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Mental health patient jailed for life after killing pensioner he gardened for
Faye Phelps was murdered at her home in October 2024 by her gardener Elliott Cameron.

Auckland’s most expensive mansion now worth $73m - jumps almost $15m in latest CVs
See the top 10 most expensive Auckland homes in latest property valuations.

Auckland’s long-awaited new property valuations released
Aucklanders can find out their home's new CV from today.

First XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victory
Palmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.

Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment
Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.

Gregor Paul: Why NZ rugby's biggest flaw remains unchanged
OPINION: The Crusaders dominated the Reds' scrum, showcasing NZ's rugby basics.

'Stems with a story' to get second chance to brighten NZ homes
Wonky Box will launch flower subscription boxes this month.

Court martial for NZ soldier accused of filming women during sex without consent
Corporal Manu Smith has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Sam Carter wins Hawke's Bay Young Grower title
Carter's keen for others to give horticulture a go: “Once you try it, you can get hooked”.

3G shutdown delay, watchdog fields multiple complaints
Many devices beyond phones rely on 3G.

NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson steps down after six years
David Kirk praised Robinson’s leadership and announced a CEO search.

Horror, budgeting and tracking meteor showers: Kiwi app makers score global wins in Apple competitions
Gongs awarded in the buildup to the Worldwide Developers Conference 2025.

JetStar launches sale on more than 55,000 domestic, international flights
Discounts are available on the soon to be established Hamilton to Sydney route.

Phil Gifford: The rise of the Blues – a season of resilience and comeback
OPINION: That last-second try in Hamilton sealed the upset of the season.

Audrey Young: 'No such thing as Māori funding' - what did Seymour mean and is he right?
OPINION: Health? Education? When is targeting okay and not okay for Māori under this Govt?

'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continues
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.

'Maybe they could do the same': Chiefs hopeful of Blues favour
The road to the title runs through Christchurch after the Chiefs lost to the Blues.

Ten players win almost $33k each in Lotto Second Division – where lucky tickets were sold
Three players shared $1 million in last night's First Division draw.

Where top NZ chefs go for the best winter dining spots
From Sam Low to Simon Levy, NZ’s top foodies and chefs share their favourite winter spots.

Christchurch pornographer pleads guilty to sex trafficking
Christchurch-born Pratt was once on the FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list.

Frosts for Auckland? MetService predicts sub-zero temps for next couple of days
Temperatures are set to fall as low as -7C in some parts of the country.