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'Tragic news': RUNIT responds to teen's death in private 'run it straight' tackle game

The man suffered a serious head injury when tackled and later died in hospital.

Air NZ gets robot-tethered drone in Spark private 5G warehouse project

The airline and the telco say the networked robot is a first for NZ business.

Sexual vendetta: Tenant showed flatmate's nude pics to Epsom boarding house

The landlord must pay $7778 damages after a slew of complaints from tenants.

Why young Head Hunters prospect wasn't jailed for 'utterly reprehensible' torture case

He arrived to find the victim naked and bound, then he joined in.

Stroke and road crash victims being treated in corridors, says ED doctor

She says little has changed since last winter, which was 'brutal' for staff and patients.

A2 Milk silent on A$350m acquisition talk

Australian media report says the company will soon make a move for manufacturing assets.

Genetic condition meant she was not meant to live past two, now Milly Marshall-Kirkwood eyes Paralympics

Milly Marshall-Kirkwood has already broken many records and has her eye on LA 2028.

$161m sale of Manukau shopping centre announced

The property is fully leased and on a 9.8ha site.

NZ's top cop censures staff shoplifting memo as ‘confusing and unhelpful’

Retail theft thresholds include $200 for general theft and $500 for shoplifting.

'Active weather coming': Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZ

Today will offer a brief sunny and calm respite in a wild few days of weather.

Why NZers are wary of AI but still embrace it

Most NZers distrust AI, fearing job losses and unfair decisions.

From prison to gospel rap: Napier influencer Gzilla turns pain into purpose

'Nobody’s too far gone ... If God can save me, he can save anyone.'

Verdi's Requiem offers a night of reflection and choral brilliance

Uwe Grodd conducted a fired-up choral performance at Auckland Town Hall.

Finders keepers? Woman who received $158k in transfer error charged with theft

The woman could face up to seven years in prison if convicted.

Property Insider: Wee problem blights rich-lister’s boatshed

Once, wine was made in the buildings. Now it's Tourism Holdings' HQ – campervan heaven.

This week's five best travel deals all around the world

Hop on an expedition, ski, drink wine, and more with these deals.

Auckland petrol price wars see costs drop to $2.12 per litre - but may not last long

A Mobil station dropped prices to $2.12 to compete with U-Go's discounts.

'Significant worry': New data reveals NZ's busiest EDs as winter nears

Christchurch's ED sees more than 400 patients daily, topping national figures.