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New housing development will see loss of Kerikeri's eucalyptus trees
A major new housing development in central Kerikeri will change the face of the Bay of Islands town by removing its distinctive, 90-year-old eucalyptus backdrop.

'Kia tapatahi!' - Songbook of classic waiata Maori launched
The book is aimed at making waiata Maori easily accessible all across the world.

Uniforms donated to pupils in Romania and Tanzania

Macron calls for halt to arms deliveries to Israel

The big winner if OpenAI becomes a for-profit business? Microsoft.

Magnitude 5.7 quake shakes central NZ
A strong and shallow 5.7 earthquake has been felt in much of the North Island and the Top of the South.

Ex-Kiwis star set to be late edition to Panthers NRL Grand Final team
All you need to know about Sunday’s NRL Grand Final between the Panthers and Storm in Sydney.

The end of the New Zealand-Italian America’s Cup love affair
Nearly a quarter of a century after New Zealand fell in love with the Italian Cup challenger, a whole new chapter of history awaits.

The 72-page report on the Dunedin Hospital blow-out cost $3720 a page
The review made recommendations around cost, project delivery, and governance.

TFN: Paddy Gower remembers a legendary supermarket trolley manager
The F#$%ing News pays respect to Tim Faith from Otaki New World who mastered the carts for 33 years.

The Facebook sleuths who uncovered a stolen car racket
When a South Auckland woman’s car was stolen, she turned detective, and ended up in the murky world of ‘chop shops’.

'Huge moment' as Bollywood music comes to Strictly
Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez will dance to Bole Chudiyan from 2001 film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.

Two children, aged 4 and 6, injured by four dogs
A woman is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of having dogs dangerously out of control.

Health NZ deputy commissioners being paid $200k a year in fees
The three deputy commissioners are trying to turn the public health system around.

Luna Rossa dominates first day of Women’s America’s Cup
Rough seas and shifty winds tested the crews in the first-ever Women’s America’s Cup.

Video shows Ukrainian 'dragon' drone appearing to destroy a Russian tank with 'molten thermite'

The most famous mystery science might never solve

Silver Ferns seek consolation win over England in Taini Jamison Trophy
All you need to know about the third Taini Jamison Trophy test in Invercargill on Sunday night.

The Women’s America’s Cup is the start not the goal of diversification
The inaugural Women’s America’s Cup is hailed as a start, but its sailor say it needs to prove itself as a pathway into the main event.

The Pantry’s summer markets kick off
With warmer days fast approaching, The Pantry events team invites Southlanders to enjoy their summer Village Markets.

‘We’ve thrived’: The rise and rise of Upper Hutt (yeah, seriously)
The Hutt is not only undervalued in image, but price too, say homeowners and businesses eyeing “paradise” valley.

Damien Grant: Why a capital gains tax may not be such a great idea
Opinion: Explaining why it’s a foolish policy comes with no rewards, and allows others to call you a foolish, greedy old man driven by self-interest.

Migrant who sparked Darleen Tana saga disillusioned, complaint to minister goes unheeded
Santiago Latour Palma’s exploitation allegations may have torpedoed the former Green MP’s political career, but he fears missing wages claim will never be resolved.

Strong earthquake jolts central NZ awake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7, located west of Wellington, was “loud and long and strong”, with people reporting items falling off shelves.

Three people in hospital after taxi hits pedestrians
The collision involving a black cab happened shortly before 14:00 on Union Street in the city centre.