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Which trades have to come back and fix things the most on new NZ homes?
New data on the building sector covers tradie callbacks, land prices, consents, and more.

'Fastest-growing route': Jet service returns to Hamilton after 25 years
The 171-seat Airbus A320 will operate alongside ATR 72 flights.

Inside the drop in violent crime: A return to crime patterns ... under Labour?
The current trend in falling violent crime is consistent with the trend from 2018-2022.

Man’s death at Governors Bay appears 'accidental', police say
Emergency services were called to the address about 5.15pm yesterday.

'Not weak to ask for help': All Black shares mental health journey
All Blacks prop is sharing his anxiety struggles to help others.

Legendary 90s hip-hop group to reunite for one-off NZ concert
Veteran rappers Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are poised to take over Spark Arena later this year.

Top chef urges shift to cheaper filter coffee as prices rise
Filter coffee demand rises; orders doubled in six months, major supplier says.

From prison to gospel rap: Napier influencer Gzilla turns pain into purpose
'Nobody’s too far gone ... If God can save me, he can save anyone.'

'Significant worry': New data reveals NZ's busiest EDs as winter nears
Christchurch's ED sees more than 400 patients daily, topping national figures.

Nelson flooding: Workers use cars to block street from ‘idiot’ drivers creating waves
Nelson is bearing the brunt of heavy rain.

'A real boost': Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch celebrating summer of success
One city saw a visitor spend of more than $30 million over the 2024-25 summer.

NZ's top comedians named: Meet the winners of prestigious Fred and Billy T awards
Three women were nominated for the Fred Award, a historic first.

Woman charged with dangerous driving after crash injured two, including child
The woman is due in court this week.

All-Kiwi Super Rugby final looms - Phil Gifford
It would be extraordinary if the final of Super Rugby Pasifika wasn’t played in Hamilton.

Heavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New Zealand
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.

Patients ‘suffering’ after 1500 treated in corridors over 36 days at an Auckland ED
Staff report a significant risk to patients' health – and even their lives.

Aerospace entrepreneur to make history as first New Zealander in space
Mark Rocket's passion for space led him to change his surname 25 years ago.

Five players win almost $50k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?
A Porirua winner has claimed a $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize.

Power shift: How Meridian's $186m battery will influence energy market
Meridian's Ruakākā Bess is NZ's first large-scale grid battery storage system.

Nelson and McDougal shine with double victory at Te Rapa
Taika secured a win in the Jones Trucking Hurdle, marking his fourth hurdle victory.

'A beautiful thing': 60 years of the Aotearoa Music Awards and why they remain vital
NZ music stars and industry experts reflect on 60 years of the AMAs.