Merlin eyes $100k Taylor Mile after $1m race boost
Trainer Scott Phelan believes last week's race improved Merlin's fitness.
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Editorial: An inconvenient truth for those on the moral EV mound
OPINION: We can be one of a handful of countries to reap the benefits of EVs.
'Cool experiences': How one organisation transforms young lives
The charity, formed in 2002, supports more than 500 people annually.
Police focus on grey Honda Civic in Hamilton arson investigation
Police are also seeking video or CCTV footage taken before emergency services arrived.
'Unacceptable': Police crack down on reckless dirt bike riding
Three stolen dirt bikes were recovered in Matamata after a police warrant.
'A shortage of props': NZ Rugby seeks athletes for new Black Ferns pathway
Next Ferns seeks women aged 16-25 for four regional combines in May.
Down the drain: Ripped out water meters almost cost town drinking supply
Police are investigating and would like to hear from anyone with information.
The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.
Society Insider: Beaver’s marriage split; Mowbray’s family cancer journey; Downes models at 60
Plus, Three’s Jenna Lynch pregnant with baby number two.
Market Close: Why interest rate cuts couldn't boost NZ sharemarket
The NZX slides despite some rate relief.
The injured stars set to return in round nine of Super Rugby
All the ins and outs ahead of the ninth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Crash victim dies from injuries: Police seek witnesses
The crash happened just before 7.20pm on Friday, March 28.
Nervous for survival: Māori ward councillors prepare for critical elections
Forty-two councils will hold a poll for Māori wards in 2025 elections.
Who's the best apprentice? Builders hammer away for top spot
Up to 22 regional winners will compete in the national final in Hamilton in June.
Resealing on Waikato Expressway at Cambridge requires 24-hour lane closure
Motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes at peak travel times.
Identical twin sisters marry twin brothers in unique double wedding
Identical twins found love and married in a one-of-a-kind double ceremony.
‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boost
He manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.
First-time entrants win Waikato dairy award
They manage a 262ha, 1090-cow farm as equity partners and contract milkers.
NZ is ‘losing the fight’ against organised crime; new report urges bold changes
Report by experts says information-sharing between government agencies is 'deficient'.
‘Campaign of abuse’: YouTuber wins $150k defamation case after being called a Chinese spy
Zhen Chen carried out a nine-month campaign of defamation and bullying against Wanli Zhu.
'Your last chance:' Judge warns man caught filming woman in Salvation Army changing room
The 38-year-old has a penchant for committing indecent acts.
Horse bought for $100 becomes star, nets over A$230k in career
Ross McCarroll bought the filly for $100 at Karaka in 2007.
‘You owe money’: Ex-inmate robbed at gunpoint by former prison buddies
The victim had no idea why he was being robbed or attacked.
Editorial: NZ’s lack of e-waste policy needs urgent attention
OPINION: About 71% of Auckland’s kerbside bins contained e-waste in a recent audit.
‘Blatant discrimination’: Six-year-old with Down syndrome faces deportation
Six-year-old Luandre is the only one in the family of four that's been denied a visa.
Vehicle hits gas main in Morrinsville, road reopened
The road was closed between Anderson and Thames streets but has reopened.
Woolworths supermarkets around NZ affected by electronic pricing glitch
Shoppers were confronted by notices on doors saying stores were closed.
On The Up: Perspective, confidence and balance - top Kiwis share the secrets to their success
On The Up: How four inspirational New Zealanders keep focused on their goals.
‘I didn’t deserve it’: Cancer victim’s words from grave after violent patu attack
'This is not how I wanted to spend my last six months alive,' the victim wrote.
‘Fresh energy’: Māori Queen inspires youth at poukai
It was the first poukai for Nga wai hono i te po since her father's passing in 2024.
Barack Obama’s ‘deep deficit’ with wife Michelle
Obama claims he was in a 'deep deficit' with his wife after leaving the White House.
Editorial: We are losing the battle to protect our kids from online harms
OPINION: The pervasive nature of the internet has changed where our kids are safe.
Courier driver kidnapped by armed gang member, ordered to strip as parcels stolen
While the NZ Post driver was not injured, he was left 'scared for his life'.
Contractor left carrying can in Auckland Zoo loo design debate
Construction of accessible bathroom at Auckland Zoo triggers year-long standoff.