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A chaotic election debate in Auckland last night was as much a battle of personality as policy

The failure of part of one of Auckland’s main electricity links will require years of intense works to repair

Kiwi carpet-maker Bremworth will today announce new 10-year supply contracts to provide its farmers certainty – and the agriculture minister wants agencies to look favourably on NZ wool carpets. Jonathan Milne reports.

A plan to eradicate pests from Banks Peninsula by 2050 and protect the area's unique biodiversity is showing signs of success. Key weapons in the ambitious project are specially trained dogs that hunt down the most evasive predators.

The Black Fins are heading to one of the biggest global events for surf lifesaving. Dave Crampton catches up with a silver medallist on debut at last year’s world champs and a national team debutante. 

Hot off $2b climate investment, BlackRock reveals New Zealand office plans and thinking on the local economy

A flight instructor tells the author Fletcher McKenzie of submarining his plane in the waters of Lake Wakatipu

The Christchurch earthquakes were traumatic but it was the delay in resolving insurance claims that made people feel they couldn't get on with their lives. Those affected by the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle must feel the same with managed retreat, writes Lianne Dalziel

At a day-long conference in Wellington, campaigning politicians put on their most business-friendly faces for a who's who of private sector leaders.