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Remembering Sam: Our most famous actor on home, Hollywood friends, wine, and ageing

In 2024, Sam Neill returned home from a whirlwind promotional tour of the United...

Group of injured trampers rescued from Mt Taranaki by helicopter

One was stuck because of the icy conditions, with photos taken by a search and rescue member showing thick ice and snow covering...

Person critical after evening crash south of Waiuku, rural road closed

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Tributes flow for North Shore businessman and mentor Bill Smale

During the Covid-19 level 4 lockdown in 2020, the Smales provided 100% rent relief to the precinct’s retail and hospitality tenants, with a...

Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears

The declaration follows significant flooding across the district, with rising river levels affecting homes, businesses, farms, roads and essential services. “Some communities have...

Reopened police files include cases where children may have been left at risk

Oranga Tamariki said it is working with police to “understand the potential impacts” and police said they’re unable to rule out that alleged...

Weather live updates: State of emergency declared for Kaikōura, evacuations ordered

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From Ooshies to Smeg knives: The supermarket giveaways that hooked Kiwis

5. New World’s Spiegelau glassesDuring the inaugural 2019 promotion, New World granted shoppers a sticker for every $20 spent, and once a certain...

Person dies after Port Albert crash north of Auckland

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Missing Henderson girl Taia Witarata found safe after police search

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Avondale RSA shuts bar as rising costs end decades-old tradition

Having now surrendered the bar’s gaming licence, a revenue stream that made the club about $3.65 million between 2016 and 2025, there is...

Auckland trial hears defence case for Margaret Green, accused of murdering partner Selwyn Robson

But Giles said that on May 6 of last year, her client “decided to leave” Robson.In his South Auckland sleepout where she was...

Lotto Powerball results: Winning numbers for $18.4m draw revealed

Saturday night’s draw resulted in three people winning Lotto First Division, splitting $1m and claiming $333,333 each.The winning tickets were sold at Four...

Michelin Guide New Zealand reveals 110 top restaurants in debut list

The Michelin Guide also recognised standout individuals from across the industry.The Michelin Guide Sommelier Award was presented to Matthew Aitchison of the French...

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