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Police treating Wellington man Simon Bird’s death as a homicide
The 65-year-old was found dead outside his home in the suburb of Northland on Tuesday.

Lower Hutt RiverLink highway project cost balloons to $1.5b
Work will start this year and take six years, affecting 40,000 drivers daily.

Starting uni at the age of 9? One young Kiwi has his eyes on the prize
Raymond Hsu, 9, passed the SAT test - and is now aiming for university entrance.

Epic journey: 50 Mini teams aim to raise $500k for Kiwi kids
We're taking these cars to Invercargill, boy.

France over All Blacks? Rugby prospect signs with Toulon, snubs NZ interest
He played for France in last year's under-20’s Six Nations.

On The Up: NZME launches editorial campaign to share stories of Kiwi success
Why NZME is launching this campaign – and how you can help us.

On The Up: NZME launches editorial campaign to share stories of Kiwi success
Why NZME is launching this campaign – and how you can help us.

‘Outrageous haste’: Labour criticises Treaty bill process
Labour: “This is an appalling lack of process on a hugely consequential bill."

Police believe Miramar aggravated burglary, Nabizadah death are connected
Police want to hear from the driver of a grey or silver Mazda Atenza/Mazda 6 seen nearby.

‘Rollercoaster day’: NZ stocks recover as US tariffs hit
The S&P/NZX 50 Index recovered to close at 12,338.57, up 0.15%.

South Taranaki kura community rallies after 11 students injured in van crash
Three students remained in hospital on Thursday afternoon but all are expected to recover.

Kaikoura boat tragedy: Skipper speaks after report on whale capsize that claimed five lives
Five people were killed in the incident in September 2023.

How intense lobbying got ministers to back down on baby formula
New formula standards aimed to prioritise infant nutrition over profits.

‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rain
Orange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.

Death of ‘true gentleman’ in Wellington treated as unexplained
Tributes for Simon Bird flooded social media on Wednesday night.
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Car news and advice


Next-gen Hyundai Nexo FCEV debuts with bold looks, longer range
Nexo hydrogen car can now cover 700km from a 5-minute fill.

New Toyota GR Corolla teased with aero overhaul and torque bump
Toyota has previewed a new GR Corolla with aero and track performance enhancements.

It's alive: the return of the Hemi V8
Is the all-new Charger getting a Hemi V8 after all? It's looking increasing likely.