Market close: Contact-Manawa deal boosts NZ sharemarket
New Zealand shares ended strongly after better jobs data and on takeover news.
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Former top cop John Dewar revealed as businessman convicted of theft, deception charges
John Dewar was jailed in 2007 for covering up Louise Nicholas' rape allegations.
'Brutal murders': Decision to release Mark Lundy wasn't easy - Parole Board
Lundy’s parole includes 19 conditions, such as a ban from entering Manawatū.
Super Rugby teams: All Blacks return for top-of-table clash
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 13th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Watch: Jetskier's harbour hoon 'unacceptable'
Speeding in the harbour puts everyone at risk, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says.
'Real grumpy': Ex-mayor's clash with inspectors over duck shoot
Inspectors halted the shoot just before 8.30am, and Peter Butler wasn't happy.
'Slap in the face': Northland leaders condemn pay equity changes
Leaders say the Govt move is 'a step backwards' and will have a 'huge impact' on workers.
'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.
Itsy bitsy ... New jumping spider species with 'puny' genitalia discovered
It lives under rimu bark, a behaviour not seen in other jumping spiders.
The Country: Fonterra’s Matt Bolger on an impressive GDT result
Christopher Luxon, Matt Bolger, Kate Acland, Wayne McNee, and Jen Corkran.
'Removed that barrier': Change for overseas visitors announced
It aligns New Zealand rules with Australia's translation requirements for visitors.
Taupō family of six complete 3048km Te Araroa trail in 218 days
Kids as young as six finished the trail with the whole family.
'Exceptional': March a record month for NZ red meat exports
'We saw some increase in volumes, year on year, but a much larger increase in value.'
Former Northland nurse celebrates 100th with thanks from Health NZ
Eileen Davidson was just a teenager when she started nurse training at Whangārei Hospital.
On The Up: 11yo Taradale runner may have broken 5km world record
Jack Coombe would have been happy to beat his PB, before his time sent everyone googling.
Watch: 'He was over it': Maccas worker tells customers to halve their order and ‘ration it’
They wanted two dinner boxes. The worker had other ideas.
Rotorua drivers hit with month's parking fees in one day
The council has apologised for any 'short-term inconvenience' the issue caused.
Oldest living All Black Bill McCaw dies
Bill McCaw played five tests and 27 games for the All Blacks.
Court awards penthouse's new owners $928k in leaky building case
A couple bought the penthouse for $1.495m in May 2019 and discovered leaks soon after.
Police looking for missing 14-year-old in Hamilton
Wally, 14, has been missing since Tuesday, and his family and police are concerned.
Solar panels slash farmer's power bills
Malcolm Jones' milking shed is entirely solar-powered, comprising 380 panels.
'Incredibly fortunate': No injuries after car flies into house at high speed
Whangārei District Council said it has applied for funding to cover safety improvements.
‘More to come’: Testing start to 2025 as Napier City Rovers chase National League dream
Napier City Rovers aim for consistent wins to secure a top-four finish.
Police name man who died in Bay of Plenty crash
The crash happened on January 23 at Coastlands.
'Major' gas leak contained, schools out of lockdown
The 'major' gas line rupture happened at a construction site.
From at-risk youth to entrepreneurs: Duo's cafe success story
Hiku and Taratoa started Ringside Cafe seven weeks ago in Tauranga.
Power play: Contact Energy given clearance to acquire Manawa Energy
Contact issued a $1.86 billion scheme to take over Manawa in September 2024.
Strong dairy demand, fierce bidding push up GDT prices
Whole milk powder is up 4.6%, the highest since April 2022.
Council shields identity of chosen 40 citizens
Members are being paid $500 each to provide a recommendation to the council.
'Blindsided': No more visiting the Viking building for information about Dannevirke
Tararua council's mission to 'save money' upsets locals, spurs petition for answers.
'Confronting': Contract milkers' survey reveals financial, mental health issues
Sharefarming Consultants, which took the survey, said the results were “disappointing".
'Anybody can make a difference': Amputee to walk 42km in a day
Tyler Cashmore will walk 42km in one day – and he isn't letting having one leg stop him.
'Important part of the Northland culture': Diver's legal fight against scallop ban
Michael Badham claims Whangārei Harbour can support sustainable harvesting.
Milked dry: Northland dairy goat farmers' 'beautiful dream' sours in bank battle
BNZ is pushing for a sale, potentially leaving them with no home for retirement.