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Video game sector jobs up 20.5% with tax rebate, but half of funds unclaimed

Money left on the table for a second year as MBIE readies review.

'None of the signs' – the odd behaviour that gave Rainbow Warrior bombers away

NZ police had no evidence but could see two captured French spies weren't newlyweds.

The day France attacked NZ: Spies, lies and bombing an anti-nuclear boat in Auckland

New podcast Rainbow Warrior: A Forgotten History reveals political moves behind bombing.

Letters: I am disappointed in Auckland FC's stadium proposal

OPINION: Trump's tariffs for Japan and Korea could have geopolitical consequences.

Lotto numbers revealed in giant $10m Powerball draw

Time to check your Lotto numbers to see if you are $10 million richer.

Hospital staff safety concerns rise after gunpoint incident

Incidents included a staff member being held at gunpoint at Palmerston North Hospital.

'Terrific outcome': 189 staff from New World destroyed by fire learn of new job options

New World at Auckland's Victoria Park burned down on June 17. All its stock was ruined.

Special meeting crucial to saving harness racing in Auckland

One of the most disastrous chapters in NZ racing history could be coming to a close.

Rates on hold: What the Reserve Bank's decision means for Kiwis

The Reserve Bank kept the OCR at 3.25%, amid international uncertainty.

'Concerning': Three young people escape remand home, police search under way

Oranga Tamariki says the trio absconded yesterday lunchtime.

Denied entry to NZ: The numbers, what happens afterwards and the airlines that broke rules

How much Air New Zealand and Jetstar had to pay for breaking the rules is revealed.

Pilot sacked over Covid-19 vaccine: Union explains support

'All he wanted was leave without pay': Union says Jetconnect unreasonable in vaccine case.

Road funding shifts: NZ explores tolls for new infrastructure

A new $830 million toll road will open in 2026, connecting to Whangaparāoa.

More work needed to protect horticultural land, says industry

“We need to create a legal framework that protects production."

Kiwi radio host and TV personality Mel Homer diagnosed with cancer

The mother of three will start chemotherapy this week to treat acute myeloid leukaemia.

'The payoff is huge': How luxury travel is being transformed for Kiwi second-home owners

95 properties are already listed in NZ - and the number is growing.

NZ's 'light touch' AI strategy raises eyebrows among experts

Critics say the strategy lacks timelines, deliverables and measurable goals.

'World-leading': New study addresses concussion risks for female athletes

The new technology installed will detect signs of concussion from blood.