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'Children are not safe around him': Estranged wife of ex-Tall Blacks coach speaks after athlete deaths
Two Philippines uni players coached by Tab Baldwin drowned in a team-building exercise.
'Horrendous' vandalism on new cycleway injures firefighter on route to work
'We are extremely disappointed by this, given the danger it poses,' NZTA says.
What we know about weight-loss drugs is rapidly changing
New York Times: What we’re learning from the global Ozempic experiment.
Liam Dann: No pain, no gain – why the property crash might be good for our economy
OPINION: House values have plunged 35.5% in Auckland and 40% in Wellington.
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Watchdog could quell election-year spats over policy spending - economist
National's finance spokesperson has attacked Labour's spending policies, with claims of an $18.2 billion shortfall.
'Happier': New OCD therapy a 'gamechanger' for 17-year-old
Clinical psychologists are hoping the four-day intensive exposure therapy, which costs thousands of dollars, will become part of the health system.
'A little bit terrifying': Share prices at level well above dot-com boom
The long-run Tobin Q average is 0.85 - it reached 1.47 in 2000 at the dot-com boom. It is now more than 2.1.
A 'hidden pandemic' of lung complications after surgery
NZ's recycling reality in question after plastic burning hearing
Church billboard opposes Bill to define woman and man
Australia stun Turkey at World Cup after selection gamble pays off
'Shock to all': Porirua city councillor dies
Parents fight to name nurse after death of daughter in mental health ward
Erica Hume's mother, Carey, said she and husband Owen would oppose the permanent name suppression of the nurse who dealt with her admission.
NZ First says overhaul of GMO laws unlikely before election
The Gene Technology Bill seeks to end an effective 30-year ban on the use of technologies like gene editing outside the laboratory.
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Pasifika doctor's 'many years of sacrifice' to obtain degree
Emeline Mafi's role as a junior doctor serving her community represents years of hard work, and sacrifices from her whole family to get her there.
KiwiRail contractor returns from retraining after 'faulty' track welding
KiwiRail says it's confident the contractor has been sufficiently retrained, after a series of faults that could have caused life changing injury were found.
'Nothing off table': shark culls on cards after attack at Sydney beach
The latest shark attack that critically injured a woman at Coogee Beach on Saturday has reignited calls for culling.
Willis dares Hipkins 'come clean' with Labour spending gap claim
The document's costings are based on National's own analysis of Budget figures and its opposition counterpart's announcements and other public statements.
Youth unemployment climbs to highest level in more than 30 years
Latest figures from Stats NZ show 17.3% of young New Zealanders are out of work, as the Government invests in training programmes to prepare more people for jobs.
'Wetter weather and cooler temps' to start off the week - MetService
MetService said conditions are set to become wetter and colder on Monday following a weekend of warmer temperatures.
Australia spoils Türkiye's return to the World Cup with a 2-0 victory
Goalkeeper Patrick Beach made eight saves for the Socceroos in their group opener as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looked on.
Hurricanes and Chiefs promise spectacular Super Rugby final
The two best teams in the competition reached next Saturday's showdown after remarkably similar semifinal demolitions.
$25 a week? Labour grilled on public transport savings claim
Transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere was pressed about the central claims behind average savings claims for commuters by Q+A interviewer Jack Tame.
Large fire breaks out at student flat in Dunedin overnight
Emergency services were alerted to the blaze on Harbour Tce at around 8pm on Saturday.
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Let the fiscal games begin: Nicola Willis tries to lure Labour into truth or dare, the policy edition
Fiscal holes of elections past have usually been unveiled after the opposition parties produced something resembling a fiscal plan or alternative budget.
Share your messages of support for the All Whites on the eve of their first match
Follow live coverage from Stuff’s reporters on the ground at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
Chris Wood eyes All Whites goal unlike any of the record 45 he’s scored before
The New Zealand captain came close to scoring as a teenager in 2010. Sixteen years later, he’s finally back on football’s biggest stage.
I’ll vote Labour again when Barb leads
Do you know what Chippie’s tragedy is? He’s really competent. But you and I both know that he’s not The One, he’s the interim CEO.
Getting divorced? This is how much of your KiwiSaver your partner could get
KiwiSaver is regarded as relationship property, but getting your hands on it can be complicated.
Move-on orders would push homeless youth into crime, researchers say
The Government’s proposed move-on orders would push homeless youths towards lives of crime and state dependency, Otago University researchers have found.
You're not eating too much, you’re eating too long
nutrition scams are everywhere. This isn't one. But it's no magic wand either, here's what the evidence actually shows.
‘Something’s not right’: The symptoms dismissed during pregnancy that led to a shock diagnosis
I remember the date when everything changed - June 15, 2016.
The $24m 'illusion' of programmes to stop family violence
Official reports are being signed off as completed without anyone checking if the victims are actually safe, new report show.
JAC T9 PHEV priced: hybrid ute makes NZ debut with segment-leading power claim
JAC have launched their new plug-in hybrid ute, now the most powerful dual-cab ute on sale in New Zealand.
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Post-Budget blow: National stranded sub-30% in latest poll
There is no Budget bounce for National, with the latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll confirming the party’s slump.
Fletcher Building’s big sell-off: Will it work?
There’s been a steady stream of sales announcements from Fletcher Building this year, but will they do what the company hopes? Here’s what analysts say.
High Court showdown over who pays for fisheries surveillance
A conservation group claims marine science is underfunded and the Crown is failing to recover costs from industry.
Is 30% now a ceiling for National, rather than a floor?
ANALYSIS: The coalition may be headed for another term in government, but poll after poll suggests National in the high 20s is now a structural political problem.
Wellington cafe owners seek $800k from former operator in liquidation
Paul Retimanu’s company has gone into voluntary liquidation owing about $3 million and leaving a sour taste with his former landlords.
NZ was trucking along until Middle East war, GDP data expected to confirm
The economy grew solidly in the first three months of the year before the Middle East fuel shock hit home, figures on Thursday are expected to show.
All Blacks No 10 jersey on line as Love meets McKenzie in fitting finale
ANALYSIS: Playmakers will both be in Dave Rennie’s squad but decider offers Hurricanes No 10 the chance to shake up pecking order.
Eight unaccounted for ‘suicide kits’ sent to New Zealand
Mystery surrounds the location of missing items sent to New Zealand from Canadian man who admitted assisting in 14 deaths.
Unruly passengers: The airline problem that won't disappear
OPINION: From drunken assaults to costly diversions, disruptive airline passengers remain a stubborn global problem
The election battle will be fought in two places
OPINION: As the latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll points to a razor-tight election, Tim Hurdle argues neither side has yet secured voters' confidence on the economy.
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‘Fierce competition’ as east Christchurch house prices heat up
The city’s eastern suburbs have had the biggest rise in house prices as buyers seek out value for money.
Oranga Tamariki employee claims he showed youths sexual content to distract them, banter was ‘misunderstood’
The Christchurch youth worker has failed in his attempt to get his job back.
‘People are going to be hurting’: High school student killed in North Canterbury crash
Rangiora High School will have counsellors and other support for students in place on Monday.
‘You’ve set the precedent’: Record-breaking crowd cheer on Matatū
The captain of the South Island’s women’s Super Rugby team has issued a challenge to fans: 12,000 people at every game.
The ‘chilling effect’ of changes to charitable donation tax rules
A surprise change to tax rules for large donations could affect major developments in Christchurch, the sector warns.
High Court showdown over who pays for fisheries surveillance
A conservation group claims marine science is underfunded and the Crown is failing to recover costs from industry.
A $20m Canterbury factory and a big bet on wool’s second life
A new factory is expected to create about a dozen jobs as it tries to turn strong wool into higher-value materials for everyday products.
Wild fish in North Canterbury lake tagged for first time in bid to track migration
Fish & Game staff have been tagging trout in Lake Coleridge since mid-May to gather data and migration patterns of the wild fishery.
South Island ‘falcon taxi’ saves injured kārearea found near Lake Tekapo
An injured kārearea has found a safe haven in Blenheim after a woman rescued the bird near Lake Tekapo, sparking a multi-driver ‘falcon taxi’ rescue effort across the South Island.
Christchurch start-up co-founder inspired by late in life dyslexia diagnosis
When Dorenda Britten was diagnosed with dyslexia, she was 74 years old — but suddenly things fell into place.
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Hamilton’s Aussie boom: Visitor spending tops $50m after flights return
One year on from the return of international flights to Hamilton Airport, Aussie spending has taken off across Waikato.
Applause in Cambridge as Peters takes aim at Paris accords, Labour and ‘flimflam’
NZ First leader took aim at targets including Labour, the Paris climate accords and the India Free Trade deal.
No time for full consultation as councils scramble to form amalgamation plans
There’s little time for formal consultation on the largest change to local government in a generation but councils are trying other ways to get feedback.
The crash detectives: Piecing together the final moments before disaster
From tyre marks and vehicle data to months-long investigations, crash investigator Graham Mako reveals what goes on behind police cordons.
Why home buyers are betting on the ‘Hamilton version of Compton’
Things appear to be changing in Bader, which is fast shedding its notorious reputation and drawing strong interest from bargain-hunting home buyers.
Chris Wood has scored a lot of All Whites goals. Now they need an iconic one on the biggest stage
The 34-year-old Premier League striker has 45 goals in 90 internationals, but is still searching for a moment that will be the first thing Kiwis think of when they hear his name.
NZ was trucking along until Middle East war, GDP data expected to confirm
The economy grew solidly in the first three months of the year before the Middle East fuel shock hit home, figures on Thursday are expected to show.
Online harm to outdoor adventure as WildDad comes to Waikato
Spending time in the online ‘sewers’ was the catalyst for a new father and child adventure group kicking off in Cambridge this week.
Post-Budget blow: National stranded sub-30% in latest poll
There is no Budget bounce for National, with the latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll confirming the party’s slump.
All Blacks No 10 jersey on line as Love meets McKenzie in fitting finale
ANALYSIS: Playmakers will both be in Dave Rennie’s squad but decider offers Hurricanes No 10 the chance to shake up pecking order.
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Love, actually, at 85: ‘I love him more now than I ever did’
A woman with ‘completely separate’ finances from her partner of 45 years enjoys his sense of adventure.
Why you can pry my VHS collection from my cold dead hands
It’s the most cumbersome, fallible format available on the market – and I can’t get enough.
‘Salad slinger’ Charles Williams knows how Aucklanders like to eat
‘So many people are budget-conscious, but also way more conscious about what they put into their bodies.’
Where to eat on Karangahape Road – an insider’s guide
The top food spots on Karangahape Road, from soufflés to natural wines to really good pies.
How Michael Jackson moonwalked into the centre of pop culture again
Why is Michael Jackson back? And why is he walking the streets of Christchurch?
‘Consider me bitten’: Stakes by Noelle McCarthy, reviewed
With Grand, McCarthy announced her talent. With Stakes, she drives it home.
Review: Te Ara Tupua is the road Wellington always deserved
Smell the sea salt, feel the looming hills: it’s your typical ride to Wellington, but in 3D.
The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending June 12
Major new Irish novel alert!
Memo to Labour: Wasteful spending is for roads, not public transport subsidies
Labour made a big mistake saying it would spend $65m making public transport cheaper. We need that money for roughly five metres of highway.
New details emerge of Te Māngai Pāho’s vision for Māori news
Change is afoot for the Māori news sector.