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'Major milestone': New Waikato medical school approved with $80m+ Govt funding

Coalition's past grumbles about the new med school have been overcome.

Fuel leak grounds Air NZ's New York flight, second issue on flagship route this month

Air NZ's July 19 flight from NYC to Auckland was cancelled due to a fuel leak.

'A terrible decision': Opponent group appeals rich-listers' private helipad approval

About 4000 signatures back the petition to prohibit residential helipads.

The council with just one candidate as deadline for nominations looms

Nominations for the election closes in 11 days.

'Leonardo da Pinchi' The cat burglar stealing clothes (and 1.5m snake) from neighbours

Cat has stolen socks, undies, a $300 jersey and a 1.5m stuffed snake (twice).

Cocaine disqualification prompts top jockey to make lifestyle changes

A star jockey realised he needed to make huge changes if he wanted to make a comeback.

Real estate agent charged with importing 4kg of cocaine after Auckland Airport arrest

Customs officers allege the 'intricate concealment' of the Class A drug in two suitcases.

King's topple champions in Auckland First XV rugby shake-up

King's College defeated Kelston Boys' High 28-5, securing a bonus point.

Auckland Council boss probes mayoral executive's company liquidation owing $560k to IRD

Mayor Wayne Brown requested chief executive Phil Wilson to investigate.

Matt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather events

OPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.

The Wellbeing Protocol reckons community funding can be done way better

The Wellbeing Protocol wants to change how community funding works – with a clever app.

'I felt physically ill': Woman learns ex charged with domestic violence is on dating app

The woman wants alleged abusers to face bail conditions barring them from dating apps.

MP who oversaw Treaty Principles select committee wants fresh look at public submissions process

James Meager oversaw the Justice Select Committee as the bill went through Parliament.

Small Business: Giving furry family members a final farewell with Sunset Vet Care

Kylie Kim talks to Tom Raynel about her at-home pet euthanasia business.

Demand for assisted dying on the rise – should we be worried?

The number of assisted deaths rose by 37% in the last year.

All Blacks legend shares new health update after shock gym collapse

Keven Mealamu, 46, shares an update on his heart condition, Atrial Fibrillation.

AK-47, heroin and explosives: The surprise stash inside former teen killer's home

A bungled vehicle theft led to a possible life sentence after police searched his home.

'It's been a lot': Lawson still processing Red Bull demotion in dramatic F1 season

Liam Lawson was axed by Red Bull after just two races of the Formula One season.