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![Editorial: Dream of a long tunnel well and truly alive for Wellington](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Editorial: Dream of a long tunnel well and truly alive for Wellington
The Transport Minister blasted 'phantom projects' while holding firm to one of his own.
![Zero waste hub diverts tonnes of material from landfill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Zero waste hub diverts tonnes of material from landfill
Twenty-two tonnes have been saved so far.
![Stunning black lip oyster carvings feature in new shop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Stunning black lip oyster carvings feature in new shop
The jewellery is by renowned carver Tokerau Jim.
![Stats NZ moves Auckland office to Queen St after safety concerns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
Stats NZ moves Auckland office to Queen St after safety concerns
'The feedback from staff about the new location has been overwhelmingly positive.'
![What $1.4 billion worth of cuts mean for the future of healthcare in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
What $1.4 billion worth of cuts mean for the future of healthcare in NZ
Health NZ's commissioner asked people to pray for him as he tackles the troubled system.
![New speed limit for Kāpiti Expressway announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=820)
New speed limit for Kāpiti Expressway announced
The speed limit go from 100km/h to 110km/h.
![Inside Sir Peter Jackson’s biggest land deal of the year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Inside Sir Peter Jackson’s biggest land deal of the year
Interests associated with the filmmaker have spent $105m on a large block of land.
![Hospital U-turns, toast to stay on the menu for mums after birth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Hospital U-turns, toast to stay on the menu for mums after birth
Health Minister says women can make their own choices and toast is an easy comfort food.
![Raumati wins top award for engaging with communities at LGNZ ceremony](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Raumati wins top award for engaging with communities at LGNZ ceremony
The Ōtaki, Waikanae, and Raumati community boards were all finalists.
!['Makes no sense': Health Minister queries hospital after toast taken off the menu for new mums](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Makes no sense': Health Minister queries hospital after toast taken off the menu for new mums
The minister wants the decision reconsidered saying toast is an 'easy comfort food'.
![Would you pay $8 for a cup of coffee?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Would you pay $8 for a cup of coffee?
Consumers should pay more for coffee, Flight Coffee company managing director argues.
![Police identify woman’s body in Wellington, say her death not suspicious](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Police identify woman’s body in Wellington, say her death not suspicious
A member of the public discovered the body near the Rona Bay wharf this morning.
![Nutritionally sub-optimal or cost cutting?: Hospital ditching toast for new mums](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Nutritionally sub-optimal or cost cutting?: Hospital ditching toast for new mums
Health NZ acknowledges some women may not have been offered food post-birth.
![Curator’s labour of love: 8000 photos sifted for Adkin’s lasting legacy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Curator’s labour of love: 8000 photos sifted for Adkin’s lasting legacy
"People always seem to love Adkin’s photographs."
!['She had all these dreams': At least three Kiwis a week dying from accidental overdoses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'She had all these dreams': At least three Kiwis a week dying from accidental overdoses
"Millions are spent preventing road deaths. The same is needed for drug overdoses"
Critically threatened bird gets regional council's support
The shy swamp bird has plenty of support for Bird of the Year 2024.
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![Mustang 7th-gen: how Ford is 'doubling down' on the V8 (it's partly thanks to EVs)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mustang 7th-gen: how Ford is 'doubling down' on the V8 (it's partly thanks to EVs)
Mustang chief engineer Laurie Transou explains how Ford can continue with a pure-petrol V8
![Fernando Alonso takes delivery of custom Aston Martin Valkyrie](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Fernando Alonso takes delivery of custom Aston Martin Valkyrie
Some company cars are better than others...
![Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for grabs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Michael Jordan’s Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 is up for grabs
The basketball legend’s ultra-rare Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 can be yours for a cool $1m.