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Man once offered to guard Jacinda Ardern. Now he's guilty of sending lewd emails

He previously offered to join Jacinda Ardern’s team before losing his security licence.

How a teen's passion for Māori wards led to shock win for mum

Dr Mawera Karetai won the Kōhi Māori seat without spending a dollar.

Otago University investigates Castle Street fireworks aimed at police

Fireworks were also fired toward a fire truck but missed the vehicle.

Move to allow freedom camping on shores of picturesque Central Otago lake gets backlash

A petition claims camping at Beacon Point threatens fragile wetlands nearby.

Liam Dann: ‘The worst is behind’ – Why economists see signs of turning point despite ugly job stats

ANALYSIS: Economists say the latest labour market data won't worry the Reserve Bank.

‘Severe recession’: NZ's last great department store feeling squeeze

Managing director Jonathan Ballantyne says the retail sector faces tough times.

Queen of burlesque, called 'an absolute legend' by Taylor Swift, announces three NZ shows

The burlesque icon brings her Nocturnelle tour to three NZ cities in 2026.

Armed police reopen Wellington street after apartment searched

A witness said she saw two people being taken away in handcuffs.

Watch: Police officers, firefighters targeted in Scarfies’ fireworks shootout

A 20-year-old man was held overnight after fireworks were aimed at officers.

‘Decent explosions’: Canterbury scrub blaze now under control but three structures lost

Thirteen fire trucks from across Canterbury attended the Darfield blaze.

Top prospect signs with Crusaders through 2028 as rising 'hybrid' talent

Coach Rob Penney says the goal is to turn Oli Mathis into a future All Black.

‘It’s a lot of work’: Inside the spike of Kiwis chasing US volleyball dreams

Volleyball’s renaissance in NZ is opening pathways to US colleges for young Kiwis.

The hidden gem travellers miss when in Perth

The incredible spot is just three hours south of the capital of Western Australia.

Six tonnes of fertiliser spills across city street

Fire crews worked to stop the fertiliser from reaching nearby waterways.

Tramper found dead on West Coast a 27-year-old German woman

She was reported overdue in the Fox River area on Saturday.

From farmers’ market to millions: The sweet rise of J’aime macarons

Bridget O'Sullivan built J’aime from a Christchurch market stall in 2008.