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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.

Gale-force winds and heavy rain close in as wild tropical storm approaches

A strong wind watch is in force today for the Far North District.

'There’s so many dolphins': The sights Jono Ridler saw on his swim through Hawke Bay

The 35-year-old is attempting an unassisted 1388km swim from North Cape to Wellington.

'Over my dead body': Ministers grilled on sale of Air NZ amid shaky economic outlook

One minister says he'll make sure the national carrier is never sold.

NZDF soldier jailed for strangling and assaulting ex-partner

A woman assaulted by a former soldier has PTSD, can't work and still lives in fear.