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Wealth guru on what to do when the markets plunge
Victoria Harris on why it is best to not divest during bear market runs.
Young cousins win Hiwaiterangi award at Matariki Awards
Atareta Milne and Te Haakura Ihimaera-Manley were unfazed by their illustrious company.
Teen paralysed by rare disorder loses ACC battle
Poor medical advice from a nurse caused a 7-8 hour delay in getting treatment.
Spraggon wants to pass on tips of traditional kai cooking to next generation
The key to cooking a good hangi is all in the rocks and preparation.
Dairy companies rail against Govt support for Fonterra capital re-jig
Claim that Govt is enabling Fonterra to avoid the risk of legal challenge.
Picton crash: Images reveal true horror of smash that killed seven
A van with nine people inside smashed head-on into a refrigerated goods truck.
'Carnage': Emergency responders' horror after seven dead in crash, including infant
An infant is among the seven who died this morning on SH1 near Picton.
Christopher Niesche: Australia faces biggest energy crisis since 1970s
Australians have been told to conserve power or face blackouts.
Why Amber Heard is 'terrified' of Johnny Depp all over again
Heard's tell-all Dateline interview reveals why the actress is still fearful of Depp.
Hundreds gather for boy racer meet in Onekawa
'... police will step in and take your vehicle from you.'
Will the Law Society make the changes it has pledged to tackle?
A review is being undertaken seven years after the Russell McVeagh incidents.
Visit by top US Navy official canned after crew catch Covid-19
His visit was to come amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Pacific.
Surprising origin of America's gun shame
One court case back in 2003 changed the way Americans look at guns.
Star All Black injury concern: Veteran played with broken thumb in final
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock could be in doubt for the start of the Ireland series.
Nasa's 'surprise' discovery on Mars
Not everyone is happy with the discovery on the uninhabited planet.
Police, Coastguard search overnight for person missing off Auckland coastline
Police launch and helicopter respond to search off Auckland coastline
Opinion: Why getting a divorce can be good for your kids
Expert advice on navigating a separation to achieve the best outcome for children.
Liam Dann: Amid the carnage one market just won't fall ... and it's killing us
Bitcoin, NFTs, stocks and property - it was a sea of red for market watchers last week.
MP Kiri Allan's courage: 'This journey has been a gift'
After her brave battle with cancer, the MP reflects on her tough year.
Shortland Street star joins all-new Taskmaster cast
Shortland Street star Kura Forrester had a blast on Taskmaster NZ.
Exclusive photos: Top Kiwi stars reunite after 28 years in drama about NZ's biggest meth bust
The TV series will film on location in the Far North for seven weeks.
Exclusive: Police shooting victim was on the run - inside gang man's troubled final years
Sam Fakalago was a King Cobra's associate.
Paul Catmur: It's time we taught crypto in schools
There are better places to learn about investment than the crypto markets.
The best dressed and the missing guests - inside the TVNZ+ launch
Spy's best-dressed nomination went to Seven Sharp's Jeremy Wells.
Kyle MacDonald: How can I help an angry employee?
The way forward is to have a conversation where you can express concern, not discipline.
'A 29yo in an 89yo's body': Kiwi model's warning after breast implant illness
Sarah Harris lived in a world 'consumed by the superficial' but is ready to love herself.
'I might get to see my kids grow up': Cancer breakthroughs offer new hope
Novel vaccines and new forms of precision medicine are changing the paradigm.
Diana Clement: Five steps to better financial wellbeing
OPINION: Do you have a healthy relationship with money?
Hamish and Kyle: On whether lockdowns were traumatic
Lockdowns were distressing for many - but was it trauma?
Hayden Munro: Pipe up if you have a fix for our water woes
Infrastructure needs to be replaced or repaired at an estimated cost of up to $180b.