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New boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boaties
Freedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.
‘Can we afford this?’: Patients shocked by $1000 after-hours medical fees
Fees as high as $1000 have been quoted for after-hours appointments.
South Island farmers move to flexible milking
DairyNZ finds over 40% of Canterbury and Otago-Southland farmers use flexible milking.
Brad Pitt arrives in Auckland to film action thriller in NZ
The 61-year-old is set to spend up to seven weeks shooting Heart of the Beast.
Jetstar passenger says ‘dozens’ were left without bags including vital gear and medication
Alison Boyce was heading to Stewart Island, but her bag was left in Auckland.
'Absolutely devastated': Queenstown burger joint fires employee after racial slur receipt
Staff members would also undergo cultural sensitivity training.
Sixth-generation farmer appointed AgriZeroNZ chair
Rob Hewett is the new chairman of AgriZeroNZ, replacing Sir Brian Roche.
‘Unacceptable’: Popular burger joint apologises after racial slur on customer receipt
Fergburger says an internal investigation has been launched.
Why property investors are turning to short-term rentals for gains
Auckland's average daily rate for Airbnb is just over $290, the highest in NZ.
NZ health crisis deepens with trio of top-level resignations
The resignations are the latest hits to a crisis-ridden health system.
One of NZ’s largest solar farms on hold after tiny village fights back
The farm would house 560,000 solar panels with the capacity to power 70,000 homes.
‘People should know better’: Conservationists fume as sea lions harassed for social content
There have been instances of sand, rocks and apples thrown at the animals.
Over-fuelled plane leaves uni-bound passengers behind
Passengers received up to $700 each to disembark the overweight flight.
Cancer patient loses lung after surgeon botches tumour removal
Now he has cancer in his remaining lung which can't be operated on due to only having one.
‘Special moment’: Danny Lee set for NZ Open return
LIV Golf winner will play his first NZ Open as a professional in Queenstown.
Phil Gifford: Do the Highlanders have the best player in Super Rugby?
OPINION: The Southern Hemisphere's competition came back with a bang.
‘Ripped off’: Whangārei motorists, officials alarmed over fuel costs
Whangārei's mayor says fuel companies "have a chokehold in Northland".
The truth about homelessness: What NZ’s rising numbers reveal
Around 43,500 people were homeless in March 2023, about 0.9% of the population.
Lab-made tissue: ‘Lego-like’ local invention could revolutionise knee problems
A team of Kiwi scientists is pushing the boundaries of regenerative medicine.
‘Psychological torture’: Neighbours' relief as woman evicted for excessive noise
Thirteen complaints were made to Kāinga Ora since she moved in last year.
Speed cameras out of action as NZTA takes over from police
The idle devices may be located in your area.
Totara Estate celebrates National Lamb Day
NZ's first-ever frozen export meat shipment to the UK came from the historic farmstead.
Takahē release to boost wild population
The bird once thought to be extinct is beating the odds in the wild.
Clutha siege death: Armed offender involved in previous stand-off with police
Farm worker named after being found dead following armed standoff.
‘Worst on record’: NZ city’s 11-day heat streak raises alarm
Heat alerts aren't triggered, but heat stress risks remain high.
Fatal collision: Two die in Central Otago crash, investigation under way
The crash was reported at 5pm on Wednesday on SH8, the Cromwell-Clyde Rd.
Why researching your home’s past could be easier than you think
The talk on February 20 will help people research their home's history.