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'Things are grim': Soaring costs pushing more Kiwis into hardship - advocates
Changes to benefits and Working for Families suggested to soften blow of inflation.
Inside the scandal rocking one of New Zealand's biggest churches
A church with more than 10,000 members is facing backlash from former members.
Matthew Hooton: Govt needs bold moves to head off soaring inflation
OPINION: Grant Robertson has presided over a 40 per cent increase in Govt spending.
Karl Puschmann: Solve the crime or die laughing in Murderville
The series' blend of murder-mystery and improv comedy is a killer combo.
Putin orders troops not to storm Mariupol hideout; busloads of civilians escape
Forces told instead to block stronghold "so that not even a fly comes through".
Harry's comments on Queen 'are his lowest move yet'
Prince Harry's latest move against the royal family has been labelled as an 'insult'.
Serial cheater confesses the 'worst thing' he ever did
Relentless cheater tells of the awful thing he did while his girlfriend was away.
Police 'frustrated' in search to locate Marokopa family
Police believe people that know Thomas Philips may have vital information.
Police shooting victim's former rugby mates reveal 'huge future' that never was
Kaoss Price's talents even drew a comparison with dynamic All Black Sonny Bill Williams.
Explained: Why do Australians live longer than Kiwis?
Australia touts a higher average life expectancy than NZ. Why is that?
'Our friendship is over?': Trump, Piers Morgan clash in explosive interview
Piers Morgan is set to release his new talk show with a fiery first guest.
Air NZ boss on green fuels: 'The clock is ticking, we're past just talking about it'
A 'wicked' problem needs Government and private sector help for a solution.
'Freakish': Beauden Barrett's glowing praise of RTS
Beauden Barrett has provided a glimpse behind the scenes.
Builder aborting $85m Onehunga apartment job frets for buyers
'Decision will no doubt be a tough pill to swallow' says builder.
Christopher Luxon wants us to scrap a public holiday. But which one should go?
Which public holiday can we dispose of? Toby Manhire investigates.
Johnny Depp's shocking testimony against Amber Heard
Depp made some bombshell statements in today's court hearing.
Tennis great: 'I was in an inappropriate relationship with my 50-year-old coach at 17'
Pam Shriver breaks her silence on sport's unspoken scandal.
Movie review: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Absurdly stupid but hoo boy is it entertaining.
Watch: Passenger attacks driver after car slams into motorway barrier
They survived a high-impact crash - only to start fighting one another.
New mum left in excruciating pain after severe infection missed post-birth
Jessica Barnfather woke from the anaesthetic screaming louder than when she was in labour.
Chernobyl seizure a nuclear risk 'nightmare'
Russian soldiers left explosives buried in the contaminated soil.
Rust producers fined for wilful gun safety failures
New Mexico authorities issue a scathing narrative of safety failures on the film set.
New political poll: Nats lead, just - what they'd need to govern
The party has also taken the lead in a demographic in which it has previously struggled.
'Covered in blood': Man in hospital after incident in North Island town
Police officers were at the scene near State Highway 57.
Wimbledon bans players from Russia, Belarus over Ukraine war
Players from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to play at Wimbledon this year.
Will inflation top 7pc today? Economists expect highest in 30 years
StatsNZ releases Consumer Price Index data for the March quarter this Thursday.
Watchdog faults bank after thousands drained from dead pensioner's account
'We felt that we have been unable to grieve for our mother.'
Paul Goldsmith: Radical changes being peddled in obscure Bills
OPINION: National's justice spokesman decries sneaky and radical changes to our democracy.
Mike Hosking: The cost of Covid over-reach - our failing economy's in a world of trouble
OPINION: We are in a world of trouble, writes Hosking.
Northland gets tough on rule-breaking boaties
Northland council gets tough on rule-breaking boaties.
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Waiwera's derelict and abandoned hot pools: New hope for a thriving future
Pools and a bottling plant were once owned by Russian Mikhail Khimich, who has died.