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Kea Kids News: Trolley fever sweeps Auckland as gumboots, cavemen, and moa race for glory

Auckland’s epic Trolley Grand Prix is back after 10 years! Reporter St. John gets the inside scoop from the wackiest pit crews as they prepare to blaze the track.

Opinion: Daman Kumar case shows it’s time to reconsider immigration law

OPINION: We need to protect the vulnerable, innocent and voiceless children.

Man wants $2.7m arson conviction wiped because he can't get a job

Arsonist asked 'Does this light fires?' as he bought a bottle of meths at service station.

‘Deteriorated really quickly’: Dai Henwood shares cancer update

'I've obviously got some tumour activity going on in my lungs.'

Opinion: How war games in Tasman Sea could push NZ closer to Aukus

OPINION: When geopolitical tension mounts, NZ tends to lean closer to traditional allies.

'Particularly challenging': Michael Hill NZ's revenue drops 7.4%, strategic review under way

The group said conditions in New Zealand remain particularly challenging.

First look inside Auckland Temple

The new Latter-day Saints (Mormon) temple is opening to public tours for the first time. Video / John Weekes, Supplied

Have there ever been so many Kiwis in global TV shows?

A look at some of the homegrown talent currently commanding TV screens around the world.

When should I let my child have caffeine?

Massey University’s Ajmol Ali says kids under-13 should always avoid caffeine.

China’s Cook Islands deal could impact NZ security, expert warns

China and the Cook Islands signed a five-year deal for seabed exploration.

Opinion: Five reasons Boomer men had it easier than the rest of us

OPINION: Boomer men grew up during a time of full employment and rising wages.

Small town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee game

Worthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.

Student flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ gone

A Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year.

Rowan Simpson's top 3 tips for entrepreneurs - and 3 ways to be wrong

The author of "How To Be Wrong: A crash course in startup success" offers insider tips. Video / Alyse Wright

China begins second military exercise in Tasman Sea

China notified NZ Defence of the live firing via radio channels on Saturday.

‘Disconcerting’: Australia says China has not explained naval live-fire warning

Chinese ships issued a live-fire warning via radio to planes over the Tasman Sea.

Cook Islands and China sign five-year seabed exploration deal

NZ called for a relationship reset after Cook Islands' China deal.

How a midwife escaped an African prison, crossed deserts and seas to find refuge in NZ

He was accused of helping a female prisoner escape hospital moments after she gave birth.