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'Very grateful': No votes cast but Rotorua has its first election winner

Only one person wanted the seat, but its winner says that might be good sign.

Audrey Young: NCEA masterclass – Stanford schools colleagues on how to get things done

OPINION: It has been Erica Stanford's week, or perhaps Erica Stanford's year.

'Incredibly special' little Tilly, 5, critical in Singapore hospital after family holiday bug

Tilly developed a serious infection in her intestines while travelling.

Auckland's 6.1% unemployment rate highest among NZ regions

Auckland's unemployment rate hit 6.1% in June 2025, the highest in New Zealand.

Wellington mayoral candidate Rob Goulden clashes with debate organiser

Goulden was accused of "aggressive behaviour", which he denies, after being refused entry to the student-led debate last night. Video / Graham Bloxham, Wellington Live

Missing birdsong in your backyard? A new study might explain why

Birds use their songs to find mates as well as communicate about nearby food or danger.

New Zealand's top 10 busiest house builders - how they cope with downturn

Numbers are down but thousands of new homes are being built by the leaders in the sector.

Canterbury firm keeps craft wool processing in NZ

Wild Earth Yarns is taking over Napier's Design Spun equipment.

'Inquiries ongoing': Police investigate stabbing incident in Linwood

Another person at the address was taken to hospital for a medical event.

'Fine young man' electrocuted after simple steps to avoid power line danger weren't taken

Irish worker Sean Clear was just three days away from his 25th birthday when he died.

'Casting them aside': Tensions rise as Tauranga bypasses water partnership

Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale objected to his council leaving Western Bay 'high and dry'.

Cordons lifted, police presence remains in Ōwhata after operation

Nearby school access remains unaffected by the operation, police say.

'Avoidable tragedy': Family seeks answers after Kiwi killed on Sydney work site

Paulo Mau’u, 40, died after a concrete pumping accident in Sydney’s northwest.

'It's the cost of surviving': MP slams Govt housing policy changes

'Our mokopuna are being raised in the backseat of a car instead of a home.'

‘Caught in confusion’: Council taking another look at intersection after serious crash

Aaron Pohatu was taking his 11-year-old son to rugby when cars collided 'like a bomb'.

'Reluctant hero': Memorial to honour NZ airman's WWII bravery

Phil Lamason talked a German firing squad into disobeying an order to shoot.