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Thomas Coughlan: Luxon finds his happy place, courting investment to NZ

The Government was at its strongest at the investment summit this week.

Into the blue: Ocean-inspired artist, 22, lands first exhibition

Annabel Morgan works in a surf shop by day and paints the sea by night.

Collins ‘not aware’ of DEI quotas in public service after Peters’ comments

There are targets in a public service plan.

‘Hunger to learn’: Meet the Kiwis changing the rugby scene in Brazil

'It's accelerating each and every year, which is awesome to see.'

‘Dirty money’: $200k in flash cars, cash & drugs seized from Akl drug ring money launderer

Police found 44kg of meth during Operation Worthington, half of it hidden in a bathtub.

Clouds could block Northland view of blood moon lunar eclipse

Northlanders' chance of seeing blood moon on Friday is cloudy.

Blood moon to grace Hawke’s Bay skies during Friday’s lunar eclipse

The total eclipse will happen between 8pm and 8.30pm, ending at 11pm.

Former IRD tax agent gets 12 months home detention for tax fraud

He filed false tax returns, pocketing refunds in his own accounts.

Fire started by prisoner in Whanganui Prison; assaults staff member

The prisoner lit a mattress in his cell on fire.

'A star is born': Teenager scores 40 points for the Hawks in NBL opener

Jackson Ball turned 17 this week.

How to catch rare blood moon in NZ skies

A rare blood moon will be visible across New Zealand.

Masterton church fires: Wanted man likely getting help to hide from police

Four churches were hit and three others were targeted.

Kaiapoi young parents’ college enrolment surges with 17 new students

The college offers van pick-ups and lunch for pregnant and breastfeeding mums.

Winston Peters on Marco Rubio, agriculture tariffs, and DEI

Winston Peters, Professor Keith Woodford, Michelle Sands, Chris Russell, Andrew Jennings.

Police target remote settlement only accessible by boat in hunt for fugitive dad Tom Phillips

Police said they will be active in the wider Marokopa area over the coming days.

Hawke’s Bay woman among first females at national digger competition

The competition challenges operators with precision tasks, such as painting, pouring water into a glass, opening a beer bottle and picking up an egg.

King sends message as sacked UK High Commissioner Phil Goff prepares to leave London

Goff is expected to leave the UK this weekend.

From rescue to research: Green turtles released for major project

Five green turtles were released into Rangaunu Harbour in the Far North.