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The Country: Niwa's Chris Brandolino on the MetService merger

Chris Brandolino, Nathan Guy, Barry Soper, Stu Duncan and Stu Loe.

Luxon responds to Treaty Principles Bill's demise

The bill was voted down by all parties except its creator, Act.

'She died in my arms': Dog's death sparks road safety campaign

Surf instructor wants the speed limit on a coastal road reduced to 30km/h.

Family of 6yo who died after tonsil surgery 'humbled' by love and compassion

The little boy will be farewelled tomorrow at a 'celebration of life' ceremony.

NZME celebrates more than 130 nominations at media, radio and podcast awards

Finalists are 'testament to the exceptional talent across our business', says CEO.

Empowering young people living with disabilities

Recreate NZ helps young people with intellectual disabilities to gain independence and confidence to thrive. Video / Ayla Yeoman

'We cannot do this by ourselves': Ministers listen to iwi leader's plea over meth crisis

Police Minister Mark Mitchell plans to visit Northland for further discussions.

Family, police speak after Ariki Rigby's murderer jailed for life

Jimmy Heremaia will have to spend at least 12 years in jail before eligible for parole. Video / Neil Reid

Flaxmere welcomes new supermarket after year-long wait

Flaxmere's new supermarket opens tomorrow at the Flaxmere Village Centre.

Douglas Pharmaceuticals installs AI robots, faces up to tariff threat

West Auckland-based Douglas Pharmaceuticals has installed 13 AI-controlled robots. MD Jeff Douglas on whether they're a threat to the firm's 700 human staff.

'A game-changer': New mental health facility opens in Whangārei

Manaia House in Whangārei cost $21.6m and has 75 consultation rooms.

Treasury keen on crisis time OCR cuts, not spending and money printing

The agency still can't pinpoint the benefits of the Covid-era $55 billion LSAP programme.

Who will pay for a 100,000-hectare problem?

Some think the plan could cost up to $1 billion, prompting calls for government support.

‘She would have forgiven’: Murdered Christchurch pensioner’s family speak

Faye Phelps was allegedly murdered in October 2024. The accused was back in court today.

Insanity plea: Triple killing case in Rotorua heads to trial

The accused, Justin Jeffries, is pleading insanity to three murder charges.

‘His heart belonged to Rotorua’: Paediatrician Dr Johan Morreau remembered

Doctor was leading advocate for investing in children's health and a dedicated family man.

Could a discarded jacket hold a clue to unsolved Wellington killing?

Police have established the victim suffered his injuries from an assault.

Homeless summit in Tauranga to tackle housing crisis

About 4000 people in Tauranga experience some form of homelessness.