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'Testing the system': 108 young offenders abscond while on electronic monitoring
It's suspected Covid lockdowns may have influenced a rise in absconding incidents.
'Like a heart attack': Farmer on the $16b threat to NZ's economy
How foot and mouth could decimate NZ's agriculture sector.
Man charged with sabotage believed to be first in NZ history
The charge was originally introduced to prevent foreign interference during WWII.
Commonwealth Games 2022: All you need to know
Everything you need to know about the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
'What a joke': Maria Folau blasts NRL pride jersey 'hypocrisy'
The ex-Silver Fern and wife of Israel Folau fired up amid the Manly pride jersey scandal.
'They've made a lot of sacrifices': Super coach's radical solution to reward Warriors
Melbourne Storm coach believes the Warriors should get a points boost.
Law Society president denies allegations of 'behaviour concern'
Jacque Lethbridge denies the claims and backs a culture review of the Law Society.
Tenants compensated for power used by landlord to build tiny home on site
'Elevated level of swearing' in landlord's texts to tenants over who should cut trees.
Fees could rise after clean-car policy too successful
The Government's EV policy is a runaway success - but that has come at a big cost.
Retirement gap: Academic lambasts finance industry, Govt over lack of progress
Dr Pushpa Wood has called to more action from employers and government.
Kiwi country music star John Grenell dies at age 78
'He was just a wonderful guy, wonderful voice': Paying tribute to Kiwi singer.
$400m Queen St apartments: Design experts want changes to improve elegance
A site beside the famous and troubled theatre would become a 43-level tower.
Shareholder challenges Ryman board, plans FMA complaint
Dispute about what was listed as completed and whether that was true.
Sneak peek: Auckland Airport's $200m retail outlet centre
More than 100 stores will sell fashion, athletic/leisure items and homeware brands.
Sex abuse trial: Man accused of sex with minors a 'bald-faced liar', says Crown
Man admits having sex with two children but claims it was consensual.
Police speaking to two young people after Blenheim school lockdown following second threat in 24 hours
Police revealed more threats were made to schools today.
'Freight train of low pressure': New Zealand's 10 wettest spots this month
A 'freight train of low pressure' has helped deliver NZ one of its soggiest months ever.
Woman suffers serious burns after sinkhole opens up at Rotorua's Whakarewarewa Village
The husband received moderate injuries trying to pull his wife from the sinkhole.
'It means nothing': Video of man destroying pounamu causes outrage
Social media users found the video spiritually and physically troubling.
Mena Suvari says abusive ex 'manipulated' her into threesomes
Actor reveals harrowing details about her sexual history in a new interview.
John MacDonald: Razor Robertson has my blessing to leave
OPINION: Scott Robertson has made it clear he is sick of waiting for the All Blacks job.
Steve Hansen speaks out on Foster, Razor and slams NZR for 'not doing their job'
The former All Blacks coach launched a stunning attack on NZR in an explosive interview.
The royal relation who has caused more trouble than any other
Opinion: Daniela Elser reveals the person causing the most tumult.
Petrol price tumble: Relief at the pump as cost of gas drops further
Petrol prices have dropped a further 20c a litre since a week ago.
Free speedway tickets and spas: What tourism bosses are doing to attract staff
'Simply no people left in Queenstown looking for hospitality work,' says business owner.
Turkey's interest rate gamble backfires with 80% inflation
The country's president believes higher interest rates actually fuel inflation.
Thomas Coughlan: Unforced errors hurting Luxon, Greens
OPINION: National's leader makes three avoidable mistakes.
Mike Hosking: The blunt, astonishingly bad economic picture confronting us
OPINION: We have made it way worse than it ever needed to be.
'Worst-case scenario': More than 1000 Auckland buses cancelled daily
Auckland Transport deals with a driver shortage and winter sickness.
'Utterly overwhelmed': Child psychiatrists plead for action to fix staffing crisis
Doctors say too many young Kiwis are not getting timely care for serious mental illness.
Chlöe Swarbrick: What's happened to tertiary education?
OPINION: Today's students are this country's future professionals.
Museum collecting tennis balls thrown at journalists during Parliament protests
They're part of a long-term collection, tracing the country's experience with Covid-19.