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Uber adds new ride option for Kiwis in Asia-Pacific first
Uber Big Boot launches today in 11 New Zealand cities, offering 500L boot space.

Heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms to lash north, Banks Peninsula state of emergency extended
A bunch of new alerts have been issued as wild weather hits the north tomorrow.

First look: Inside stage one of new Wānaka retirement village
Nothing for under $1m here: the starting point is $1.24m, but prices go up to $4.5m.

Auckland at 15: Progress and possibilities
Auckland Council received more than 13,000 feedback submissions this year.

Lotto Powerball: Has tonight’s draw made you $8 million richer?
Several lucky players have snagged prizes this evening.

Super Rugby teams: All Blacks return for top-of-table clash
All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 13th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Colin McCahon painting mystery: How a $225 auction 'sleeper' sold for $31,000
Did someone just get the art bargain of the century? Experts are unsure.

First XV rankings: Will there be a shift in the southern power balance?
Some unlikely names are looking to upset the usual big names. Mike Thorpe reports.

Red cards, red flags: The All Blacks' challenges in Razor's second year – Gregor Paul
OPINION: Scott Robertson faces pressure to improve the All Blacks' 71% win ratio.

Wedding celebration turns to tragedy after woman causes crash that killed her sister
Four others were also injured in the Wanaka crash last year.

Richie McCaw stand? Debate over who will be honoured at new stadium
Naming rights for stands at the new Christchurch covered stadium are still available.

$24k win: Napier resident among nine lucky Lotto winners
The ticket was purchased online via MyLotto.

Family with disabled daughter booted from $700 front-row Hot Wheels show seats
About 500 tickets have been reallocated because of a safety issue.

'Favourite place on Earth': Hollywood star Jason Momoa makes moves in Queenstown
Aquaman actor has bought into a bar and is reportedly looking for a house.

Society Insider: Former Black Cap's return to India; new power couple; True Bliss star on homophobic abuse
Plus, Nick Mowbray and Liam Lawson team up in California.

Why Te Arai dune house is a standout
A ferry terminal, hotels, waterfront apartments, eye-catching new homes: who won awards?

Super Rugby teams: Chiefs lose All Black to injury
All the ins and outs ahead of the 12th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Cuts to ICU beds at new Dunedin Hospital 'latest broken promise'
The new facility will open with 20 ICU beds, down from the planned 30.

Opinion: The role of karakia in modern New Zealand
The University of Otago includes karakia in meetings for cultural safety.

Plan your dream vacation with these travel deals
Ready-made getaways available on a discounted price.

Phil Gifford: How Super Rugby 2025 is captivating fans again
OPINION: Super Rugby Pacific has been highly entertaining in 2025, with unexpected upsets.