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Researchers warn of Pike River mine disaster potential repeat amid WorkSafe shake-up

A health and safety expert believes the minister is being 'dogmatic' in changing WorkSafe.

Paedophile teacher's 40th conviction: Crimes continue to haunt survivors

His eighth confirmed victim stared him down in court this week. Others may be waiting.

Society Insider: Batley Burton accidentally hit by husband's car, Spencer family's winery; new rich-list couple

Plus, Sally Ridge's latest reno project.

'Heartbreaking' spill litters Hauraki Gulf beaches with thousands of plastic beads

Only half of NZ plastic firms use measures to prevent nurdle spills.

Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl

Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.

Serious two-car crash closes road in Stillwater, Auckland

Emergency services were called to the scene around 7pm.

Are you $12m richer? Lotto numbers drawn for mega Powerball prize

Check the numbers from tonight's draw to see if you are in the money.

Tech Insider: Wellington man gets shock $16k bill after using a Google AI-ready tool

PLUS: Some good news for fintechs in the open banking war.

Teacher denied request to 'retire with dignity' after having sex with student

The woman was more recently teaching at one of the country's top private girls' schools.

Why NZ's electricity market faces calls for major reform

Consumer NZ calls for separation of power firms' generation and retail roles.

Kiwi adventure camp operator charged after boy severely burned on school trip

Charges against the trust have been laid at Christchurch District Court.

Slower global growth to weigh on NZ's economic recovery - OECD

The OECD says the world's economic prospects are waning, just as NZ starts to recover.

Famed US burger joint In-N-Out holds one day Auckland pop-up

The pop-up runs from 9am to 3pm, featuring the famous Double-Double burgers.

'Tsunami of threats': Auckland uni ordered to pay Siouxsie Wiles $205k

The final amount was more than Wiles first sought from her employer.

One council to rule them all? Rotorua to explore options with neighbours

Tauranga mayor backs having the conversation, saying it's time to 'put egos aside'.

Woolworths apologises for false pricing, blames 'human error' for cheap butter

Butter was being advertised at $5.50 but actually cost $9.55 on the company's app.

'Unforgivable': Auckland man jailed for indecency with three young girls

He groped three girls, aged 5 to 8, on separate occasions.

Police spend nearly $120k painting Auckland buses like cop cars

The campaign is part of a drive to recruit 500 new officers.