A Colombian man who left his aggressor with a brain injury after a racially charged Hamilton street fight has been granted a discharge without conviction, with the court ruling he acted under extreme provocation.
A deliberate act of vandalism on Wellington's new Ngauranga to Petone shared path has left a firefighter injured and a community questioning the cultural hostility that still surrounds cycling infrastructure in New Zealand.
The White Ferns face an uphill battle in the T20 World Cup after a dismal fielding display allowed the West Indies to chase down 163 comfortably.
Former Tall Blacks coach Tab Baldwin has apologised after two athletes drowned during a training exercise in the Philippines, sparking safety protocol investigations.
Wellington Airport is back in action after a terminal fire triggered evacuations and left travellers stranded. Here is what you need to know about the disruptions.
Adrian Bell's family chose compassion over vengeance after his death. The driver who killed him received home detention. A story of grief, grace and systemic questions.
Six months after Australia banned social media for under-16s, teens are bypassing it. But could this pragmatic policy still protect the next generation of kids?
A Nelson driver who crashed with massive drug levels in his system gets home detention, raising questions about rehabilitation, job loss, and road safety.
David Harbour breaks his silence on Lily Allen's 2025 divorce album, calling it 'weird' while respecting her artistic privilege. The actor also opens up about mental health struggles and the link between creativity and vulnerability.
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A hospitality worker faced five redundancies in six years as New Zealand's dining sector battles rising costs and restructuring. His story reveals the human toll of systemic instability.
Auckland's council has voted to pare back its ambitious housing intensification plans, opting for a more conservative approach that leaves most suburban streets untouched.
Shannan Taylor sentenced to 22 years for raping two women, including a new mother. Survivors describe devastating trauma as court debates rehabilitation.
Russia's new ambassador wants to discuss dessert, not Ukraine. But his dismissal of ICC warrants and war crimes raises serious questions about diplomatic engagement.
The raw power of the Hauraki Gulf has once again reminded Aotearoa's maritime community of nature's upper hand, after a SeaLink ferry lost both of its life rafts to heavy swells while traveling from Great Barrier Island.
An 81-year-old Hamilton man feels cheated after his attacker was granted home detention leave despite a brutal assault that ended his 62-year career.
As regional connectivity crumbles, IATA debates if NZ should subsidize rural air routes. Plus, how AI and robotics could solve aviation's staffing crisis.
A Christmas Day shooting in Lower Hutt exposes the deep intersections of gang violence, meth addiction, and systemic rehabilitation failures in Aotearoa.
Alexander Zverev edges closer to a long-elusive Grand Slam title after defeating Jakub Mensik in the French Open semi-finals. He'll face Flavio Cobolli in Sunday's final after Matteo Arnaldi's withdrawal.
Prime Minister Luxon calls China's sanction on NZ MPs inappropriate, defending democratic sovereignty and independent foreign policy traditions.
SpaceX is going public with massive losses, a plan for space AI data centres, and an iron grip on voting rights for Elon Musk. Here is what investors need to know.
Swiss investigation into oil trader Gunvor exposes corruption networks in Gabon that outlasted the Bongo era, putting Oligui's reform promises to the test.
Budget 2026 allocates $35m to ambulance services, but unions and progressives argue relying on charity for essential healthcare is a systemic failure needing full public funding.
Wellington City Mission questions why proposed move-on orders target rough sleepers, calling it criminalisation of survival when the system has failed them.
As Australia makes success costlier, New Zealand has a unique chance to attract global talent and capital. Here's why we must seize this moment for innovation and growth.
The most professional-looking answers, backed by strongest-looking citations, were also the most likely to contain buried factual errors,
The government's push to tighten welfare access for young people and homeowners is now open for public submissions, but critics say the process is being rushed and the policy is out of touch with reality.
A new study reveals New Zealand children's enjoyment of reading and maths is plummeting. Are rigid curriculum shifts and structured literacy to blame?
The Knights of Charity Gala 2026 unites film legends and philanthropists at Cannes, proving luxury and humanitarian impact can go hand in hand.
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