'We're just doing our best': Cultural backlash hits Auckland kava business
Accusations made that new kava business 'dilutes cultural authenticity'.
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First XV rugby: How King's College got back on top in Auckland
King's College defeated Sacred Heart 36-22 to reclaim the Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup.
Which NZ winery came out on top in 2025's best of the year awards?
A Central Otago winery took out top spot for the second year running.
Eighteen Lotto players win over $19k each – where tickets were sold
Two players shared the First Division prize, snagging $500,000 each.
Ryan Bridge: Our high airfare curse is one of economics not competition
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Drugs, bribes, body-image and Instagram: Lifting the lid on modern sport
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Father lying paralysed on rainy mountain bike track saved by daughter's iPhone hunch
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Lotto Powerball: $10 million draw not struck, two players win $500,000
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Watch: Young fan's surprise encounter with Brad Pitt at Auckland McDonald's
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Mother's Day: What we miss when our children leave home
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Tight Five: Why the All Blacks' loose forward dilemma is a tough puzzle
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The unlucky six: Stars who missed out on All Blacks jersey
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'We've had enough': Red Square protest opposes pay equity changes
Opponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.
Rice to the occasion: How a Queenstown brewery snagged gold at Tokyo Sake Challenge
Zenkuro was one of two non-Japanese breweries to be recognised at the challenge.
Fire at Dunedin homeless camp injures one, destroys shelter at Kensington Oval
A fire broke out at a Dunedin homeless encampment this morning.
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.
'We just want him home safe': Light spotted on route where hiker went missing; family speaks
A family member says the search is concentrated on the area the light was spotted.
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.
'A fair bit of division': What NZ Catholics want from the next Pope
NZ Catholics hope the next Pope continues Francis’ focus on unity and minorities.
Highlanders rugby gear worth $38k stolen in Auckland from parked car, man arrested
Stolen items included laptops, tablets and 'specialised rugby equipment'.
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.
'Like looking at lava': Hawke's Bay rugby star retires after freak sprig accident
Teilah Ferguson felt the boot go into her eye and knew "instantly" it was bad.
Missing hiker: Family of British man to join search in Fiordland
Eli Sweeting was reported missing late on Sunday.
Ten Lotto players win nearly $24k each – find out where the tickets were sold
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $10 million on Saturday.
Two home invasions, daylight assault, car ramming in Oamaru park
A 27-year-old man faces charges, including assault and burglary.
Society Insider: Revealing the rich listers behind a $56m property swap; are Smith & Caughey's and Faradays teaming up?
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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.
Airfares: Commerce Commission explains why it doesn’t want a competition study, but tells airlines to watch out
Is the system 'broken' or is NZ just too tough for more aviation players?
Super Rugby teams: All Blacks return for top-of-table clash
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'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.
Oldest living All Black Bill McCaw dies
Bill McCaw played five tests and 27 games for the All Blacks.
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.