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Paul McPhun: Hopeless situation for Rohingya refugees
OPINION: Humanitarian crisis has languished five years - is anyone looking for a solution?

Snap building closures driven by untested WorkSafe guidance
Several high-profile buildings in Wellington have abruptly closed this year alone.

Bully or savvy politician: Is Trevor Mallard the best person for the Irish job?
Retiring Speaker Trevor Mallard has a complicated legacy.

Upmarket home converted into cannabis farm during housing crisis - stranded tourist jailed
Yen Nhu Cao said he didn't know growing cannabis was illegal in New Zealand.

Five hundred police brought in for Tamaki's protest
New figures show police were well stocked up with staff for the anti-Government protest.

'Pretty stupid': Explosion victim suffers 70pc burns, speaks of horror ordeal
Kevin Burney was grinding a metal drum when it exploded and caught fire.

How NZ's Covid isolation period could be shortened
Smarter isolation regime could cut transmission while enabling many to leave home earlier.

New $50m Herne Bay Countdown wins booze battle
Licensing committee critical of objectors, as two out of three fail to show at hearing.

Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine 'a warrior till the end'
NZDF says off-duty soldier's leave request didn't mention Ukraine travel plans.

Matthew Hooton: Brian Tamaki's movement is all brand, no substance
The major parties' rhetoric is almost entirely detached from any reality.

Judges declare Rockit the best exporter
"Taking a small apple to the globe in record numbers is not an easy task."

129 ram raids since May, 'almost of all of them' committed by people under 18
Spike in crime by young people a mystery.

'Unprovoked attack': Two stabbed near Auckland Town Hall after graduation ceremony
A member of the public intervened in a 'selfless act of bravery', police said.

Conspiracy theory couple charged with distributing objectionable material
Police arrested two people in Christchurch today with links to a far-right website.

Opinion: When an affair isn't the worst way to start a relationship
It's easy to judge but this non-traditional way of starting a relationship has upsides.

Burglar waited in garage as woman drove off, robbed house - then he was caught
The burglar was hiding only metres from a woman as she hopped into her car in the garage.

MPs' spending: Ministers notch up almost $1m in international travel
Ministers' international travel bill hit by post-Covid travel costs and inflation.

PM visits Costco megastore as opening date remains unclear
Ardern was joined by Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs David Clark.

'Doesn't feel right': Foster reacts to former All Black wanting to play for Australia
The ex-All Black could become the first player to switch between two tier one nations.

Police spent $3.7m responding to Parliament occupation
The cost of the occupation has ballooned by more than $1 million.

Aussie F1 star hit with final insult after contract terminated
Ricciardo confirmed the 2022 season would be his last at McLaren.

Ian Foster on Barrett injury and All Blacks rookie's big chance
Barrett has been ruled out of this weekend's test against the Pumas in Christchurch.

Traffic chaos: Flooding causes motorway delays; SH20 southbound closed temporarily after crash
Strong winds are making driving conditions unsafe across the bridge.

Man spends three months foraging for kai, hunting after swearing off supermarkets
Father of two mainly lived off fish, wild game and locally grown fruit and vegetables.

Political Roundup: Why the Gaurav Sharma saga is important
Hamilton West MP has raised some important questions about goings-on in Parliament.

Couple loses dream home after one email
Couple devastated after losing tens of thousands to scammers.

'Strong, hardcore, handsome but extremely humble': NZ soldier killed in Ukraine is named
The soldier was on a period of leave without pay at the time.

How can I tell if I'm depressed or burned out?
New York Times: How to tell the difference, and what to do about both.

Russian airstrike on Ukraine railway station kills at least 22
Rocket attack on a railroad station in central Ukraine on the country's Independence Day.