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Mackenzie businesses were gearing up for a busy winter on the eve of the July school holidays.

The end of the New Brighton Pier in Christchurch was the launch site for the epic mid-winter display that lit up the dark night sky.

Families move to cargo bikes to replace second cars as petrol prices soar.

Ireland's epic win breaks new ground as All Blacks kept to their lowest score since 2019 World Cup semifinal defeat and Ian Foster's record sinks below Wayne Smith's.

Saints' Australian star puts up video game-like numbers against Otago Nuggets as defending champions stay in finals race.

Hana Kirk's MasterChef NZ dreams are over, but it was Covid-19 that robbed her of the chance to progress further in the reality TV cooking show.

Homebirthing is on the rise but some women wanting to give birth at home just don't have that option, proponents say.

Peg Moorhouse still lives in her own house in Waikawa's Sunshine Bay, and keeps herself busy weaving, cooking and reading.

For the first time, a statement is being given through art at the Abuse in Care – Royal Commission of Inquiry.

Government spies need not apply, says Kim Dotcom.

Talks are underway aimed at bringing back the service, which ran before the earthquakes.

Fashion retailer Shekou and Noel Leeming had the most complaints for late delivery or non-delivery of items, the Commerce Commission says.

Hurricanes fullback will wear the Māori All Blacks jersey for the first time against Ireland at his Super Rugby home ground.

Sky Stadium's concourse was abuzz as hundreds enjoyed food, family and festivities to mark the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

The New Zealand golfer is in contention for his second major senior title in two months with a round to play.

Mike Watts didn't think twice about entering a smoke-logged building and driving a truck full of wool out.

Police were called to the incident on a Flaxmere street late on Saturday.

Palmerston North Boys’ High School's footballers again finished third in the Super 8.

Thomasin McKenzie makes a mark in her first TV series in years, while a new crime drama showcases Taron Egerton as you've never seen him before.