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‘Feels like a liability on the roof now’ - SolarZero in liquidation
Directors advise more than 160 employees that firm is unable to continue trading.

Opinion: Treaty bill a threat to Māori health and rights
OPINION: I was incensed and distressed to see the Treaty Principles Bill tabled.

NZ joining Aukus could erode China's trust, ambassador warns
China warns NZ of 'negative impact' if it joins, affecting trade ties.

What's on in Christchurch this summer? Theatre, freebies and fireworks
The host of activities and events are lined up for the Garden City.

Mutes from Mars break disability barriers through music
Featuring musicians with disabilities, Mutes from Mars perform in Hawke's Bay on Nov 28.

Hamish Pinkham’s tips for festival success: The music, the venue and the vibes
Black Barn will be a 'natural home' for the event, with a 'pulsing bassline' thrown in.

Health funding changes more a ‘sticking plaster’ than a real cure - doctors
Doctors warn new funding won’t solve healthcare crisis.

Nine Questions with Sir Ashley Bloomfield - his idea of perfect happiness and his greatest fear
Why the former health chief rates this ex-All Blacks captain as his most admired NZer.

Letters: Christopher Luxon critique unfair and unbalanced – Sir Bill Birch
OPINION: 'I am astounded by the article written by Matthew Hooton.'

NZ's secret radioactive waste facility
The storage facility, made with concrete and steel, was kept secret at the request of the Health Ministry. Video / Ben Dickens Graphics / Corey Fleming

'Remove the gag clause': Doctors should be able to mention assisted dying - ministry
Government says any changes will be left to a member's bill.

Enraged butcher was chopping veges before using knives to stab wife to death
Peter Lamont will be released from prison and deported to Britain next year.

Here comes the heat: Parts of NZ to hit 30C this week
Kiwis are in for an early dose of scorching summer days - and nights - later this week.

Watch: Secret radioactive waste facility built; neighbours 'horrified' they weren't told
The Health Ministry argues the facility was built in secret due to 'national security'.

Wellington's new music venue
Ethan Manera interviews the owners of Wellington's new music venue, Meow Nui. Video / Mark Mitchell

Editorial: NCEA, truancy, Covid - problems pile up for schools
The Education Minister needs to help students, parents and teachers.

One year of the coalition: Is there a vision for the rest of the term?
Today marks the anniversary of the current Government taking office.

‘Every human being for themselves’: Winston Peters hints at 2026 election plans
Winston Peters says all coalitions are difficult and you have to compromise.

Ryan Bridge: Supermarkets are price gouging forgetful shoppers with cost of paper bags
OPINION: How much profit are the supermarkets making here?

Reti says good progress being made on Whangārei Hospital rebuild
Whangārei Hospital is in such a dire state that parts of the roof leak when it rains.

Winston Peters urges France and New Caledonia to find ‘a new pathway forward’ after unrest
Winston Peters spoke to French leaders in Paris overnight.

Whangārei Heads residents sick of slow pace want quick change
Should local speed limits be relaxed during school holidays?

'Public safety risk': New documents reveal why Niwa is taking over MetService
The relationship between the two weather forecasters is tense and duplicative.

From derelict church to Wellington’s ‘most ambitious’ new music venue
Capital effort: Meow Nui brings couple's vision to life.

3000 join Māori electoral roll after Treaty Principles Bill hīkoi
Organisers of the hīkoi mō te Tiriti promoted a switch from the general roll.

Health practitioner denies sharing Olivia Podmore's medical info with coaches
Practitioner agrees an old boys' network existed in Cycling NZ.

'Generosity and spirit': The trail of kindness that raised $500k for hospice
Work of over 400 volunteers a 'testament to the compassion that defines this community'.

'F*** you': Man's human right's case thrown out after he sent abusive messages to courts, lawyer
Hone Puriri Harawira appeared to threaten the lawyer’s family in an abusive email.

Parents stunned after department store charges $25 for Santa photos taken on phone
'Our printed photo was really orange, it made us all redheads.'