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'Harmful': Co-ed schools urge NZ Rugby to block exclusive boys’ first XV comp

Forty-three South Island co-ed principals have asked the national body to intervene.

‘Rather irrational’: Multi-millionaire questions Healthy Homes rules

Peter Lewis is upgrading his 12 rentals but has questioned why others are exempt.

Society Insider: Property titan’s luxury car storage club; Eric Watson’s son's MDMA business

Plus, Beauden Barrett's new side hustle.

Numbers revealed for tonight's $25m Powerball jackpot

It's time to check your ticket for the winning numbers.

'We don’t have a choice': France coach defends second-string squad for ABs tour

Fabien Galthie has picked a second-choice squad for July's NZ Tests.

Murder victim’s family say she would still be alive if killer’s deadly past was known

Elliot Cameron killed his brother in 1975, but the act was suppressed until now.

South Island's largest supermarket to open early and under $50m

The store, at 8100sq m, is the largest retail outlet in the South Island.

'Lots of frost': NZ braces for sub-zero chill, possible 'heavy rain' before Matariki

Much of the South Island is set to plunge below 0C tonight and tomorrow.

50-year secret unveiled: Gardener who murdered pensioner had killed before

Elliot Cameron killed his brother in 1975, but his past was suppressed until now.

Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment

Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.

New self-service petrol station targets Whangārei's high prices

The Porowini Ave U-GO opening Tuesday will be the first outside of Auckland.

Swells reach 10m at Wellington Harbour entrance as polar blast hits

There's also been nearly a metre of snow at Mt Hutt, and fire crews rescuing motorists.

‘The lost boys’: How to stop our young men falling behind at school

A collaboration of boys' schools aims to improve outcomes for young men.

Anna Kelland wins Marlborough Young Viticulturist title again

Kelland will compete in the national final on August 27 in Waipara.

On the Up: South Island charity touch rugby festival champions mental health

The festival is taking place in six cities simultaneously on October 10.

Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap

Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.

BB guns, assaults, and abuse: Bus hub’s security struggles one year after teen’s death

Despite extra security, fear and uncertainty remains.

Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl

Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.