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'I’m on 2-minute-noodles': Northland's over 40s shut out of work

Nearly 1400 people aged 40-54 are on Jobseeker Support in Whangārei.

Primary school caretaker plied girl with LSD, had child sex abuse imagery on phone

He targeted the 13-year-old after getting her number through her younger brother.

Man, 20, charged after Auckland shooting critically injures one

A sawn-off shotgun was found at a Papakura property.

Sizzling start to summer as temperatures climb to 34C in North Island, heat alert issued

A heat alert has been issued for Gisborne as temperatures push into the 30s.

'It almost looked like a stingray': Parent plucks children from shallows after shark spotted at Auckland beach

About 20 to 30 people scrambled from the water as shouts of 'Shark!' spread.

Credit ratings giant warns Govt rates cap will squeeze councils' finances

Auckland Council already owes $14.6b, with $648m a year spent on interest.

Last of the bad news? NZ set for economic revival in 2026 – what's fuelling the optimism?

There are clear signs New Zealand's recovery is gathering pace, ASB economists say.

‘Food is just the beginning’: Trump’s tariff backdown presents opportunity for NZ

US experts at events in Auckland last week shared advice on coping with Trump's America.

‘I was gone’: Sensing Murder medium Kelvin Cruickshank on his heart attack horror

Gravely ill in hospital, he felt only goodwill from beyond. Then he got the message.

Another day, another record: Ruthe sets new benchmark in 800m

The 16-year-old set a new NZ Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships 800m record.

Heavy rain and gales to hit South Island as temperatures soar in NZ's east

Most South Island weather watches and warnings are due to lift early tomorrow morning.

Pensioner left in agony as taxi to clinic takes three hours to arrive

St John and Age Concern Auckland are now investigating the lengthy delay.

Watch: Audi erupts in flames during Auckland street race

Witnesses filmed two cars racing side by side moments before the crash.

Golden pours and global stars: Inside the World’s Best Vineyards party

Decadent food, stunning landscapes, and the world’s finest winemakers made the night.

Detector dog ‘Princess’ Ripper swaps crime scenes for calendar cover star

Ripper once ranked as New Zealand's top narcotics detector dog.

'We're 5-0': Auckland FC tighten grip on derby dominance with fifth straight win

The result – at the end of a dramatic contest – was a welcome fillip for Auckland FC.