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Legendary 90s hip-hop group to reunite for one-off NZ concert

Veteran rappers Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are poised to take over Spark Arena later this year.

Top chef urges shift to cheaper filter coffee as prices rise

Filter coffee demand rises; orders doubled in six months, major supplier says.

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.'

'Covered in faeces': Harrowing findings at Geraldine rest home

The HDC found widespread care failures at McKenzie Healthcare.

St Kentigern edge Grammar; Nelson fall; Lindisfarne strike form

St Kentigern have continued their winning start to the season.

Former Timaru meatworks site sold for undisclosed amount

Six hundred workers lost their jobs when the 139-year-old site closed last year.

Nelson flooding: Workers use cars to block street from ‘idiot’ drivers creating waves

Nelson is bearing the brunt of heavy rain.

'A real boost': Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch celebrating summer of success

One city saw a visitor spend of more than $30 million over the 2024-25 summer.

Rare moth discovery could derail gold mine plans

The endemic and threatened moth species is only found in parts of Otago.

Five players win almost $50k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?

A Porirua winner has claimed a $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize.

Severe weather warnings as heavy rain, strong winds approach the country

A front is sweeping in from the Tasman Sea.

Moana Pasifika primed for biggest game in history against Hurricanes

Moana Pasifika must beat the Hurricanes to qualify for the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.

Think you don’t like opera? Let La boheme change your mind

Reasons include: 'More drama than Shortland St' and 'It's basically Love Actually'.

'A beautiful thing': 60 years of the Aotearoa Music Awards and why they remain vital

NZ music stars and industry experts reflect on 60 years of the AMAs.

10 years after viral cancer speech, Jake Bailey is ready for his next challenge

Bailey went viral in 2015 after giving a speech a week after a cancer diagnosis.

Incoming Deputy PM: 'Māori will have nothing to fear' says David Seymour

Act's David Seymour will become Deputy PM on May 31, succeeding Winston Peters.

Hero Pike River survivor convicted after assault at grandmother’s funeral

Daniel Rockhouse apologises for attack on uncle.

Lotto Powerball: Are you going to feel richer after tonight's draw?

Time to check your numbers for tonight's multimillion-dollar Lotto Powerball draw.