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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announces resignation

Starmer spent the weekend at Chequers weighing up his political future.

'Impacted on dignity': Nurse criticised over strip searches after meth pipe dropped

The nurse accepted she had not provided two patients with the right standard of care.

All Whites v Egypt player ratings: Who stepped up and who struggled in 3-1 loss?

OPINION: How the All Whites players rated in their 3-1 World Cup loss to Egypt.

Govt risks pay equity funding hole if Plunket, Hospice nurses win claims

Nurses union fears charities may have to cut services if Govt funding doesn't rise.

'I was furious': What happened when mum turned off teen daughter’s Wi-Fi

Sophia realised she hadn’t seen her daughter Iyla all day - so she 'flicked the switch'.

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UK prime minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

Starmer says he will remain caretaker prime minister until a new leader of the UK Labour Party is chosen in the next few weeks.

Wetter, windier weather on the way in new front – MetService

Meteorologist Heather Keats warned today's warm weather would be short-lived, giving way to "quite an active week ahead".

Jet ski fisherman lands 95.6kg tuna after shark bites off its tail

Matt Ringot's 90-minute battle in rough seas off the Bay of Plenty took a dramatic turn when a mako shark joined in.

All Blacks: Rennie rewards form but also shows his ruthless side

There are four new caps and a new captain but also a couple of high-profile omissions from the new head coach's first squad.

Greens correct $800m tax policy error, Swarbrick calls it a 'typo'

"This is what happens when you have a large team moving at pace," says party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick.

Report of body in water at Flat Bush park, police cordon off area

A person has reportedly been found dead in a pond at a park in Auckland.

Record falls twice in a week as Angus bull sells for $220,000

A Gisborne bull has become the most expensive ever sold in Australasia, eclipsing a benchmark set days earlier as breeders continue to pay top dollar for elite genetics.

Rider of e-scooter killed in Christchurch crash

Despite best efforts from medical professionals, the man died in hospital, police said.

'Pretty gutting': All Whites reflect on 3-1 loss to Egypt

New Zealand looked on course to secure their first World Cup victory, but ultimately fell short to a dominant Egypt side.

All Whites fall to crushing defeat after Egypt comeback at World Cup

NZ suffered their first defeat at the World Cup, going down 3-1 to Egypt.

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Teacher who pointed slug gun and claimed military credentials loses registration

The decision comes after a Stuff investigation revealed a video of Li pointing a slug gun in a classroom, and raised questions about his claimed military credentials.

Meet the four uncapped players in Dave Rennie’s All Blacks squad

There are no bolters, but the new All Blacks coach has named four uncapped players in his first squad.

She was the social club chairperson. No one noticed the money was gone until she left

Debra Anne Winders, 51, gave herself sole access to the club’s finances before spending thousands on herself including for beauty treatments and booze.

The Super bill keeps growing: Can KiwiSaver bring down the cost?

Every second Tuesday, the Government pays about $1 billion in superannuation costs.

‘Stuff that dreams are made of’ to World Cup heartbreak for Finn Surman

All Whites defender Finn Surman scored against Egypt, but a second-half collapse left New Zealand bottom of the group.

Why Du’Plessis Kirifi got snubbed by the All Blacks

Du’Plessis Kirifi was a controversial omission from the All Blacks, while Anton Lienert-Brown was considered fortunate to be included in the 34-man squad.

‘A powerful solution finder’: Solving stuff special to delve into problems bugging Kiwis

Solving stuff is giving you, our readers, a ‘fair crack at the whip’ and next week, we have a special edition planned.

Cash-poor, house-rich: The retirement dilemma driving reverse mortgages

Faced with a $60,000 shortfall and reluctant to sell their home, Jill and her husband turned to a reverse mortgage.

‘Riding the gravy train’: Why our politicians are no longer like us

A $63,000 Canadian trip, an on-call limo, and a $17,000 parking bill show a rapid pattern of personal spending by coalition ministers.

The region where home affordability has changed the most over the long term (and no, it’s not Queenstown)

Check out how home affordability in your region has changed over time.

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For sale: Take a look inside Dame Jacinda Ardern's $2.3m Auckland home

The former PM is selling her house following her family’s move to Sydney.

Poll shows overwhelming support for compulsory KiwiSaver

Voters are not only backing compulsory KiwiSaver contributions, they are also supportive of one of the most far-reaching elements of National's plan: opening KiwiSaver accounts at birth.

Greens’ tax plan: Something old, something borrowed, something ‘blue’

ANALYSIS: Bank levies, inheritance taxes, wealth taxes and tax-free thresholds all have international precedents — and some have already featured in policy discussions here.

Spotlight on commercial buildings, abandoned land ‒ and China ‒ in major rating overhaul proposed for Wellington

A wholesale rating overhaul could hit home owners in the back pocket and put Wellington on a potential collision course with international diplomacy.

Kmart tests new K Home format with furniture‑focused pilot

Retail giant Kmart has made a bold move, hoping to give Swedish furniture giant IKEA a run for its money, and itself more space to display more of its products set up in store.

‘It’s dire’: Three things hospitality wants from next Government

Cutting back red tape and simplifying regulatory processes top hospo bosses’ wishlists as they grapple with an industry operating at rock bottom.

PM’s wife may hold key to Britain’s future

Keir Starmer sought counsel during a weekend of reflection at Chequers,.

The end of the road for the Golden Mile

OPINION: The Golden Mile is dead! Long live the crappy Courtenay Place improvements!

Officials warned against delaying fuel‑tax rise

The advice was part of a range of documents associated with the fuel crisis from April.

The Global Read: World Cup ticketbuyers left stranded as resale purchases falter

The World Cup has delivered thrills on the pitch, but fans have flooded social media with complaints about tickets that never arrived, orders that were cancelled at the last minute and hours they spent trying to sort out problems between FIFA’s ticketing system and outside resale platforms.

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Mercedes-Benz, Audi among chop shop’s $160k of vehicles destined for Middle East, police allege

Police have accused a Canterbury auto dismantler of recklessly receiving more than $160,000 of stolen vehicles destined for the Middle East in an organised ‘chop shop’ operation.

Co-conspirator claims he was ‘instrumental’ in plot against Wilson Parking, but ‘exploited’

A senior Wilson Parking executive says he helped his colleague start a rival company.

Tenant wins unlawful eviction case after homeowner claims wife ‘hated’ $1.7m Fendalton home

A Christchurch landlord who said his wife hated a Fendalton house after spending two nights there unlawfully ended a tenant’s tenancy so renovation work could begin sooner, the Tenancy Tribunal has found.

British Prime Minister to step down: ‘I will resign as leader of the Labour Party’

Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as British Prime Minister.

Synlait club chairperson stole $40k for booze, beauty treatments, escape rooms and more

Debra Anne Winders, 52, admitted three fraud-related charges at the Christchurch District Court on Monday, which each carry a maximum punishment of seven years’ jail.

Christchurch body discovery: Neighbour says council’s fence removal gave woman access to site

The removal of a fence from an overgrown vacant section by the Christchurch City Council may have played a role in a woman accessing the site before her body was discovered there, according to a neighbour.

Poll shows overwhelming support for compulsory KiwiSaver

Voters are not only backing compulsory KiwiSaver contributions, they are also supportive of one of the most far-reaching elements of National's plan: opening KiwiSaver accounts at birth.

Burglars confronted Timaru homeowner

A couple who broke into and ransacked a house near Timaru have received jail and home detention sentences.

Award-winning West Coast pie business in liquidation

Westport business The Better Pie Company has been put into liquidation over outstanding taxes.

Teen’s Christmas tummy bug proves to be rare life-threatening kidney illness

A Canterbury mum is baking her way through June in a fundraising challenge for Starship Children's Hospital, giving back after her teenage daughter was flown up to Auckland in a medical emergency that changed their family’s life.

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Racing great Andrew Castles reflects on 30 year career and cancer diagnosis

After a career spanning 30 years which has taken him across the North Island, the racing great is stepping down after a cancer diagnosis.

Tough new environmental rules spook young farmer

Jayden Corbett is one of many farmers around Whangamarino and the wider Waikato spooked over how pending environmental policies might affect his farming future.

Poll shows overwhelming support for compulsory KiwiSaver

Voters are not only backing compulsory KiwiSaver contributions, they are also supportive of one of the most far-reaching elements of National's plan: opening KiwiSaver accounts at birth.

Hamilton Art and Design Week to bring ‘wonder’ to central city

The question people should ask is not “Why does Hamilton need an art and design week?” but “Why did it take Hamilton so long to get one?”

Green pastures or blue waters? Thames-Coromandel shortlists merger options

Three ‘absolutely live and genuine’ possibilities have made the shortlist - some of them looking more towards the Bay of Plenty than the Waikato.

Drought-busting Waikato water plan to flow on despite amalgamation

A new plan for dealing with Waikato’s increasingly frequent droughts will be set up to go ahead regardless of what local government reform brings.

Fate of millions of dollars wired from Bahamas to be decided in Hamilton

The money launderer was Venezuelan, the cash was from the Bahamas and who keeps it will be decided by a judge in Hamilton.

‘These people actually said these things’ - City writer says new play likely to cause a fuss

Russell Armitage has based the new play on transcripts taken from actual newspaper accounts of meetings between rangatira and European leaders in the 1850s and ‘60s.

Bittersweet day for Hurricanes as unlucky leader misses All Blacks cut

ANALYSIS: Dave Rennie says Du’Plessis Kirifi was a casualty of the uncapped Anton Segner’s ‘irresistible’ form.

What the regional council spends on eye-in-the-sky checks

Plans and drones utilised by Regional Council as cost effective compliance checkers

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Nicola Willis’s magic money tree and other go-to spending metaphors in NZ politics

Unfurl the money hose and fire up the cash bazooka: it’s time for a brief history of parliament’s favourite fiscal figures of speech.

New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this week

The Bear is back, House of the Dragon is back, and our most-anticipated local show of 2026 begins.

The shows we’re most excited to watch on HBO Max

The best recommendations for upcoming and returning shows to watch on the new streaming service.

The Beehive reno: Party leaders draw up their wishlists

Gerry Brownlee’s inbox is full of ideas.

‘We are oppressed by a brutal bourgeoisie’: What 96 years of living has taught painter Jacqueline Fahey

The beloved painter, and subject of a new short documentary, gives her take on the state of the world.

Should you trust Google reviews when it comes to restaurants?

Would you eat the sushi rated 1.6 by online critics?

Does National’s new Kiwisaver policy sound familiar?

Winston Peters and 2014 Labour would certainly think so.

Who’s your daddy? National’s family meeting has a coalition problem

National wants to be the daddy state, but it can’t get rid of the kids.

The man who brought fish and chips to New Zealand

Meet James Henry Pomeroy: inventor, fishmonger, and the man responsible for deep fried blue cod on a southern beach.

I hate the hairdresser’s, so I’ll invent the barber for women

I will obviously call this invention the Barbara.