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Herbs legend Dilworth Karaka dies

The singer helped drive Herbs' pro-peace, anti-nuclear and social justice anthems.

'I love chasing bad people': TVNZ's Barbara Dreaver on being fearless under fire

A behind-the-scenes account of reporting from the Pacific's front line.

How Jonah Lomu’s boys are turning heartbreak into hope for other kids

The Jonah Lomu Foundation will support Kiwi youths who have lost a parent.

Horror crash that killed trio was preventable if highway barriers up to standard, coroner finds

Three men died in the crash and a survivor suffered lifechanging injuries.

From data centres to hotels: The biggest property deals of 2025 second half

But expert warns foreign investor appetite for New Zealand assets may cool due to the war.

Rydges Wellington, Sofitel Queenstown sold to Americans for $250m

NZ Hotel Holdings said last year it wanted to sell seven hotels: First two about to go.

Teak directors tout $10m in claims as creditors push to oust liquidators

The directors also defended appointing PKF, raising questions about a move to get BDO in.

Teak Construction liquidation: Max Key caught in $7.9m failure

Subcontractors complained they were owed large amounts over extensive periods of time.

Back from the dead: Kiwi axeman competing months after dying in wife's arms

Kahu Woolley was mid-competition in November when he collapsed and was declared dead.

Auckland Asian-fusion bakery goes into liquidation closing stores in upmarket suburbs

The hospitality sector has been beset by high-profile closures recently.

Dai Henwood to host Comedy Festival galas as Christchurch returns to lineup

Henwood is among the 150 Kiwi and international performers at this year’s festival.

Buried history: CT scans uncover Waikato’s long historical record of big earthquakes

At least five major quakes, three around magnitude 7, shook the area.