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'We're doing this for Auckland': Opponents of rich-listers' private helipad file appeal
Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams have been approved to have the helipad at their multi-million-dollar property.

Super Rugby Pacific: Blues CEO Andrew Hore to stand down
Andrew Hore helped oversee the Blues' winning the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific title.

Commerce Commission dismisses Federated Farmers complaint on net-zero banking
The complaint alleged five banks were co-ordinating their agricultural lending with Net-Zero Banking Alliance strategies.

Police seize $6000 in counterfeit cash after Facebook Marketplace scam
A 26-year-old faces six charges of obtaining by deception.

Netball NZ’s dramatic U-turn on eligibility rules
Star shooter Grace Nweke is set to return to the Silver Ferns after Netball New Zealand made a significant change to its eligibility criteria.

‘It wasn’t planned’: How Jono Gibbes, eventually, became the Chiefs’ chosen one
After being sacked by his French club, the former All Black had landed back at the franchise he captained, but in a role he was rather overqualified for.

Two MPI beagles need new homes after not making the grade
A pair of Auckland sniffer dogs who could not pass their training have had dozens of offers for new homes.

Netball New Zealand update eligibility laws, open door for overseas-based Silver Ferns
A formal process will now be in place for players to gain exemptions.

New medical school at University of Waikato gets government go ahead
The government has green-lit a new medical school at the University of Waikato, ending months of delays due to coalition wrangling.

Police seize $6000 in counterfeit cash after Facebook Marketplace investigation
A 26-year-old man has been arrested and faces six charges of obtains by deception.

Police apprehend 21-year-old man who had murder conviction quashed
Haami Hanara had escaped Corrections’ custody and was wanted for arrest.

Woman convicted of manslaughter over teen’s death given parole
Connor Cole Boyd died in April 2022 after being run over by a ute.

Silver Ferns eligibility criteria to become more flexible
The Netball New Zealand Board has updated its Silver Ferns eligibility criteria, paving the way for greater flexibility for athletes who wish to play overseas.

Anatomy of a miracle: How Warriors star Leka Halasima stunned the NRL with a try from the heavens
Halasima’s try was instantly iconic, a sequence so unlikely it was almost impossible.

Northland man charged after police officer, dog allegedly assaulted during vehicle search
A police dog sustained a scratch to the eye during an alleged assault on Sunday.

Blues CEO to depart Super Rugby powerhouse club
Blues chief executive officer Andrew Hore has confirmed he will step down in September.

Driver who died in crash with truck in Waikato identified
Sean Peter Revell, 44, died in a crash on Cambridge Rd on June 30.

Mackenzie District Mayor Anne Munro steps down as cancer worsens
'Given the uncertainty surrounding my health, I cannot fully commit.'

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet media conference
Luxon is holding a post-Cabinet media conference following the news that inflation has hit a 12-month high.

Needle exchange changes: 'It takes time to build up trust'
Changes to a decades-long needle exchange contract have left a Christchurch drug-user and health expert worried the decision will breed distrust, potentially leading to needle-sharing.

Kiwi star Harry Jowsey spotted with Sia, fuelling romance rumours
The unlikely pair were spotted in a hands-on embrace in Los Angeles.

Man arrested after police raid uncovers $6000 in fake cash
The counterfeit notes have been linked to Facebook Marketplace scams in the Auckand region.