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Too many discounts? Review of sentence for hostage-taker who shot at police

Jade Mellow was sentenced to five years, nine months in jail for multiple offences.

$8.6b giant Summerset makes record half-year sales

Sales in this year's first half were the highest the company had recorded in a half-year.

'Very scary': Chilling letter delivered to family home after road rage incident

The family have been left shaken and wondering if they are now being watched.

'Bloody atrocious': Father of player who died with CTE slams NZR after Shane Christie's death

Christie's death is another blow for head injury advocates, says John Guyton.

Boatie fined $3000 after boat capsizes, trapping pair underneath in ill-fated Raglan Bar crossing

Officials warn of serious risks in crossing sandbars during fishing trips.

Grades keep rising at our universities. What should we do about it?

OPINION: The reason for improving grades at universities worldwide is largely unexplained.

Bad Santa: Firm that placed predator teacher in malls defends record, launches review

Fisher was jailed this month for indecent assault and making objectionable material.

NZ's longest-running music and arts festival returns for 2026 summer

Organisers failed to break even in 2024, prompting a fallow year.

NZ housing affordability best since pre-Covid, report finds

Lower mortgage rates and steady income growth have helped improve housing affordability.

'Extraordinary' claims: Trump touts relationship with Kim Jong Un

Donald Trump wants a meeting with the North Korean leader later this year.

Editorial: Northland needs commitment and investment, not charity

OPINION: It could also be a powerhouse region.

How much do you need to comfortably buy a Kiwi house?

Find out where to buy the least and most affordable NZ properties.

The CBD retail area with the highest percentage of empty shops in NZ

Yet the 13% is an improvement on last year, when a startling 16.5% of shops were empty.

'Defining year': Port of Auckland's profit jump and future plans

The port's underlying net profit rose 55% to $85.4 million in 2025.

Woman's death beneath 330kg gate at luxury Akl home deemed tragic accident

WorkSafe report found young German died from 'traumatic asphyxia' at Westmere home.

How to savour Fiji’s diverse experiences

From surfing to rugby and diving, here's how to enjoy Fiji’s sporty side.