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Auckland Transport ‘upset’ after person struck by bus, rushed to hospital
A section of Church St was briefly closed while emergency services responded.
Labour MP calls for David Seymour’s sacking over school lunch programme
Associate Education Minister claims the revamped scheme will save $170 million overall.
Police car rammed, attempted carjacking - offenders flee at high speed across Auckland
A pair fled at high speed from Greenlane to Manurewa, got arrested after fleeing on foot.
$30 greyhounds bet nets Auckland punter $776k windfall
Chef’s Mate had the longest odds, paying $13 in Race 8.
‘Cost-saving’ lunch scheme under fire: Principals urge acting PM to return to old system
Principals list issues like small portions, late deliveries, and burned and unsealed food.
Are private schools better than public schools in New Zealand?
The judge ruled in favour of St Cuthbert’s, citing its support for learning disabilities.
Health tech software firm collapsed owing around $1m
Director says pandemic, loss of biggest client triggered collapse.
Watch: On board with 300 Warriors fans flying to Las Vegas
Shaun Johnson helped serve dinner on the flight, surprising fans.
Downtown Auckland brawl leaves man seriously injured, police investigating
CCTV footage is being reviewed to identify those involved.
‘It’s awful’: Auckland schools cut back on uneaten free lunches
Two Auckland schools cut lunch orders due to students not eating them.
‘A huge moment’: Te Matatini’s cultural impact on Taranaki
More than 70,000 visitors are expected in New Plymouth during Te Matatini.
'Quite remarkable': Aussie giants join NZ's $9m Champions Day
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Consumer NZ, retirement residents vs Metlifecare over repairs, maintenance
Consumer NZ, Retirement Village Residents Association complain about repairs, maintenance.
How new citizens' arrest laws could impact NZ retailers
Labour criticises $3.6 million spent on retail crime advisory group.
Wife killer reveals why he abandoned 3yo daughter 'Pumpkin' overseas
Nai Yin Xue's daughter was dubbed 'Pumpkin' after being found in Pumpkin Patch clothing.
‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashion
Kiwis like Sir Sam Neill and Liz Mitchell are backing wool in a fight against synthetics.
Auckland councillors start revealing re-election plans - but others stay tight-lipped
Many councillors are still weighing their options on whether they'll run.
Opinion: Pay it forward: A smarter way to fund Auckland’s future
OPINION: Auckland is billions of dollars behind in its infrastructure spending.
‘I will run again’: Devoted family man loses leg to car in horrific crash
An Auckland man had no time to respond before crash near his home.
Bayswater Marina wants 156-boat drystack plans non-notified
Auckland Council is yet to decide if plans for the new building should be notified.
MP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith Mill
The mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.
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.
Simon Wilson: Mayor fought for street upgrade but now wants to stop it. What’s going on?
OPINION: Why is Wayne Brown ranting against a cycleway in the city?
Why Te Matatini 2025 is drawing record crowds
All tickets for the 2025 Te Matatini finals day are sold out.
‘Hugely traumatising’: Nurse stole $59k from vulnerable rest home volunteer
Tracy Peterson said she was 'deeply remorseful' but disagreed the man did not know.
‘Keep moving forward’: No regrets from RTS over failed Warriors centre stint
The 31-year-old has gone back to the future on the eve of the new season.
Jury rejects self-defence claim after ‘execution-style’ Queen St shooting, gunman guilty of murder
The defence said he had been subject to a brutal group attack prior to firing.
'Moto mad little boy': Young motocross rider dies after head injury during race
A family member described him as 'a special little guy to our family'.
Watch: ‘Not necessarily a headlock’ – Goldsmith details new citizens' arrest powers
The announcement comes amid a rise in retail crime.
$100m Highland Park Pak’nSave boosting trolley stock as more than 5700 people pour in
'We had people lined up with trolleys before the ribbon was even cut,' says store owner.
Kiwi actor Bruce Hopkins poised to do 69 backflips in ‘Brownie’s Pool' - and it’s all for charity
'It’s like being a kid again, you know, it’s just so joyful throwing yourself in the air.'
Convictions overturned, charges dropped against ex-CYF carer accused of sexually abusing boys
He ran a home that cared for 150 boys. Jurors found him guilty of abusing five of them.
Vector CEO Simon Mackenzie to step down
The veteran Vector boss will stand down at the end of June.