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The allegations against Neil Gaiman: What you need to know

Lawsuits accuse the author of sexually abusing his former nanny in NZ.

Wine industry pioneer Peter Babich dies at 92

Babich had vision, integrity, and passion for his family and the wine industry.

Teens flee police before crash sends another motorist to hospital

A second vehicle with teens inside was spiked before the occupants ran off.

Should you follow the ‘dry-clean only’ label on clothes?

Expert advice on whether you can get away with giving your gear a quick wash instead.

Burling on shared intel between Black Foils and ABs; open to Liam Lawson rematch

The NZ driver on crossover with All Blacks and why he wants a rematch against Liam Lawson.

'Big s*** storm': Teacher quits job to homeschool child after ministry cuts bus route

'I'd love to be working; I don't get pure satisfaction sitting here at home doing this.'

How privatisation may shape New Zealand’s future economic path

Act and National have both raised privatisation and asset sales in recent weeks

‘Legacy’: New solar-powered buildings at marae near Kaipara Harbour

Development is a significant step for the hapū and creates a legacy: Te Kurataiaho Kapea

Ex-Bell Gully solicitor raises $28m for his legal AI start-up

In-house legal teams at Fonterra and US giants have signed on.

Move over Fiji: Why more Kiwis are choosing this island destination for their holidays

A record number of Kiwis visited the island paradise in 2024.

‘This is a homecoming’: NZ Thoroughbred Racing appoint new CEO

Executive to step into role three days before the richest race meeting in NZ history.

‘Put your gun down’: Man arrested after 3-hour standoff with armed police in Auckland

Police officers at the scene in Waterview have been armed as a precaution.

Teen killers’ identities finally revealed, two years after road rage stab attack on stranger

The siblings were found guilty in May but continued to keep their identities secret.

Toitū te Tiriti action 'just getting started' says Eru Kapa-Kingi

The Whangārei-born spokesman says he is passionate about speaking out for justice.

Car fire causes delays on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway

Motorists have been told to expect delays.

Man accused of smothering child with a pillow after body taken to police

The murder accused took the child's body to Manukau Police Station last month.

‘Too much blood’: Birkenhead stabbing ‘done with intent’, local says

The victim is recovering in hospital after being critically injured.

Wayne Brown meets Desley Simpson for first time since she eyes his job

Dozens of supporters want Desley Simpson to run for mayor.