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Monky business: Fake ‘monks’ allegedly target Auckland pedestrians in bracelet street scam
Victims report being handed bracelets then aggressively asked for money.
'Big impact': The Warriors forward driving Tanner Stowers-Smith's 2026 form surge
Tanner Stowers-Smith opened up on The Big League Podcast following the loss to the Sharks.
Madcap move or masterstroke? Will Matthew Hooton make – or break – The Post?
Hooton's appointment comes amid questions about The Post's future ownership.
Alex Powell: Liam Lawson’s form is ruining Red Bull’s masterplan
OPINION: What we learned from the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Auckland councillors urge Manurewa board member to quit after SFO referral
A video allegedly shows him asking a contractor for money and a donation.
They tracked fitness, food and sleep obsessively. Now they’re tuning out
NY Times: Reformed optimisers are cancelling Pilates and having that extra glass of wine.
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How much will Labour's public transport fare cap policy really cost?
Analysis - Economists say Labour appears to have underestimated its $65m pricetag, and National's claim the policy could cost as much as $1.6b is "utter nonsense".
Wellington's new water entity estimates $25b over 30 years for safe water, clean beaches
Tiaki Wai will spend $800 million in its first year as it takes over ownership and management of the region's water assets from 1 July.
The region that's overtaken Canterbury as NZ's top economy
Despite losing the top spot after two consecutive quarters, Canterbury remains in a strong position, supported by dairy, population growth, tourism and ongoing investment.
'We're here to play football': All Whites keep focus on World Cup opener
New challenges, including a zoo - Predator Free Wellington moves into the next phase
Quarter of young people report high psychological distress
Dunedin poet Ian Loughran died after lack of follow-up care
Wilson Parking takes former South Island boss to court
Cloudy future for Ngāti Maru deals with Taranaki councils
Hospital failed Māori patient seeking return of womb intact, HDC finds
A Māori patient made it clear they wanted their womb back "whole and intact" for cultural reasons, but their whare tangata was sent to the laboratory for testing.
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Politics likely to overshadow All Whites opener with Iran
Analysis: US Correspondent Logan Church reports from LA where local Iranians told him they don’t want this game happening.
Son of Norway crown princess sentenced to four years in prison for rape
Marius Borg Høiby was found guilty of two of the four rape charges he was facing and acquitted of the other two.
KiwiSaver provider told to pay $500 over delays in withdrawal
The woman says it took more than 30 working days for her rent arrears to be paid.
Injury concern for All Whites midfielder ahead of World Cup opener
Matt Garbett picked up a hamstring injury during training yesterday and was under assessment by the team’s medical staff today.
Cause of death confirmed for infant found on side of Blenheim road
Police are urgently appealing for the family of the infant to come forward.
What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
A peace deal between the US and Iran is set to be signed in Switzerland later this week.
What to know as NBR releases its 2026 Rich List
The 2026 list from the National Business Review revealed the number of billionaires in New Zealand had risen from 18 to 26 in just a year.
Deal reached to end Iran war, Trump orders stop to US naval blockade
Key mediator Pakistan said the signing would take place on Friday in Switzerland.
Rent rise on the cards for pensioner housing units in mid Canterbury
Residents charged 55% of the market rate for some of the 102 elderly persons housing units, but that may increase to an 80% minimum.
Stowaway twin Joanne Ingham's death ruled natural despite bruising, abuse
Joanne Ingham, 43, was found unresponsive in the toilet of a Wellington motel room on June 7, 2022, with her death initially treated as unexplained.
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Talk to the team, predict the results, share your support: Your FIFA World Cup – live
Follow live coverage from Stuff’s reporters on the ground at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
Dreams are made in Los Angeles. They’re also crushed. What’ll it be for the All Whites?
ANALYSIS: The bright lights of the World Cup stage are about to shine on Darren Bazeley and his charges. How they handle them will be decisive.
Aussie tax changes spark rush for homes in NZ’s billionaire ‘bolthole’
The surge in wealthy buyers looking at Queenstown has added fresh pressure to one of New Zealand’s most expensive and resilient housing markets.
Waimauku has it over Coatesville for lifestyle and things to do
This Waimauku country sanctuary looks like it’s been transplanted straight out of Tuscany, but it has plenty of Kiwi colour and personality.
‘I don’t want my mum in the harbour’: Historic urupā a metre from collapsing cliff
Rising sea levels, surging tides and extreme weather events have all contributed to the coastal erosion.
Tell us which city in New Zealand has the best food scene
From fine dining and neighbourhood favourites to night markets, brunch spots and local classics, every city has a claim to being New Zealand’s best place to eat.
Tax the super-rich vs cut corporate welfare: How Green, Te Pāti Māori and ACT would run NZ
Stuff asked each of the parties what their budget would look like if they were solely in charge. ACT, Te Pāti Māori and the Greens replied. This is what they said.
All Whites ‘raring to go’ as 16-year World Cup wait ends
The All Whites return to the World Cup stage for the first time since 2010, opening their campaign against a disrupted Iran side in LA.
New Labour policy shocks minister: Party wants to cancel primary school testing
Labour says it’s now a new policy, it’s just almost no one had seen the announcement before.
My child is a picky eater - are they actually okay?
You’re not alone. I remember when my kids were younger and it was a struggle to get them to eat anything.
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Post poll: Nats underwater on cost of living
New polling shows National is well behind Labour on the issue voters say is their top concern - the cost of living.
Simeon Brown ousts Medical Council leadership over 'ideological agenda'
The Medical Council chairperson and deputy chairperson have been dumped after the minister attacked the regulator's focus on privilege and culture.
Tiaki Wai’s $25 billion spend on Wellington pipes - and the $2390 average bill
The average water bill across Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington will be $2390 for the first year, with the average homeowner paying $466 more in Wellington than Upper Hutt.
Why this is the most important game in All Whites history, and how they secure an unprecedented result
ANALYSIS: Iran will be favourites in Los Angeles, with the political backdrop pressure backdrop, as Chris Wood’s Kiwis chase a nation-stopping first World Cup win.
Risk emergency fund to fix roads could run dry after another major event
Documents seen by The Post highlight the funding pressures of weather events, but NZTA says emergency works are a high priority and other options would be on the table.
Pike River Mine families want ‘major revisions’ to Government safety reforms
The families of victims of the Pike River Mine explosion are ‘heartbroken’ the Government is pushing ahead with much-criticised workplace safety reforms.
Get in quick for final tickets, urge Hurricanes as rapid sellout and $500k hosting bonus looms
Tickets for the Hurricanes v Chiefs decider go on sale at 10am Tuesday and chief executive Tony Philp predicts the ‘house full’ sign could go up as soon as Tuesday night.
‘Like a form of torture’: Māori far more likely to be secluded, watchdog finds
NZ's mental health watchdog says the system is improving on waiting times and workforce, but gains aren’t reaching Māori and young people, the groups in deepest distress.
Creative NZ challenged to get extra $4 million to artists amid overhaul
Creative NZ has been challenged to get at least $4m more into the hands of artists as part of a major restructuring that will cut jobs and shift funding decisions to regional partners.
Review into Public Service Commission’s Facebook advertising months overdue
The independent review into the purchase of social media adverts in the lead up to the public sector’s “mega strike” is more than two months late.
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Rolleston’s park and ride options face tighter squeeze as NZTA works loom
Rolleston’s park and ride squeeze could be about to get worse, with no new facilities on the horizon and roadworks expected to spell the end of overflow parking near the town’s busiest commuter hub.
Risk emergency fund to fix roads could run dry after another major event
Documents seen by The Post highlight the funding pressures of weather events, but NZTA says emergency works are a high priority and other options would be on the table.
Ex-All Black Andrew Mehrtens says revealing debt behind bankruptcy bid would cause ‘irreversible reputational harm’
Bankruptcy-fighting former All Black Andrew Mehrtens has succeeded in keeping the amount he owes a Christchurch law firm secret, for now.
Wilson Parking seeks claim over all assets and profits from rival it says stole company secrets
A former Wilson Parking employee-turned-rival has been taken to court over a new parking business he set up in 2024.
National gang boss with designer clothes and champagne collection denies knowledge of multimillion-dollar drug enterprise
The national commander of the Comanchero Motorcycle Club says he didn’t know anything about a multimillion-dollar drug syndicate flooding the South Island with life-ruining drugs.
Simeon Brown ousts Medical Council leadership over 'ideological agenda'
The Medical Council chairperson and deputy chairperson have been dumped after the minister attacked the regulator's focus on privilege and culture.
Pike River Mine families want ‘major revisions’ to Government safety reforms
The families of victims of the Pike River Mine explosion are ‘heartbroken’ the Government is pushing ahead with much-criticised workplace safety reforms.
‘Sorry, sorry, sorry’: Mum’s five weeks with twins in overcrowded NICU
Kerri Lee-Lissington remembers saying “sorry” constantly during the five weeks her premature twins spent in Christchurch Hospital's neonatal intensive care unit.
Post poll: Nats underwater on cost of living
New polling shows National is well behind Labour on the issue voters say is their top concern - the cost of living.
Habitat restoration bigger key to whitebait’s survival than fishing, researcher finds
Restoring rivers and streams could be just as important as fishing restrictions in preventing the collapse of New Zealand’s threatened whitebait species, new research suggests.
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South Waikato conduct complaint costs could hit $80k mark
Investigations into council conduct complaints have cost $38,237, and with three more on the way, councillor Dave Shaw wants them all dropped.
Peace deal brings relief but don’t expect old fuel prices until 2027
Fuel suppliers, truckies and farmers across the Waikato are anticipating relief at the pump after a peace deal between the United States and Iran.
Victoria St bus stop cull not a step toward a no-car Victoria St
A looming bus ban on Hamilton’s Victoria St has sparked both commuter fury and assurances that it’s not a precursor to full pedestrianisation.
‘Lucky you turned’: Jail for man who shot ex while she held baby
A young Hamilton mother opened the front door to find her her ex-partner there. Then she heard a shot and felt a burning sensation on her head.
‘Reverse Uber’: Rideshare pitched for Hamilton commuters
Waipā District councillor Clare St Pierre is looking to develop a community service rideshare service for the Hamilton commute.
‘Confidence is definitely back’: The forgotten All Black timing his run to perfection
After a frustrating stint on the sidelines, Leroy Carter gave a reminder of all his x-factor in the Chiefs’ semifinal rout of the Crusaders.
Maverick mayor hits out at Waikato 'super city' idea
Matamata-Piako District mayor Ash Tanner thinks local government leaders shouldn’t be axed as amalgamation sweeps across the country.
‘She was powerless’: Hamilton man jailed for terrorising heavily pregnant partner
For months, Tyronne Young subjected his pregnant partner and their infant child to a saga of intimidation and violence.
‘More time at home’ for Waikato Hospital cancer patients
Beds have been freed up at Waikato Hospital due to a new treatment approach that means more cancer patients can spend the night at home.
Hamilton seeks more speed cameras, considers self-funding
The council’s interested in getting more cameras but the purse strings at NZTA are unlikely to stretch to that.
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The greatest hits of Matthew Hooton, the new editor of The Post
Who is the new editor of Wellington’s newspaper? He is many, many, many things.
New To Streaming: What to watch on Netflix NZ, Neon and more this week
Including one of the best films of 2025, and an unmissable family-friendly adventure on Māori+.
Everything you need to know about HBO Max – and what it means for your favourite shows
All the important details about the upcoming launch of HBO Max in New Zealand.
The unforgettable Ingham twins
It was a story that captivated a nation, a story that had it all – romance, adventure, danger, and that interview with Paul Holmes.
New Zealand hospitality closures: the latest numbers and what they mean
With liquidations soaring and six-figure debts making headlines, we look behind the figures.
How distrust in healthcare is fuelling multiple outbreaks across the globe
When communication from health officials weakens, and distrusting actors fill the gaps, everyone’s health is put at risk.
The rugby league club where reo Māori is spoken first
Accessing mainstream sports competitions can be difficult for players with te reo Māori as their first language. In the depths of West Auckland, one club is going against the grain.
Do Labour’s numbers add up?
In election season tradition, the fight over policy mathematics has begun.
The Golden Mile project deserves to die. But it must rise again
Wellington’s decade-long failure to upgrade a street is a damning indictment on the council and the city itself. What Andrew Little does next could define his mayoralty.
Which jobs are most at risk from the irresistible rise of artificial intelligence?
A new study identifies 82 roles at risk of disruption.