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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.
'10 billion web threads': The mysterious spider webs coating Hawke's Bay
'Rolled up into a ball, it has the consistency of cotton string.'
Weight of the worlds: Lifter shines on biggest stage
'No matter where you are, it's still just you and the bar.'
On The Up: The club reclaiming the night for women runners
As the sun drops, dozens of women arrive, laughter ringing out in the dusky gloom.
'Brutal murders': Decision to release Mark Lundy wasn't easy - Parole Board
Lundy’s parole includes 19 conditions, such as a ban from entering Manawatū.
Released: Double killer Mark Lundy walks free after 23 years
Lundy has spent more than 23 years behind bars for killing his wife and daughter.
Council shields identity of chosen 40 citizens
Members are being paid $500 each to provide a recommendation to the council.
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.
‘Something out of a horror movie': Parole board describes man's abduction and sexual assault of jogger
Haydn Christy was jailed in 2016 for 12 years with an 8-year minimum non-parole period.
Two-pronged attack in Foxton Cup for Gail Temperton
Trainer: 'She always does her best and she will do her best again.'
‘Let nature take its course': NZ woman wins court order that could let her starve to death
Doctors say the woman isn't physically ill, but psychologically believes that she is.
Nurses demand action after colleague held at gunpoint outside hospital
Hospital staff call for action as violence against workers escalates.
'You need to fix it': Lake Alice survivor taking Government to court over redress scheme
Survivor seeks judicial review of the redress scheme: 'You need to fix it'.
Top charting Kiwi artists announce North Island tour
The tour kicks off June 26 in Gisborne and ends August 9 in Wellington.
Puanga to star at Matariki celebrations
The hautapu ceremony will be hosted by Ngāti Rangi at the base of Mt Ruapehu.
'Focus on the basics': Whanganui Mayor pushes back on truancy appeal
Andrew Tripe says there's a firm directive to councils to focus on the basics.
Son loses legal battle over house bought with parents' savings
A man refused to hand over a house purchased in his name for his parents' retirement.
Another councillor announces mayoralty bid
He joins Josh Chandulal-Mackay and incumbent Andrew Tripe in the race.
Feilding death not suspicious, police confirm after inquiry
Police spent three days at the property investigating the death.
'Colder' trend continues: Hawke's Bay braces for winter's arrival
Cooler weather for Hawke's Bay weekend and rain and wind expected near exposed coast.
'Political bias': Rotorua debates LGNZ membership value
The annual subscription for 2025/26 will be $93,458, up about $8000 on the prior year.
Abuse in Care: 52 Lake Alice survivors opt for rapid payment
Govt says 120 people as of April 24 have so far been deemed eligible for payment.
WorkSafe issues maintenance warning for quad bikes after man killed
Tragedy could have been avoided if farm manager had kept bike in good working order.
'Opens the river': 1889 rabbit weir removed for fish passage
Built to slow a rabbit plague, the weir was removed but a 3D digital version will remain.
'Blown away': Auckland Harbour Bridge may close as severe winds hit rush-hour commute
Auckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible.
'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining application
The Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.
'Kept to themselves': Neighbours say woman, son live in Feilding home where body found
Those who live close by say the pair residing in the Campbell St home were 'very quiet'.