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Tinder match led to violent six-hour attack on woman in her home while kids slept

The judge described Christchurch man Craig Smith’s risk as “off the charts”.

'Huge' fire at former Hokitika psychiatric hospital being treated as suspicious

The buildings, turned into accommodation, were described as the 'spookiest backpackers'.

NZ acupuncturist jailed with wife after 'brainwashing' patient into sex in Queensland

Arthur Cunningham and his wife, Sheena Cunningham, were both found guilty on 10 charges.

Flag football: The growing NZ sport pushing for LA Olympics 2028

The five-a-side version of American football is making a leap in Aotearoa.

'I don’t give a s***': Man won't pay sister $300k; Mum's will written under 'undue influence'

Darryl Thackwell says his relationship with his mum was 'absolutely brilliant'.

Missed out on $20m Lotto prize? Kiwis from these three places scooped $250k First Division

Saturday's $20m winner became the 13th Powerball multi-millionaire this year.

Gisborne council standing by water plan despite warning over potential financial hurdles

90% of Gisborne submitters favour keeping water services in-house.

NZ receives 1500 refugees each year but Hawke’s Bay doesn’t settle any. Why?

Hawke's Bay would need more services and support to start taking refugees, an expert says.

Bookety Book Books' Mandy Myles wants to inspire Kiwi readers - here's how you can help her

Mandy Myles is optimistic about the book industry, despite the decline in literacy rates.

Alice Soper: Farah Palmer Cup offers platform for rising rugby stars

OPINION: Counties Manukau Heat aim to capitalise on depleted rival lineups.

Opinion: Gentrified dripping and beef tallow's surprising comeback

Taste-testing the socially acceptable face of fat.

Adventure over: Noel Edmonds' NZ TV show reportedly axed amid failing ratings

There was 'a great buzz' but the viewership 'just wasn't enough', a TV insider says.

West Coast chasing Grand National four-peat

The 10-year-old has a shot at joining one of racing's rarest clubs at Riccarton today.

'Everyone around you is dying': Heartbreak as both parents battle cancer

'Dad doesn't talk much now. He thinks it's the last time he's gonna see Mum,' son says.

Swarbrick reckons Greens leading Opposition, only party offering tax ideas

'No politician and no political party is entitled to anything.'

Family's concerns others may be involved in man's drug death shut down by coroner

Nigel Bom was found dead in his bed in March 2021. The coroner has linked it to meth.