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'It's a miracle no one was killed': Victim of brutal dog attack speaks out

Neighbours say repeated warnings about the four roaming dogs were ignored.

Power rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealed

Which school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?

All Blacks player ratings for 2025: Every performance assessed

Who was the best-performing All Black in 2025?

How a teen warehouse job led to a $73m supermarket opening

He started as a picker in a distribution centre, now he's buying a $14m supermarket.

Drivers urged to take care after 10km oil spill on SH73

Oil mixing with rain has created hazardous conditions for drivers.

Minimalist, meek homes among national NZIA prize-winners

It doesn't have to be flashy to win. Ingenuity and beauty in style caught judges' eyes.

Glenn Dwight: Snails, dinosaurs and weirdness – my review of 2025

OPINION: A look at the odd, fun and joyful moments that made us proud to be Kiwi in 2025.

Heavy rain set to pummel New Year party hotspots and festival crowds

Up to 18,000 Rhythm and Vines campers face heavy rain and gales.

Teen arrested after suspected Christmas Day shooting, police remain at two locations of interest

The 19-year-old is charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Women who owned 2025: Kiwi stars rewrite the record books

Sammie Maxwell fought back from Olympic selection doubts to a historic MTB title.

Heavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islands

A heavy rain watch is in force from 6pm for Bay of Plenty east of Whakatāne.

Christmas joy as two Lotto winners split big prize – where the tickets were sold

Ten players also won the Second Division and will receive more than $27,000 each.

Gold Coast tops list as Rotorua travel takes off again

Travel agent says 'convenience' is driving the trend.

Fast, fearless, hungry: US midget star leads Baypark’s summer clay assault

USAC Midget champion Cannon McIntosh headlines the Easysteel Midget Car field.

Where Christmas Day rain, hail and thunder are most likely today

Heavy rain and strong wind watches are in force for several South Island ranges.

Christmas in hospital: The charity softening the loneliest day for parents of sick children

Christchurch charity One Mother to Another will support parents in 21 hospital wards.