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School rugby row: Marlborough team criticised for five 'year 14s'
The team has also faced criticism for a controversial try against Nelson College.

Come and find your 100% Pure New Zealand
Tourism New Zealand's new global campaign encourages tourists to "find their 100% Pure New Zealand". Video / Supplied

Night market cancelled this week ‘as a precaution’ after alleged hit-and-run
Rotorua Lakes Council is investigating and doing a health and safety review.
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'Housekeeping': Council to sell Zespri and Seeka shares worth estimated $207k
The shares were not acquired as part of a deliberate investment strategy.

'World-class': Tributes flow for All Blacks captain Stu Wilson
Stu Wilson is regarded as one of New Zealand's best wingers, featuring in 34 tests.

On The Up: 'Desire to innovate' - Kiwi fitness app wins global prize for Harry Potter challenges
Plus: Tauranga gin distillery's big UK win and Pāpāmoa skincare start-up's Goop deal.

One dead, three seriously injured in BoP crash
The road was closed and reopened at 4.20am after a scene examination.
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Why fewer cruise ships may not mean fewer tourists for 'popular' stop
The region expects 87 cruise ships next season across 74 dates.

On The Up: 'Desire to innovate' - Kiwi fitness app wins global prize for Harry Potter challenges
Plus: Tauranga gin distillery's big UK win and Pāpāmoa skincare start-up's Goop deal.

Opinion: How the world's wealthiest invest beyond traditional markets
UBS surveyed 317 family office clients for its 2025 Global Family Office Report.

60 jobs gone: Ballance boss tells of 'very difficult' announcement
'I really feel for all those impacted by this decision, including their wider families.'

Editorial: No place like home, but is that enough?
OPINION: Losing talented and skilled people overseas is an ongoing problem.

Gregor Paul: Why the Chiefs have looked a class above
OPINION: The Chiefs have shown determination after losing the last two Super finals.
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Business

New, never-lived-in Auckland apartment project up for mortgagee sale
WFT Finance brought in a subcontractor to finish the apartments before calling Colliers.

On The Up: 'Desire to innovate' - Kiwi fitness app wins global prize for Harry Potter challenges
Plus: Tauranga gin distillery's big UK win and Pāpāmoa skincare start-up's Goop deal.

Opinion: How the world's wealthiest invest beyond traditional markets
UBS surveyed 317 family office clients for its 2025 Global Family Office Report.
Lifestyle

'New perspective on life': Alone: Australia's first Kiwi winner on what got him through
Shay Williamson also reveals what he plans to do with the $270,000 prize.

"I don't want to go to a restaurant and have pea foam. I just want the pea."
It's all about kai and community at Falls Retreat, a paddock-to-plate paradise.

Woodman-Wickliffe on babies, books, broadcasting and King’s Birthday honour
She aims to start a family after the Rugby World Cup in England.
Opinion

Opinion: How the world's wealthiest invest beyond traditional markets
UBS surveyed 317 family office clients for its 2025 Global Family Office Report.

Editorial: No place like home, but is that enough?
OPINION: Losing talented and skilled people overseas is an ongoing problem.

Paul Lewis: Why NZ's future at No 10 looks bright
OPINION: Young first fives like Josh Jacomb and Ruben Love are impressing in Super Rugby.
Rural news

Northland wetland case highlights RMA challenges amid reforms
The Environment Court approved an agreement for wetland remediation.

How the Rural Advocacy Hub is bringing unity to Fieldays
Politicians, including Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, plan to attend.

'We're here to grow value': Govt announces grass-fed cert scheme, $17m resilient pasture programme
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said agriculture was leading NZ out of a recession.
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Want a double cab ute on a budget? Here are the five best picks for less than $50k.

Ute special: JAC T9 review
The T9 is the latest ute from a truck maker to hit our shores. But does it hit the mark?

Ute special: Ford Ranger PHEV “no-compromise solution”
Why Ford says a 43km electric range is the sweet spot for a plug-in hybrid ute.
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