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Watch: Firefighters extinguish blaze in block of Wellington flats, probe under way to confirm cause
A witness can see a burned-out flat with smashed windows.

Dry skin after summer? Kiwi botanicals like kānuka and harakeke can help
The same properties that allow native plants to thrive in our environment can help skin.

‘They’re all like Reacher’: Alan Ritchson on how NZ men compare to famous character
Fantasy or fortitude? Understanding the obsession with Lee Child’s creation.

Griffin’s new Chocolate Sultana Pastie – an ‘amorphous lump’ or ‘a fresh take’?
Obsolete equipment forced Griffin's to change the recipe for the enduring biscuit.

Destiny Church block Auckland's Rainbow Parade
A group wearing Man Up T-shirts block Ponsonby Rd, holding up the parade as they performed a haka. Video / Supplied

Lotto Powerball results: Do you have tonight’s winning numbers?
Tonight's $5 million draw comes on the back of a $10.5m win last Saturday.

In the pursuit of relaxation: get active or rejuvenate in the Hawke's Bay
Introducing the ultimate countryside hideaway to both engage and disengage.

Auckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard case
The witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.

ANZ worker helps woman send $250k to scammers
A recording has emerged of an ANZ staff member helping a customer send $250,000 to scammers. Video / NZ Herald

Ben Sears ruled out of Champions Trophy
The Black Caps bowler has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy with a hamstring injury.

Seven-metre custom Manu platform installed in Viaduct Harbour
Seven-metre custom Manu platform installed in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour ahead of the Z Manu World Champs. Video / Z Manu World Champs

Market close: NZ shares rally as investors turn to OCR decision
The index finished the week ahead by nearly 0.7%.

"Absolute disgrace": Outrage over New Zealand-born teen's looming deportation
The teen's lawyer says he's never seen a case like it in 28 years in immigration law. Video / Cameron Pitney

‘Absolute disgrace’: NZ-born teen’s looming deportation to India draws outrage
Daman Kumar faces deportation to India despite his sister being allowed to remain in NZ.

Auckland FC and Phoenix seek spots in new Oceania Professional League
The new OFC Professional League is being backed by millions from Fifa.

Black Caps star ruled out with head injury
Rachin Ravindra suffered a nasty blow to the forehead while fielding in Pakistan.

Simeon Brown opens ward at North Shore Hospital
Health Minister Simeon Brown opens ward at North Shore Hospital. Video / Alex Burton

Eskdale man refuses buyout, stays on ancestral land after Cyclone Gabrielle
Cyclone Gabrielle floodwaters destroyed Waikato Gray’s Eskdale home in February 2023. He refused a council buyout, staying on his ancestral land in a caravan. Video / Rafaella Melo

Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds trailer
Trailer for the new Ursula Grace Williams' documentary about Kiwi musician Marlon Williams creating his first te reo Māori language album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka. Video / 818

‘Every major city is just a glorified town’: NZ roasted by AI chatbots
From housing to burnouts, Kiwi creator gets 'unhinged' results from ChatGPT and DeepSeek.

Spotlight told to halt using ‘Biggest Sale Ever’ over false advertising ruling
The store claimed it was its 'Biggest Sale Ever'. The ASA disagreed.

Takahē release to boost wild population
The bird once thought to be extinct is beating the odds in the wild.

Witness alleges he was punched by woman accusing NZ musician of assault
She says he gave her permission to punch him after he allegedly cheated on her.

‘Let’s do a deal': Government invites new entrants to disrupt supermarket sector
Nicola Willis happy to give disruptors VIP treatment.

US releasing Russian crypto kingpin who sent $140m in criminal profits to NZ
Part of exchange deal that saw Moscow free US teacher Marc Fogel.

Health NZ faces urgent legal action over thousands of proposed job cuts
The Public Service Association says a net 1500 jobs could be cut in some departments.

Kea Kids News: Have the drunks won? Ōtara playground removed
The Ōtara shops playground has been pulled down for public drunkenness! Reporter Richard investigates why leaders couldn’t kick them out and where kids can play now.

Nick Clark: Time to modernise New Zealand’s gene technology rules
OPINION: New bill presents a chance to finally lay to rest the ghosts of Corngate.