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Family with disabled daughter booted from $700 front-row Hot Wheels show seats
About 500 tickets have been reallocated because of a safety issue.

'Favourite place on Earth': Hollywood star Jason Momoa makes moves in Queenstown
Aquaman actor has bought into a bar and is reportedly looking for a house.

'Significant risk': NZR and former ABs star on dangers of new collision sport
Former rugby star emphasises need for safety measures to avoid head trauma.

Nine Lotto players win over $24k each – where were the tickets sold?
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $6 million on Saturday.

From drought to deluge: Record rainfall troubles Northland communities
April's rain in Whangārei reached 402mm, breaking records held since 1943.

Society Insider: Former Black Cap's return to India; new power couple; True Bliss star on homophobic abuse
Plus, Nick Mowbray and Liam Lawson team up in California.

Canterbury horseman to honour Greg Sugars at emotional Rowe Cup
Race four is named 'Remembering Greg Sugars – Fond Memories from 2024 – RIP'.

Why Te Arai dune house is a standout
A ferry terminal, hotels, waterfront apartments, eye-catching new homes: who won awards?

Lotto numbers: Are you NZ’s latest Powerball multi-millionaire?
A jackpot of $6m was up for grabs and tonight's numbers have been drawn.

Opinion: Productivity the key, not austerity
OPINION: New Zealand is following global trends – but does not have to.

Netball archive uncovers rich history
How a storage locker is reshaping New Zealand's netball history.

Cook Strait ferry services cancelled as wintry weather brings large swells, snow and storms
Ferry services are cancelled for Cook Strait due to 7m swells.

Cuts to ICU beds at new Dunedin Hospital 'latest broken promise'
The new facility will open with 20 ICU beds, down from the planned 30.

Why Queenstown’s Bike to Brewery trail is the ultimate weekend activity
Scenic cycling meets craft beer on this relaxed trail from Arrowtown to Arthur’s Point.

Juliana Herrera murder inquest: Probation officer said paroled rapist 'high high' risk
A probation officer tasked with monitoring a paroled rapist has given evidence.

Severe thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits south
Temps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight.

Juliana Herrera murder inquest: Victim’s sister begs for answers
Parole Board and Corrections have reviewed how Joseph Brider was managed.

Opinion: The role of karakia in modern New Zealand
The University of Otago includes karakia in meetings for cultural safety.

'Exactly like a Canadian moose': Hikers report second Fiordland moose sighting this year
The unverified sighting has not been reported to DoC.

Tech Insider: Blackbird partner says Govt made mistake giving up on $300m Elevate fund
PLUS: Blackbird gears up for $1 billion raise.

The offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep
Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.