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All you know about Wellington Phoenix v Wrexham AFC game
All you need to know as the Phoenix welcome the Red Dragons to Wellington.

The three problem areas the All Blacks need to clear up for Rugby Championship
Scott Robertson will have a fairly good idea what his first-choice team is, but some hazy areas remain with the Rugby Championship looming.

On The Up: Birdwoods – from Zimbabwe to Hawke’s Bay, 20 years of creativity and growth
Birdwoods began as a metal bird sculpture business in Zimbabwe in 1991.

Epsom Girls Grammar to offer Cambridge as fears grow top schools could abandon NCEA
One-third of Year 11 students didn't take NCEA 1 in 2024, as Cambridge exams demand grows.

Open home planner: Five open homes to hit this weekend in Auckland
From a villa in need of some serious TLC, to a 70s home with Mid Century vibes, there’s a range of homes to see this weekend.

‘Stop being sh.. heads’: The kitchen contractor and the abusive emails
Other customers of David Sceats have come forward, documenting legal battles with the kitchen contractor.

‘Shock jock’ Iain Stables accused of strangling ex-partner
The former radio DJ and NZ Idol judge, who was refused name suppression at a hearing on Monday, says “they’re lining up like sharks to deal with me”.

They’ve survived two floods in two weeks. Now they’re fighting to stop the next one
With long-term forecasts suggesting more heavy rain could be on the way, what’s the future for those who live beside Tasman’s flood-struck rivers?

New Zealand First's Cash Transactions Protection Bill - What it is and what it could do
Explainer - A member's bill put forward by New Zealand First would require businesses to accept cash as payment. Here's what you need to know.

Documentary 'The Bones of Our Past' tells history of Takahanga Marae near Kaikoura
The Bones of Our Past started as a film about the marae's 30th anniversary celebrations, but became much more.

One of trans-Tasman sport's biggest powerbrokers leaves the big stage for the last time
Khoder Nasser, the controversial power behind Sonny Bill, Anthony Mundine and Quade Cooper, has made his final bow ... perhaps.

The unlikely trans-Tasman partnership pushing the Pulse
The Central Pulse face the Mainland Tactix on Sunday for a spot in next week’s grand final.

Jack and Joan Stichbury, married 78 years, receive 100th birthday greetings from King
Joan turns 100 on Monday; Jack turned 100 in April 2023.

New Zealand log exports steady despite Nelson wind damage and China slowdown – Marcus Musson
OPINION: Nelson and Tasman's heavy rain and strong winds caused severe windthrow.

Brynderwyns slip adds uncertainty for Northland businesses and motorists
Another Brynderwyns slip has spiked concern about the prolonged impact on businesses.

Lachie Hayes drops gritty debut album
REVIEW: The vibe is retro, and there’s a fascinating swirl of pop culture elements at play.

Verity Johnson: Jacinda Ardern is our Winston Churchill
OPINION: Two months after Churchill saved the UK from invasion, they booted him out at the next general election.

From coal mine to goldmine - the small town that bounced bac k
A revival has swept through the tiny West Coast town of Blackball.

Un-Easy: Bitter feud over Commodores band name spreads to NZ
A founding member of the group who has trademark rights to the name in NZ is demanding his former band-mates drop it ahead of their tour here.

DeepHealth expands AI breast cancer imaging with iCAD acquisition
DeepHealth has acquired iCAD, enhancing its AI breast cancer imaging technology and expanding global access to advanced screening solutions.

The business of playing for neurodiverse kids
New Zealand's first play zone for children with disabilities is becoming a charitable trust, with the goal of expanding services to cater for people of all ages