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'Compelled to stay': More teachers working past 65 amid shortages
In 2024, 8072 teachers over 65 made up about 10% of the workforce.
Kea Kids News: The Murupara kids smashing it
Reporter Meretuahiahi is at Tu Taniwha Gym, where the Murupara tamariki are kicking, punching, and floor-is-lavaing their way to physical and mental toughness.
Cocaine use surges 229% in NZ amid rising illicit drug trend
The NZ Drug Foundation warns that harm reduction efforts are underfunded.
'It could save your house': Family’s safety warning after ‘worst nightmare’ fire
A Givealittle page to support the whānau had raised just over $19,000 in seven days.
Editorial: Amid bleak news, community generosity shines through
OPINION: People will always try to help others if they can.
Media Insider: TVNZ boss on Shortland Street's future, 6pm news
Jodi O’Donnell talks Shortland Street, 6pm news, pay TV plans, job cuts, executive shakeups and when the state broadcaster might return dividends to the Government.
Why Auckland fires reveal urgent need for more firefighting resources
More than 80 firefighters battled the blaze at New World Victoria Park.
Luxon visits a great wall in China – and it has a message for him
The Prime Minister got a rundown on what Chinese tourists want on day one of his visit.
'A let-down': Iwi challenges DoC, minister over ski field deals
They allege the Crown ignored Treaty obligations by not engaging with them.
Police investigating after body found in Christchurch carpark
Officers were called to the scene about 4.40pm.
Numbers revealed for tonight's $25m Powerball jackpot
It's time to check your ticket for the winning numbers.
Has Tory Whanau's experience put women off running for mayor?
There are no female candidates in Wellington's mayoral race this year.
Magic man: Meet the one psychiatrist approved to prescribe magic mushrooms
Minister David Seymour says no 'reefer madness' over psilocybin because it works.
Police use drone in search for missing woman in Christchurch
Elisabeth Nicholls vanished from a retirement village in Riccarton two weeks ago.
'Angel of a fireman': 87kg St Bernard saved by sandwich in house fire tragedy
The family pet was burned on his eye, nose and elbow, but he is on the mend.
Woman's 'unexplained' death in hospital was unrelated to assault days earlier
The man who assaulted her cannot be named due to a pending appeal.
Police warn gangs after major drug operation
Police arrested 20 Greazy Dogs members over alleged meth crimes in Bay of Plenty.
Drones could be coming to farm sheds and beaches near you
At Fieldays’ first Drone Zone, manufacturers and businesses had the chance to showcase how drones are revolutionising farming and fishing. Video / Maryana Garcia
Ex-Outlaws leader bought guns for protection while on parole, sold meth to pay for them
The convicted drug dealer was a friend of murdered Outlaws president Peter Lui.
UFC star Dan Hooker invites women to backyard brawls with $50k prize
Israel Adesanya helped announce the event in a video Hooker posted to Facebook.
Bootcamps: Minister admits teen death derailed pilot participants
The participant's death was unrelated to the pilot, according to Oranga Tamariki.
'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton Airport
Jetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.
Person dies after being run over by own vehicle
Police closed Lewis St at 10.45am for investigation.
'Awful incident': Teen girl seriously injured by car outside Nelson college
Emergency services were called to the scene about 3.15pm.
Father, daughter steal $190k in ATM heist, $159k still missing
The pair's sentencing was delayed to give them time to recall where the missing money is.
Willis: Greens' claim of $700m KiwiSaver hole ‘wrong’, cost could be fraction of that
'More like in the quantum of between $100 and $200 million,' says Willis.
The Country: Winston Peters on geopolitics
Winston Peters, Jane Smith, Mike McIntyre, Warwick Catto and Jamie Strang.
Iwi leader rules out settlement under this Govt after minister’s sovereignty comments
'[We are] just as staunch and ferocious in saying we hold sovereignty over our own.'
Top cop allowed failed recruits into police college
Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers admitted letting two failed applicants into training.
Missing Phillips children's harsh winter: Fourth birthday on the run
The King Country bush is cold and wet, making conditions very harsh.
Melatonin to be available over the counter at NZ pharmacies
Associate Health Minister David Seymour announcing Melatonin will be available at pharmacies. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Exclusive: Top police officer approved lowering of recruits' fitness standards
Assistant Commissioner Jill Rogers allowed at least two failed applicants to enter police college.