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Gang patch ban: Who are the Damned Pirates, Fitus and H-Town 07?

Police intel files reveal fresh details on little-known Kiwi gangs subject to new law.

'A toll on your body': The reality of trying to conceive in your 40s

More women are becoming mothers after the age of 40, according to recent data.

Rev Glynn Cardy: It’s the time to spread a little Christmas cheer

Whatever we do to try to spread 'a little Christmas' it will be a valued gift.

Tourism bosses told Wayne Brown his CCO reforms stood to lose $2m for major events

The mayor changed his plans after hearing from tourism bosses.

Legislation, losers and lessons: Andrew Bayly’s 2024

Minister Andrew Bayly sat down with Tom Raynel to discuss his 2024, and what comes next.

Editorial: What should PM Christopher Luxon be asking Santa for Xmas?

OPINION: An economic recovery is surely top of wish list for 2025, but what else?

Kevin Page: Christmas stress the hit even the best

Some folk are getting a little bit tetchy, writes Kevin Page

Sharemarket full of cheer in leadup to Christmas

Volumes were lighter as investors are thinking more about the summer holidays.

Alice Soper: No surprise at athletes speaking on Māori issues

OPINION: They haven’t had the luxury to opt out of politics.

Letters: Businesspeople better than career politicians

OPINION: 'We are becoming a nation much like the US – full of diatribe and hatred.'

Editorial: The most alarming part of Treasury’s gloomy forecast

OPINION: Our Government seems clueless on how to reverse this worrying trend.

Market Watch: What to expect in 2025 – and what we picked right and wrong in 2024

Pie Funds CIO Mike Taylor makes his annual picks for the year ahead.

NZ Defence Force admits cost-cutting could affect 'fitness to deploy'

The New Zealand Defence force has a budget shortfall of $130 million.

Go for a float: A beginner’s guide to stand-up paddleboarding

New York Times: The peaceful pastime is secretly a full-body workout.

Small Business: Weaving connections with Borneo Bags

Jacky McLaren talks to Tom Raynel about Borneo Bags and how it supports workers overseas.

'Particularly unfair': NZSAS soldier’s compo taxed higher because he was hurt offshore

Veterans left paying more tax if they were injured in disaster and war zones.

Guy Body’s cartoons: December 1 - 31

Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Hotel Indigo Auckland to open doors today - has it got its timing right?

Hotel general manager says big events are key to tourism sector in the city.