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Shortland Street's fate hangs in the balance amid industry changes
The head writer left for the UK, and staff were told to find new jobs.

Sir Bob Jones columns: A sharp tongue and a sharper pen
OPINION: Sir Bob Jones didn’t pull punches. He threw them – with panache.

Market close: Mainfreight drives another strong NZ finish
Logistics firm's rally helped push the New Zealand sharemarket to a higher close.

‘Don’t worry mate, I’m not going to leave you’: Bravery medal for cops in Muriwai landslide tragedy
The pair stayed with dying fireman even as second landslide crashed down in the darkness.

On The Up: 'Astonishment' - What Rocky Horror creator thinks of stamp homage
NZ Post has released a set of four stamps honouring Richard O'Brien's creation.

Seymour's vision for Tauranga's growth challenges
David Seymour addressed infrastructure and housing issues in Tauranga.

'Reckless': Martin Cooper and real estate agency fined for non-compliance
Business under pressure during Covid times and 'significant' sales downturn: Martin Cooper

Treaty Principles Bill is dead and buried but our silent division is dangerous
OPINION: The Treaty debate highlighted splits in Aotearoa, showing deep cultural divides.

High-profile businessman Sir Bob Jones has died
He died in Wellington today and is survived by three sons and six daughters.

'Big bang': Tourist recalls moment he escaped house bus fire that killed his wife
Jirong Wang was found dead inside the bus; Airbnb owner 'deeply shaken'.

‘State-house boy from Naenae’ to property magnate: Sir Bob Jones' colourful, controversial life
He didn’t suffer fools, loved boxing, smoked a pipe and liked to buy buildings on corners.

Police seek dashcam footage after body found in burnt-out car
Police want footage that can help them piece together what happened.

Agents fined $35,000 after vendor suffers $73,000 loss on sale
The Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal ruling is seen as an unusual case.

Opinion: Australia's bold strategy may inspire NZ Rugby policy shift
OPINION: The plan challenges the belief that coaches need years to make an impact.

Jamie Beaton’s Crimson buys Being AI’s school in Takapuna, reveals more bricks-and-mortar plans
The troubled Being AI slims down.

Kiwi teen bucks the trend in tough Moto3 world championships
Cormac Buchanan is the first Kiwi in 25 years to contest a full MotoGP season.

Body found in burned-out vehicle in Wellington park overnight
A scene examination is due to take place today.

The All Blacks starting XV: How Razor will pick his team and who's vying for spots
Liam Napier analyses last year’s team and looks at where changes will come in 2025.

'Catastrophic': Learner driver killed hitchhiker 79 days after getting licence
Family of British tourist angry over young driver's 'lack of respect'.

'Tax on healthcare': Whangārei man paying $25k in GST on cancer treatment
Merv Williams must pay more than $25,000 in GST for his cancer treatment.

Oliver Mander on CEO pay
NZSA chief executive Oliver Mander speaks about CEO pay in 2024. Video / Dean Purcell