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Emma Raducanu confident but cautious about 2025 goals
Young tennis star's talent undeniable but has yet to be harnessed on a consistent basis.
‘Please get me water’: Four young people remain on roof at youth justice home
Four of the eight young people remain on the roof today.
Osaka makes positive start at ASB Classic
It was a trickier-than-expected assignment for the four-time major winner on Monday.
Editorial: New Year Honours List shows the exceptional Kiwis who stepped up in 2024
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Knighted: Billionaire philanthropist Sir Ted Manson
'Mum’s kindness has allowed me to be the person I am today. She guided and loved me.'
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Dame Lydia Ko and honours for former All Blacks coaches and My Food Bag founders
Champion golfer among six new dames and knights.
New Year’s Eve festivals under threat from rain, thunderstorms as ferries cancelled
A MetService-issued heavy rain watch is in place in Gisborne.
Olly Newland gets honour for work in real estate, Jewish community, music
Greatest legacy with wife Merle is 'to provide a good example to children and grandchildren'.
Group protesting against Israeli tennis player pause ASB Classic
Tournament boss has said Lina Glushko is entitled to play.
‘Screaming and laughing’: Youths climb on to roof at Auckland youth justice facility
The group could be seen armed with bits of metal and wood.
Opinion: Entrepreneurs key to Auckland’s $500m start-up boom
Emerging businesses boost Auckland's global ties, attracting top investors and talent.
Opinion: Why the ASB Classic is tennis’ shining moment
This week, fans can cheer for Kiwi contenders Lulu Sun and Erin Routliffe.
Ten most valuable deals by foreigners trading NZ assets in latest year
Value of deals in 2024 was less than half the value of those the previous year.
How much you need to earn to buy an average home under new rules
Aucklanders likely to need staggering income to buy average-priced house.
‘Our best year on the roads in a century’: Road toll falls below 300 for the first time in a decade
"Have we seen people starting to make safer choices when they’re driving?"
Person in critical condition after man assaults relative, police officers in Auckland
One person is in a critical condition after two family members fought in Clendon.
Jeweller still wary months after violent robbery left him hospitalised
Jeweller calls for more CCTV after violent robbery in Papatoetoe.
Driver punched in Christmas Day road-rage attack reveals details
'When he punched me, the force of it made me slump in my seat.'
My Secret Auckland: Actor and director Suzy Sampson shares her favourite places in the city
Every week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Auckland FC bounce back with big win over Mariners
All the action as Auckland FC recovered with a convincing win over Central Coast Mariners.
Mixed weather to welcome new year as North basks in sun, South faces rain
Contaminated beaches in Gisborne; other North Island spots to enjoy sunny New Year's Eve.
Ponsonby shooting inside story: Why gunman was refused entry to bar and what happened next
'He had the glassy eyes... it was like he wasn’t all there.'
'Covered in mud': Mates' epic straight line challenge for charity
Friends scale cliffs, cross manure-filled creeks in five-day charity walk from Dargaville.
ASB Classic director promises bigger, better tournament for 2025
'We want to increase the economic impact and draw more eyeballs.'
A Moment In Crime podcast: The monster next door, the ‘dungeon man’ and the cold-hearted killer
Crime journalist Anna Leask looks back at some of the strangest cases of her career.
UK family say their dream of a better life here turned into tenancy nightmare
The family won $18,000 in damages at the Tenancy Tribunal. The landlord wants a rehearing.
Woman dragged 10m after Auckland mall carpark robbery
The victim was dragged when she tried to retrieve her handbag as her assailant drove away.
Smoke from big fire closes busy road on Hibiscus Coast
Firefighters battle growing blaze in Silverdale; motorists warned to avoid area.
Auckland motorway cleared after police officers shepherd geese to safety
A 'significant number' of geese blocked State Highway 18 this morning.
Watch: Boyband superstar spotted singing at exclusive golf club
He could be seen singing in front of a small crowd at Tara Iti.
‘Never seen flames like it’: Fire rips through Piha RSA building
The blaze was reported to Fire and Emergency Services at 11.52pm.