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Shane Te Pou: Who will fill David Parker’s big shoes for Labour?
OPINION: Labour needs new stars who have ideas for where the centre left needs to go.
Mehzebeen takes Hawke’s Bay Cup
Lily Sutherland's bold ride led Mehzebeen to victory at the Hawke’s Bay Cup.
'Cool experiences': How one organisation transforms young lives
The charity, formed in 2002, supports more than 500 people annually.
Winston Peters turns 80: Why the Deputy PM is unlikely to quit anytime soon
Peters' birthday is one of the major political moments of the week.
'Unjustified': Seymour's warning to students ahead of climate strike march
School Strike 4 Climate is set to march on Parliament demanding change.
Hart family business tips Hansells Masterton into receivership
Hansells Masterton is a contract manufacturer which also owns the Horley’s brand.
Mining business fined $27K as figures reveal worst immigration offenders
142 infringement notices issued under new Immigration Employment Infringement scheme.
'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.
New optimal coffee-making method according to science
Scientists have found how to make stronger coffee with the same amount of beans.
Baby Ru death: The 18mo unsolved case and 'critical evidence' police have
Today marks 18 months since Baby Ru's death from blunt trauma.
Watch: Luxon plans free-trade talks blitz as Trump changes tune on tariffs
Luxon will call other world leaders today in a bid to save the trading system.
Watch: Wellington bus caught driving into oncoming traffic
As the bus neared a queue of traffic, it crossed the centre line into the path of a car.
Lower interest rates to do heavy lifting reviving the economy - Jenée Tibshraeny
Monetary policy is poised to do much of the heavy lifting spurring economic growth.
The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry won't run again
Barry says he’s been thinking about it for a year and has ruled out a run for Parliament.
Drink driver's wife spent three months in hospital after 'devastating' crash
Everton Augustine's passengers suffered multiple severe injuries in the crash.
Hours from death: Apple Watch saves Hawke's Bay woman's life
A head start in race against blood cancer.
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.
Family's emotional courtroom farewell to man jailed for violating young girl
The man was granted permanent name suppression for the sake of his children.
Homicide: 23-year-old charged with murder of Wellington man Simon Bird
Police say they are not disclosing the relationship between Bird and the man.
Uni student, 23, busy building a multi-million-dollar property empire
He already has 14 townhouses under his belt and has dozens more in the pipeline.
Trump chaos in NZ - great for mortgage rates, bad for job security
Lower interest rates on the cards, but so too is rising unemployment.
Car news and advice
Car theft prevention: old-school devices might be better than high-tech after all
After all, a traditional mechanical steering-wheel lock can't be defeated by a computer.
Ford's toughest truck: meet the Ranger Super Duty
Ford has unveiled its toughest Ranger yet, complete with massive towing capabilities.
Is this the SUV/ute hybrid we didn't know we needed?
The Deepal E07 Multitruck is a unique blend of SUV and light-duty ute. But will we get it?
More Wellington news
Winter arrives early as thick snow falls in the South
The first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.
Government to close under-fire $400m climate fund
The fund was caught up in the collapse of SolarZero.