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Size, spacing and healthy roots: tips for planting out in the garden
Autumn may be over, but it's still a good time to get plants in the ground, Hannah Zwartz says.

Long-time former member of US group The Commodores dies in Auckland
The 75-year-old had lived in Auckland for 40 years and attended the Aotearoa Music Awards on Thursday.

Locals ‘really excited’ about $1.7b extension of SH1 expressway, ministers say
Residents and businesses are "really excited" about a long-awaited $1.773 billion extension of the Waikato Expressway, ministers say.

Budget 2026 in pictures: Sound and fury, signifying numbers
Budget Day is a Broadway production, with dance numbers (emphasis on numbers), undue laughter and applause, and everyone's a critic.

Motorcyclist hospitalised after allegedly fleeing police and crashing in Auckland
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after allegedly fleeing police and crashing into a member of the public in Auckland.

TAIC enquiring into how TranzAlpine train became stuck in South Island tunnel
The Christchurch to Greymouth TranzAlpine service Train 803 was travelling in a tunnel about 10km North of Springfield when it stopped.

Mr Skelly animations tackling human themes of death, loss winning over fans worldwide
An animation series tackling grief, regret, love and gratitude has attracted an online fan base of millions.

Savvy navigator or directionally challenged: Can you find your way around without a map?
For a lot of people, a trip across town now starts with opening Google Maps.

IAEA seeks access to Ukrainian nuclear plant after reported strike

Snowflake CEO says monster quarter shows why software firms need new pricing models to thrive in AI age

After Blue Origin rocket explosion, NASA’s entire moon exploration program depends on SpaceX for now as Musk eyes blockbuster IPO soon

Te Ao Maori pays tribute to Ta Hirini Moko Mead, champion of culture and language
The highly respected leader Ta Hirini Moko Mead died at the age of 99.

Councillor makes ‘open apology’ over ‘Maori go to KFC’ comment
“I don’t think that is quite appropriate, Keith,” a councillor was told after comments about Maori preferring to eat KFC over eel.

Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started
The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.

A rematch of 1999: It's Spurs versus Knicks for NBA title
The last time the New York Knicks made the NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs were the opponent and just happened to have a generational big man talent who was heading to the title round for the first time.

Person seriously injured in motorcycle crash while allegedly fleeing police
Police said officers saw a motorcycle allegedly speeding and "undertaking dangerous manoeuvres" on Highbrook Drive in East Tamaki at about 12.20pm Saturday.

Father loses child support fight after arguing ex-wife has access to hidden $250k asset pool
A father seeking a reduction in child support payments by arguing that his children’s mother has access to a hidden asset pool worth more than $250,000 a year has been turned down by a judge.

Prostate Cancer Foundation 'gutted' by government decision to not fund pilot programme
The foundation asked for $6.4 million over four years in Budget 2026 to fund two regional pilots for the early detection screening of prostate cancer.

How Putin became master of the image

UK Foreign Secretary to visit China and India amid global crises

Home Front Command issues new guidelines for the North, canceling school in Lebanon border towns

‘Full of life’: Family remembers 8-year-old son who died after escaping school van
Gurshabad Singh was found dead at a private residence in West Auckland.

Orange warnings issued as bands of heavy rain sweep up New Zealand
Significant heavy rain will fall in parts of the South Island from Sunday, and the North Island from Monday, MetService is forecasting.

‘Gutwrenching’: Fears Wallabies star ruptured Achilles tendon in season-ending loss
The Wallabies halfback took off from a quick tap late in the first half against the Western Force but didn't get far as his right leg gave way.

Lifestyle block owner ‘more than happy’ after council backs down in rates stoush
Robert Best had estimated the removal of rural residential rates would mean he would be paying a 16% increase this year.