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'Worst nightmare’: Boy escapes abduction on first day walking by himself
A stranger attempted to abduct a boy in Manurewa on Monday afternoon.
‘More to come’: Testing start to 2025 as Napier City Rovers chase National League dream
Napier City Rovers aim for consistent wins to secure a top-four finish.
Driver may have 'fallen asleep' on bus carrying school kids before crash into tree
'There were a lot of walking wounded.'
Police investigating after man seen kicking, punching girls at Avondale College
Confronting footage showed two girls holding a pupil down while the man kicked her.
Colin McCahon painting mystery: How a $225 auction 'sleeper' sold for $31,000
Did someone just get the art bargain of the century? Experts are unsure.
First XV rankings: Will there be a shift in the southern power balance?
Some unlikely names are looking to upset the usual big names. Mike Thorpe reports.
'Critical investment': NZ urged to electrify 6 million machines
New Zealand has 10 million fossil-fuelled machines, with 84% having electric alternatives.
Airfares too high? Take the bus, InterCity says ahead of new electric bus launch
A new electric city bus is coming. Long-haul EV buses may be viable in a year or so too.
Housing and cultural identity: Major new study reveals Aucklanders' concerns
What will it take for Auckland to become the global innovator city leaders want it to be?
'It's their first language': Why I raise my hearing children with sign language
Rosie Solouota became deaf after contracting measles as a baby - her children can hear.
Second ladder truck breakdown hits Auckland
The only high-reach ladder truck in Auckland broke down last night.
'Bold and courageous': PM sets priorities for new science council
The Prime Minister's new chief science adviser is Dr John Roche from MPI.
'Enough is enough': Reward posted after 'sick' dog abuse video
Chained Dog Awareness NZ urges people to identify the man for authorities.
Injury-hit Warriors welcome back star winger to face Dragons
The Warriors have been hit with a string of injuries after a thrilling Magic Round win.
Pilot's sky-high 'I love you' message spotted over Auckland
A pilot's flight path spelled 'I love you' in the sky over Auckland and Warkworth.
Market close: SkyCity shares fall 6% as NZX 50 trades flat
The casino operator has downgraded its earnings guidance for the second time.
'Backwards behaviour': Victoria law students forced to hand write exams
Victoria Uni aims to ensure exams are AI-free, supporting genuine student effort.
Key says Trump using tariffs largely for leverage – but has fears for NZ film industry
The former Prime Minister also sees confidence returning to the New Zealand economy.
Commerce Commission files criminal charges against Woolworths
The commission signalled the charges in December.
Social media ban: Act blocks National’s bid for Govt consensus on member’s bill
National want to replicate a ban that was passed by Australian lawmakers.
‘Absolutely love him’: Webster defiant as Warriors half linked with Cowboys
‘I’ve got no intention of letting him go.’
'There’s a fire in your playground!': Hero schoolgirl alerts staff, saves lives in restaurant blaze
Nine-year-old Harper Davis saw "a flicker of fire" and raced to tell McDonald's staff.
Real Life: Voom’s Buzz Moller on how ‘Beth’ became accidental student radio hit
'No one was meant to hear it,' Moller said while discussing his life, music and career.
'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marina
A forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.
'You'll see your son in the flowers': Slain student may be awarded posthumous PhD
'The research had been done, he just needed to put it together.'
Westpac CEO intervenes after pensioner loses $158k in bank transfer error
The money went to an Auckland woman who allegedly spent it on cars and transfers.
'I’m going to kill us both': Man smashed into stationary truck after hearing break-up news
The toxic relationship ended with the defendant and his now ex both needing surgery.
'Momentum is real': TRENZ puts Rotorua in global spotlight
About 1200 delegates, including 340 travel buyers from 26 countries, will attend.
Parents foil attempted abduction of 8yo outside primary school
The boy described the man's car as having offensive words and gestures on its panels.
SkyCity blames worsening market conditions for earnings downgrade
SkyCity says worsening market conditions will affect its June year 2025 result.
Waikato band IA and Rei release new song inspired by whakataukī
He piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.
Second airline to fly between Auckland and Perth, Qantas revives non-stop route
Kiwis can book seats on the newly announced flights from today.
Tesla's NZ revenue crashed in 2024 – and this year is worse, so far
EV sales pick up but Elon Musk's firm still lags.