellington
The Magpies could end up No 2 with a home playoff next week.
Visitors for waka ama champs welcomed to Gisborne
Race one in the New Zealand waka ama long distance champs hits the water on Friday.
'Great opportunity': Mobile learning centre to help people access health records online
Easy access to health information helps whānau to make 'informed decisions'.
Cash registers taken in supermarket ram raid
A vehicle was used to gain entry to the supermarket.
Thames-Coromandel retains title of oldest average age
Thames-Coromandel the oldest population with high home ownership rate.
Series of quakes 'a good reminder that we live in the shaky isles'
About 120 quakes have been recorded nationwide in two days.