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Festival bus no-show leaves Rhythm and Vines fans trekking home in storm – some to be refunded

She says they walked home at night in deep mud and heavy rain with no sober driver.

'Exhausting': Carol Hirschfeld's unexpected return to the screen

The voice of Shayne Carter's doco has more in common with the singer than you'd think.

Judge orders failed property developer to fork out $750k

Twice-bankrupted Ritesh Mani's Eco-Smart Homes owed more than $750,000 to a supplier.

New Year nightmare: Auckland FC fall to 10-man Newcastle at home

Newcastle played over 70 minutes with 10 men yet still prevailed over their hosts.

Fireworks and tributes as the world rings in 2026 from Auckland to London

Crowds packed Auckland's CBD and waterfront as 3500 fireworks lit up the sky.

Inside the state school dominating New Zealand college sport

More than 500 out-of-zone students missed out in the North Shore school's latest ballot.

Positive night: Bay party hotspots busy but largely well-behaved

Ambulance callouts fell to 177 between 10pm and 3am, down about 40% on previous years.

Survive in 25, fix in 26: Why insolvencies could still rise in a recovery

OPINION: Baker Tilly Staples Rodway's Tony Maginness and Jared Booth share their thoughts.

Shadow summer: The frontline workers holding up everyone else’s holiday

OPINION: Frontline and service workers keep holidays humming, without taking one.

Espionage intriguing runner as he starts summer sprint campaign

Former Australian sprinter interesting addition to Te Akau powerhouse.

Inside the risky Antarctic voyage to expose the secretive krill fishing industry

Scientists estimate Antarctic krill numbers have fallen about 80% since the 1970s.

Society Insider ones to watch: The Kiwi couples, entrepreneurs and stars chasing a huge 2026

From All Whites and SailGP to AF Drinks, Kiwis are plotting global moves.

NZ’s wealthiest man joins billionaire superyacht flotilla for Caribbean island NYE party

The rich and famous include Jeff Bezos, Michael Jordan, David Geffen and many more.

Auckland faces risk of severe thunderstorms on New Year’s Eve

A North Island region is forecast to finally catch a break after a week of poor weather.

Suitcase mix-up sends Kiwi woman’s bag on unexpected trip to Australia

Her viral Waiheke community post drew comments from Europe, the US and Britain.

The 'Palestinian Pele' whose death puts our sporting privilege in focus – Michael Burgess

OPINION: Reports say Gaza has lost 264 sports facilities, with 184 completely destroyed.