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What do 27% of NZers all have in common? They were born overseas.
Family of murdered 16-year-old cannot recover compensation from her killer
The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed an appeal over killer Sam Te Hei's $17,664 payout from the Crown f…
Recap: The Stuff debate as All Blacks drop centurion and change forwards for third test
Follow our live chat after the team naming for the third test between the All Blacks and Springboks in Johanne…
‘Life filled with love’: Family mourn couple found dead at Spanish villa
The family of Wellington-born Patrick Tobin and his wife Thomasina say the couple’s sudden deaths have left an…
Police shut Gisborne road amid incident on popular walkway
Grey Street has been closed near Awapuni Road/State Highway 35, with police asking people to avoid the area.
Government proposes mandatory asbestos testing for children’s sand products
The move comes after a series of recalls affecting various toy and craft kit brands in late 2025.
Woman who says bank bosses revealed her as whistleblower wins court challenge
The Employment Court has partially revived Melissa Jane Bowen’s case, finding she can pursue claims over an al…
Kiwi reality TV contestant breaks silence on dad’s fatal farm crash
“I've never talked about it with anyone. Not even my wife,” said the Alone Australia survivalist.
Another failed and scrapped MBIE IT project. This one cost taxpayers $5m
A former staff member claims the ministry hasn’t learned from past mistakes after a second multimillion-dollar…
The one thing five million Kiwis can still agree on
You don’t need to be a diehard Warriors fan to recognise the rallying catchcry of the Mt Smart faithful.
Gloriavale Christian School registration cancelled following special ERO review
The school remains open as a result of a High Court challenge by the board.
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Years of warnings, storms and slash: MPI now faces court action
Gisborne District Council says repeated attempts to get the Ministry for Primary Industries to address slash, …
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She was told Ted died in a dog attack. Nearly four years later, another story emerged
Caroline Daniel believed her beloved dog Ted had been killed by other dogs. Then she read what witnesses claim…
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Police seek footage from the night man was fatally struck by car in Te Puke
Police are appealing for information after a man walking along a highway was fatally struck by several vehicle…
NZ First MP replies to questions about bill defining ‘man’ and ‘woman’ at select committee
Jenny Marcroft, the NZ First MP behind the controversial proposal to legally define “man” and “woman”, fronted…
One of Auckland’s most ticketed streets sees a big drop in infringements
The pilot initiative began in May to address the parking issues on Onehunga Mall.
Allegations revealed after Dunedin councillor facing trespass leaks letter
A controversial first-term councillor faces a ban from the University of Otago campus, and has leaked a letter…
Fast-moving front bringing rain and strong gales to central NZ
A new weather front moving up from the south on Friday will bring strong northwest winds over central and nort…
Farming and forestry face higher council rates
Local governments invoke differential system for tax hikes of up to 1200% based on impact on local resources. …
FMA chief executive Samantha Barrass leaves amid turmoil
She had been suspended and was seeking reinstatement through the Employment Relations Authority.
Coalition clash as justice committee pushes to water down move-on orders
Officially, there was unanimous agreement to stop move-on orders be used against teenagers - but NZ First lead…
ACT will campaign on scrapping Māori and Pacific med school places as review remains hidden
ACT says a review of medical schools’ affirmative action schemes shows unjustified discrimination - but the re…
One plane each? Labour claims Luxon & Peters refused to be on the same plane for Pacific forum
Carmel Sepuloni questioned why Winston Peters and Christopher Luxon could not align their travel schedules, ca…
Body found in Pahiatua homicide investigation
Police investigating an October 2025 homicide in Pahiatua have found a body at Lake Rotokākahi near Rotorua.
NZ spending tax to ‘accelerate gender-responsive climate change mitigation’. Peters is not happy
Stuff can reveal the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has spent $15m helping other countries get ready for the Pari…
Part of SH1 closed in both directions after Karāpiro crash
A section of Tirau Road is expected to remain closed for several hours while crews recover from an earlier cra…
Iconic gay bar among five venues on same road fighting to keep licences
An iconic gay bar with more than 20 years of history in central Auckland is among five venues along K Rd facin…
Pedestrian killed in West Coast crash identified
The pedestrian who died after being hit by a car on the West Coast last month has been identified as Mary Schi…
‘You don’t even know what you’re talking about,’ says Labour MP. Then she admits mistake
Ginny Andersen wrongly claimed the National Land Transport Fund does not pay for road maintenance during a rad…
Police seek teenage boy after child assaulted at Porirua school playground
A child and their family were left shaken after an alleged assault at a Whitby school, with police seeking sig…
Our parents saw a different Franz Josef Glacier. What will our children see?
Franz Josef Glacier has retreated kilometres within a generation. As the world prepares to breach 1.5C of warm…
Northland man jailed for five years after deliberately lit fire kills homeowner
August Lemon set fire to a vehicle or carport after failing to find drugs, with the blaze spreading to the hom…
Man found hiding under car after vehicle crashes through Auckland fence
Police used the Eagle helicopter to track down three men who allegedly fled after a speeding car crashed in On…
‘Democracy’s lube’, ‘photos of Gerry’: The weirdest rhymes from MP’s farewell poem
Greg O'Connor used his valedictory speech to show off his poetry prowess.