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Tevaga’s tribute to late friend fuels his Mt Smart comeback
Jazz Tevaga on the passing of his former teammate and playing against the Warriors.

‘You just end up hating’: Homeowners fume over road crossing issues
Marlene Person said she watched a glass of water vibrating on the table.

‘Should I freeze eggs or embryos?’ Auckland woman shares first fertility appointment
There's a better chance of a baby with an embryo, 'but what if I meet Mr Right?'.

Christchurch homicide victim understood to be son of murdered gang member
Despite urgent treatment, the 39-year-old died at the scene.

Why there’s never been so much Canterbury on screen
More and more local productions are heading south. What's behind the boom?

Safe says greyhound racing has no future after dog’s death at Addington
The animal charity urges GRNZ to wind down races and rehome dogs before the 2026 ban.
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Giltrap shakes up EV market with keenly priced Geely, reveals wider plans
Price parity with petrol cars viewed as aiding EV revival - but ice models coming too.

Nicola Willis had ferry paper ready to take to Cabinet before the power shifted
It never made it to the table as scheduled due to 'ongoing discussions with ministers'.

The rise of the influencer – and how NZ tourism operators are trying to cash in
Two of our four major cities have spent tens of thousands on social media influencers.

‘Should I freeze eggs or embryos?’ Auckland woman shares first fertility appointment
There's a better chance of a baby with an embryo, 'but what if I meet Mr Right?'.

‘Frustrating’: The 15 Christchurch schools with unfinished projects in Govt rebuild delays
A total of 115 schools were slated for refurbishment after the 2010-2011 earthquakes.

'Hopefully I haven’t left it too late': I’m Hayley, I’m 33, and I want to freeze my eggs
Hayley Carville hopes by sharing her story others feel less alone.

New Zealand Olympic team sports new kit deal with Kathmandu
The deal will see Kiwi athletes wearing NZ apparel at future games.

‘Frustrating’: The 15 Christchurch schools with unfinished projects in Govt rebuild delays
A total of 115 schools were slated for refurbishment after the 2010-2011 earthquakes.

Huntsman spider finds new home in NZ
A breed of Huntsman spider appears to be establishing itself in Napier.

All Blacks centre linked with French move, Perpignan reportedly interested
The 27-year-old could be thrown a Top 14 career lifeline.

Mangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edge
Klink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

'Hopefully I haven’t left it too late': I’m Hayley, I’m 33, and I want to freeze my eggs
Hayley Carville hopes by sharing her story others feel less alone.

Property Insider: $7 billion Asia-Pacific fund hunts in NZ
Data centres, warehouses, offices, properties under mortgagee sale: asset classes named.

Chris Rattue: The main positive from Black Caps' final defeat
OPINION: New Zealand continues to win kudos around the cricket world.

Teen adopted ‘gangster ways’ in lead-up to fatal stabbing at Dunedin bus hub, court hears
A forensic psychiatrist said the teenager adopted the mannerisms as a form of protection.

Exclusive photos: Brad Pitt spotted filming in Queenstown
The Hollywood A-lister has kept a low profile since coming into NZ for his latest movie.

‘Never seen anything like it’: Ruapuna Speedway driver suffered burns in fiery crash
The driver is in serious but stable condition in Middlemore Hospital.

‘It’s a bit scary’: Homicide probe after man found at Christchurch flats
Despite urgent treatment, he died at the scene.

‘Miracle she’s alive’: Mum-of-two fighting for life after days trapped in car wreck
The solo mum is in an induced coma, 'fighting to come back' to her boys, says friend.

‘Thrilled’: How relaxed regime led to Willydoit’s Derby triumph
Willydoit won the $1.25m NZ Derby at Ellerslie with a decisive performance.

Public invited to see first Maungārongo apartments
A third of the 65 units have sold in this tough market. Invitations may mean more sales.