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Experience returns for Highlanders
The Highlanders are entering must win territory agaisnt the Waratahs this weekend.
Fight for racing legend's remains intensifies
A battle over the remains of New Zealand's most famous race horse is intensifying.
Who are the social media superstars of NZ sport?
Who are the most high-profile of New Zealand's myriad of athletes competing on the global stage?
"Just like an apocalypse" - Surf lifesavers back competing after cyclone rescues
Surflifesavers are looking forward to getting back to simulated rescues this weekend.
Opponents line up for shot at Adesanya
Analysis - Israel Adesanya is once again the undisputed king of UFC middleweights - and a host of rivals are queuing up to fight him next.
Anti-vaccine campaigner Liz Gunn pleads not guilty after Auckland Airport incident
Former broadcaster and anti-vaccine campaigner Liz Gunn has pleaded not guilty to three charges relating to an incident at Auckland Airport.
Top athletes end summer season in style at Sir Graeme Douglas International
Superstars of New Zealand track and field were on show on Thursday night for the final time this summer.
Rains, trains and financial ordeals: Auckland 'sailing towards iceberg'
Councillors talk of fears of service cuts, increased inequalities and the tough journey ahead for those leading a city facing huge budget deficits.
Auckland Council apologises for premature lifting of Piha cordons
The cordon was lifted on Monday morning to the shock of Piha residents, who took to social media to vent their outrage.
'The only reason is because we're in a wheelchair - disgusting'
Wheelchair users say they are being charged up to four times as much for events, and having to pay extra for a carers ticket at some venues.
Vanuatu RSE workers to use earnings to help disaster relief efforts back home
RSE workers have arrived in Auckland from Vanuatu on the first flight out after the country was struck by two cyclones within 48 hours.
Wairoa risks losing only trained ICU nurse as family fights immigration decision
A family has been denied New Zealand residency on the grounds their daughter is a medical burden to the country.
Power back on after 15 days - 'It is definitely a big up in Patoka'
After what has been described as both the longest and shortest 15 days of their lives, residents of the Hawke's Bay town finally have power restored.
Wairoa residents still coming to terms with destruction of Cyclone Gabrielle
Wairoa residents are limited on fuel, food, water and communications and the emotional toll is mounting. Audio
Warkworth residents say communication, preparation inadequate during flood alert
Some residents locals in the northern Auckland town of Warkworth say they were caught completely unprepared by last Friday's floods and communication was insufficient from local government.
'It stinks ... this shouldn't happen to us': Despair over rubbish log jam
While residents enjoy a brief reprieve from the rain, the rubbish continues to pile up as the full cost of the flood continues to be counted.
'There was no help': Community angry over slow response to weather disaster
A South Auckland community leader is calling the response to the flood disgraceful as some say they felt abandoned while a wall of water roared through the streets. Audio
Mental health takes centre stage at Katikati music festival
A music festival born out of tragedy is hoping to connect a community of mental health champions.
Māori leaders on alcohol policy: 'We should stop pretending this isn't about money'
After centuries of what they say are failed policies, marae, hapū, iwi and community leaders are calling for reform of alcohol laws.
Wet weather dashes summer hopes for some tourism operators
What was meant to be a grand return to business has become another nightmare for the tourism sector after a wet start to the year.
Thames to Coromandel road shuts as heavy rain persists
The main road that leads from Thames to Coromandel has been shut due to an unstable cliff.
Concern over 'Kraken' strain of Covid-19, but NZ has tools to deal with it - expert
A new strain XBB.1.5, nicknamed 'Kraken', is spreading rapidly across the globe.
House roof disappears in Alexandra tornado: 'If you find it, please give back'
A man who had his roof blown off during this yesterday's tornado in central Otago said he has no idea where it landed.
National, Labour leaders in Hamilton to endorse by-election candidates
Voters may be feeling slightly apathetic and suffering election fatigue but a crucial seat is up for grabs in Hamilton this month.