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On The Up: Birdwoods – from Zimbabwe to Hawke’s Bay, 20 years of creativity and growth
Birdwoods began as a metal bird sculpture business in Zimbabwe in 1991.

New Zealand log exports steady despite Nelson wind damage and China slowdown – Marcus Musson
OPINION: Nelson and Tasman's heavy rain and strong winds caused severe windthrow.

Brynderwyns slip adds uncertainty for Northland businesses and motorists
Another Brynderwyns slip has spiked concern about the prolonged impact on businesses.

Lachie Hayes drops gritty debut album
REVIEW: The vibe is retro, and there’s a fascinating swirl of pop culture elements at play.

‘Stop being sh.. heads’: The kitchen contractor and the abusive emails
Other customers of David Sceats have come forward, documenting legal battles with the kitchen contractor.

From coal mine to goldmine - the small town that bounced bac k
A revival has swept through the tiny West Coast town of Blackball.

Un-Easy: Bitter feud over Commodores band name spreads to NZ
A founding member of the group who has trademark rights to the name in NZ is demanding his former band-mates drop it ahead of their tour here.

DeepHealth expands AI breast cancer imaging with iCAD acquisition
DeepHealth has acquired iCAD, enhancing its AI breast cancer imaging technology and expanding global access to advanced screening solutions.

The business of playing for neurodiverse kids
New Zealand's first play zone for children with disabilities is becoming a charitable trust, with the goal of expanding services to cater for people of all ages

Is an inheritance relationship property - Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.

ASB rejects offer to settle class action lawsuit for more than $300m
It follows in the footsteps of ANZ, which speedily rejected the settlement offer as a 'stunt'.

Why 2025 is a scarily good year for horror movies
Horror movies are storming the box office this year - what is getting us through the doors of cinemas to watch them?

Jack and Joan Stichbury, married 78 years, receive 100th birthday greetings from King
Joan turns 100 on Monday; Jack turned 100 in April 2023.

Epsom Girls Grammar to offer Cambridge as fears grow top schools could abandon NCEA
One-third of Year 11 students didn't take NCEA 1 in 2024, as Cambridge exams demand grows.

Open home planner: Five open homes to hit this weekend in Auckland
From a villa in need of some serious TLC, to a 70s home with Mid Century vibes, there’s a range of homes to see this weekend.

Verity Johnson: Jacinda Ardern is our Winston Churchill
OPINION: Two months after Churchill saved the UK from invasion, they booted him out at the next general election.

‘Shock jock’ Iain Stables accused of strangling ex-partner
The former radio DJ and NZ Idol judge, who was refused name suppression at a hearing on Monday, says “they’re lining up like sharks to deal with me”.

They’ve survived two floods in two weeks. Now they’re fighting to stop the next one
With long-term forecasts suggesting more heavy rain could be on the way, what’s the future for those who live beside Tasman’s flood-struck rivers?

New Zealand First's Cash Transactions Protection Bill - What it is and what it could do
Explainer - A member's bill put forward by New Zealand First would require businesses to accept cash as payment. Here's what you need to know.

Documentary 'The Bones of Our Past' tells history of Takahanga Marae near Kaikoura
The Bones of Our Past started as a film about the marae's 30th anniversary celebrations, but became much more.

Wellington footbridge faces demolition after earthquake closure
The adjoining Amora Hotel has been closed since 2017 and the bridge has attracted anti-social behaviour since.