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The rise of eco-terrorism: How far would you go to save the planet?
A new Kiwi novel asks if taking direct action is more ethical than doing nothing at all.

Records under threat after scores tumble at NZ Open
Korean Guntaek Koh barbecued the Remarkables course to finish with a 10-under par round.

'We want it more': Hendry in contention to break Kiwi drought at NZ Open
The 2017 champion sits tied for fourth at 10-under heading into the weekend.

‘Phenomenal’: Te Matatini hailed by First Nations visitors
Thirty First Nations people from Canada joined the festival in New Plymouth.

Geary and Hendry carry early Kiwi hopes at NZ Open
The local duo sit four strokes off the lead held by Australian Harrison Crowe.

Person who fled checkpoint into Lake Wānaka rescued by police in boat then arrested
Police used a member of the public's boat during the rescue.

Society Insider: Sir John Key’s new $6m chopper; NZ’s tallest hotel penthouse for sale at $16m
Plus, Jordan Rondel after selling mega-successful boxed baking kit business, The Caker.

'Exposed and difficult terrain': Female tramper dies in fall at Mt Aspiring National Park
Her death has been referred to the coroner.

How an engagement and a fierce rivalry set the stage at NZ Open
Lucas Herbert got engaged in Queenstown overlooking Lake Wakatipu.

Four people injured after jet boat incident in Skippers Canyon, Queenstown
Emergency services were called to the scene about 5pm.

US billionaire Peter Thiel winds down NZ business interests
His only remaining ties to NZ are a passport, a Booktrack stake, and a Wānaka landbank.

Apocalypse now: Doomsday bunker secretly installed in NZ
Underground shelter clients sought the ‘beauty, isolation, security’ of NZ.

‘She trusted me’: Jude Dobson on ghostwriting a bestselling spy memoir
Dobson has told Pippa Latour’s incredible memoir as a wartime spy in The Last Secret Agent

New boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boaties
Freedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.

‘Can we afford this?’: Patients shocked by $1000 after-hours medical fees
Fees as high as $1000 have been quoted for after-hours appointments.

Ayrburn owner Winton Land suffers profit drop
Luxury developer says downturn has been more severe and prolonged than expected.

They’re back! MTB Nationals return to Rotorua – all you need to know
The downhill competition will run for the final time over the famed Taniwha Trail.

SkyCity group profit down 73%
Casino, entertainment and hotel giant explains how market treated it.

Society Insider: How Sally Ridge’s 21yo son struck supermarket mega-deal; billionaire Jillian Friedlander on beating cancer
Plus, Queenstown's new luxury car show, and the $8 million Ferrari set to be on show.

Brad Pitt arrives in Auckland to film action thriller in NZ
The 61-year-old is set to spend up to seven weeks shooting Heart of the Beast.

'Absolutely devastated': Queenstown burger joint fires employee after racial slur receipt
Staff members would also undergo cultural sensitivity training.