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Two father-son duos separated by prison after record Hells Angels meth plot
Kingpin Brandon Cole had big plans, and he used friends' businesses to achieve them.
Canterbury rugby club ends season after serious crash injures multiple players
Ten people were taken to Christchurch Hospital after the crash.
Phil Gifford: The best news coming out of the All Blacks camp for NZ fans
OPINION: There was a lot to like in the All Blacks' first test under Dave Rennie's charge.
I'm a beauty editor. Here are 10 new beauty products that impressed me this year
Every new product that wowed our beauty editor this year.
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Cancer specialists call for rehab to become standard part of treatment
Studies are highlighting the benefits of guided exercise to prevent recurrence and even death.
Red warning issued as South Island braces for heavy rain, snow
MetService warned the severe weather could bring dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips, with roads potentially becoming impassable.
ACT announces policy to prevent abusers from 'weaponising' pets
The party pledged to amend the Crimes Act, making the use of animals for abusive and coercive purposes a criminal offence.
'Extremely confronting': Woman accused of NSW boy's murder
The body of a four-year-old boy was found alone inside a Wyong home, on the NSW Central Coast, on Saturday afternoon.
All Blacks play part in 'breathtaking' opening round of Nations Championship
Analysis: Positive play, plenty of tries, fewer kicks – the Nations Championship is living up to its promise, writes Patrick McKendry.
Trump commemorates America 250 after storms force temporary evacuation
The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarisation and a heatwave.
NZ First announces policy to restrict voting to citizens only
Leader Winston Peters said voting "should be a privilege of those who have sworn allegiance to New Zealand".
Prosecutors argue Charlie Kirk's accused killer should stand trial
Prosecutors are aiming to convince a judge they have enough evidence to try Tyler Robinson and seek the death penalty.
Luxon commits to trade talks with seven new markets if re-elected
National leader Christopher Luxon revealed the election pledge alongside trade spokesperson Todd McClay.
Power company Genesis wants to ban incandescent light bulbs
Chief revenue officer Stephen England-Hall says switching to LED bulbs would save households $300 a year in electricity costs.
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Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk’s widow and parents are expected this week in a Utah court where prosecutors seeking the death penalty will argue that the man charged with killing the conservative activist should stand trial for murder.
Seymour ‘implores’ Gisborne council to go easy on forestry companies
Mayor tells Seymour that it was only when directors were made personally liable that any material differences were made
Bad, but not the worst. Chris Bishop says other hospitals in worse shape than leaky Hutt
Hutt South MP says his local, leaky hospital is old and needs repair but it’s not the worst in New Zealand.
‘Significant deluge’ hammers Dunedin early Monday morning, council opens evacuation centre
Dunedin City Council is asking people to stay home if they can and avoid unnecessary travel.
More Kiwis are too sick to work. ACT wants to do something. But will it work?
The number of New Zealanders claiming a sickness or disability benefit is climbing steadily.
'Puffery' or pro sport? Pokie boss seeks $56k payout over collapsed pool player case
Charges were withdrawn after one defendant died, but another says they should never have been brought.
How one woman's eight-year fight raises questions about ACC's 'abhorrent' new approach to weekly compensation
A review overturned ACC's decision in one woman's case. The bigger question is how many others it could affect.
Everyone’s talking about KiwiSaver. But where does that leave 600,000 self-employed Kiwis?
Politicians have suggested big changes to KiwiSaver, but where does that leave self-employed workers?
Should you buy your first home now, or keep renting? Three economists weigh in
With rents falling, house prices pretty soft, and the prospect of interest rates going up later this year, it’s not surprising potential first home buyers are weighing up other options.
AM quiz: Who stars opposite Brad Pitt in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
Stuff morning quiz: July 6
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Reserve Bank rate rise more likely than not amid calls to ‘give the economy breathing room’
ANZ says it would be sensible to get a 25 basis point increase “under the belt” as fuel fears make way for calmer observations the OCR is well below neutral in a recovering economy.
Editorial: Who pays as the storms worsen?
EDITORIAL: Simon Watts’ warning to councils exposes the harder question New Zealand has spent years avoiding: how the country adapts to climate change, and who will pay.
Shadow of ‘corngate’ hangs over Gene Tech Bill
But it’s waning, as the young fear GE less than their parents.
National lifts trade stakes in direct challenge to NZ First
ANALYSIS: The National Party has clearly read the tea leaves and come to one conclusion; the India free trade agreement is popular with voters - and they may want more.
Energy Minister accused power company of taking ‘unilateral approach’ over lake water rights
Simeon Brown’s letter to Meridian Energy shows the extent of the division over its bid to access hydro water at Lake Pukaki previously controlled by Transpower.
Wellington, let’s ‘fill the tin’ again for the All Blacks
ANALYSIS: Wellington and Dave Rennie’s team both have an incentive to raise their game on Saturday to fight challenges.
All eyes on the Official Cash Rate as housing market waits for its next move
Economists still expect interest rates to rise this year, but easing oil prices have cast doubt on forecasts that house prices will drift another 2% lower.
Development giant finds partner to take over ‘upcycling’ of Auckland’s heritage-listed Bledisloe House
MRCB has a new partner for its redevelopment of Auckland CBD heritage-listed office block Bledisloe House - Australian-backed Quattro Alberts Group
Smaller, but better quality crop: How NZ’s wine industry is adapting to a changing world
Harvests have been good and the mood has picked up, even while tastes are changing and people are not buying as much as they once did.
Move over coffee, it’s tea time
Tea Atelier owner Catherine Brun is ready to teach Wellington the magic of tea.
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Snow dumps and red rain warnings: Stormy winter front to hit South Island holidaymakers
Snow is has already forced the closure of the Lindis Pass, while Dunedin's civil defence bunker is being activated ahead of potential floods.
‘Definitely buzzing’: All Blacks test brings Christchurch to life
The buzz made for a great day out for families, as well as a record-breaking night for hospitality venues.
Person ‘assisting police with inquiries’ after unexplained death in Christchurch motel
The woman was found unresponsive in the early hours of Saturday morning, but was unable to be revived.
‘The next billion customers’: National to chase seven new trade deals in new Election 2026 promise
National will “commence negotiations” with Brazil, Switzerland, Argentina, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Uruguay and the European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) within the next five years.
NZ First to campaign on voting rights for citizens only
The party would seek to change the law so that only New Zealand citizens can vote in general and local elections if returned to government, leader Winston Peters has announced.
Sir John Kirwan’s Mitey mental health programme expands into Canterbury schools
Ten Canterbury schools will join the former All Blacks’ wellbeing programme as teachers seek more ways to support kids amid growing demand for mental health help.
Two in critical condition, seven others injured in Canterbury crash
The crash, just out of Darfield, involved a van and a car.
Why is New Zealand so soft on speeding?
OPINION: The facts are clear - reducing speed on our roads saves lives. So why, when there is so much evidence, are we so short of nerve?
Ice hockey crowds are surging — and romance novels might be why
An ice hockey match in Christchurch drew 1127 people across their two games in the weekend — their biggest crowd ever, up more than 70% on their average of 650 last year.
‘Great vibe’ as French and Kiwi fans fill Christchurch’s stadium for All Blacks test
After a four-year wait, Christchurch welcomed the All Blacks back as thousands of fans turned the stadium precinct into a sea of black, with even divided families embracing the occasion.
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Warriors open NRLW season in style with belting of Bulldogs in Hamilton
A stunning start to the second half gave Ron Griffiths’ side the perfect platform to launch from in 2026.
NZ First to campaign on voting rights for citizens only
The party would seek to change the law so that only New Zealand citizens can vote in general and local elections if returned to government, leader Winston Peters has announced.
Waikato Expressway resurfacing works move to next stage
The next stage of Waikato Expressway resurfacing starts on July 20, with a southbound off-ramp closure and delays of up to 20 minutes at peak times.
Why is New Zealand so soft on speeding?
OPINION: The facts are clear - reducing speed on our roads saves lives. So why, when there is so much evidence, are we so short of nerve?
Veils warm up cold Kirikiriroa night with dark energy
In the homely setting they were sometimes soft and tender, sometimes raw and vicious.
‘The next billion customers’: National to chase seven new trade deals in new Election 2026 promise
National will “commence negotiations” with Brazil, Switzerland, Argentina, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Uruguay and the European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) within the next five years.
Four days to make victims fall in love: How global scammers use US tech to fleece people
Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in the industrialisation and globalisation of fraud in ways that have not been clear until now, an AP/Frontline investigation has found.
Pedestrian critically injured in Hamilton crash
It happened on SH1C, also known as Lincoln St, in Frankton on Sunday morning.
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OPINION: Everyday people do extraordinary things every day.
Move that bus: New law could end give way confusion, says operator
Before the end of the year, motorists will be legally required to give way to buses pulling out of stops on roads with speed limits of 60kph or less.
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Love, actually, at 70: ‘We fell in love really fast. I was 17, he was 20’
A woman who’s been married 51 years explains what has made it work.
Meth ruined my dreams of going home to Northland
I want to be on my whenua, with my hapū, but meth has moved in.
Fresh on the shelves: 11 new books worth checking out
Short reviews of some hidden gems worthy of your attention.
Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face
… and other lessons you learn when you decide to fight.
We’re anti-war and our son has joined the army
We tried to talk him out of it, but off he went to military camp.
Where to eat in Raglan – an insider’s guide
Where to find the best cocktails, chai, fish and chips, fresh fruit ice cream and more in Raglan.
Opening the slide box: My mother’s photos, and mine
‘My first reaction to opening the box and finding pictures of myself, my brother and father and the places we went, is a surge of joy.’
The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending July 3
The Valley is on a roll.
Echo Chamber: Death by a thousand amendments
Gerry Brownlee’s warning to the opposition did nothing to speed up a long week of bill readings.
Luigi and the Ferret ride again: the long, dazzling double-act of Michael Laws and Winston Peters
Michael Laws is running for parliament again, reuniting with New Zealand First and the ‘master salesman’ he first worked with almost four decades ago.