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How geopolitics could disrupt Kiwi teams’ biggest year of sport

Sport NZ warns major 2026 events could face global security and travel risks.

How a fallen Kiwi rock star found healing, hope and his musical spark again

Former Dead Flowers guitarist Riqi Harawira now helps men overcome family violence.

Lucky Lotto player wins $1 million as Powerball jackpot rolls over

The $5m prize comes after the New Year’s Eve Powerball went unstruck.

Lotto: Strike Four ticket sold in North Island town nabs $700,000 prize

Three other punters also welcome new year with big win.

Lotto Powerball: Trio end 2025 by winning First Division

The numbers are in for the final Lotto Powerball draw of 2025.

No Santa, no birthdays: Inside Gloriavale kids’ banned ‘special days’

Why Gloriavale leavers will be truly joyful this Christmas.

Why police say they could not safely move sooner on Tom Phillips

Regular assessments weighed if armed squads should lead attempts to find him.

Safety first: Gloriavale school shut down after failing compliance tests

ERO reports raised serious concerns about Gloriavale students’ safety at the school.

Deadline day: Will the Govt move to close Gloriavale’s school?

Lake Brunner School has 58 students: a Gloriavale influx could completely change it.

‘I hate launch day’: Why Rocket Lab boss Sir Peter Beck will lose sleep this week

The hours around rocket launches tend to be anything but smooth for him.

Cars, fighter jets and family dinner: How Rocket Lab’s Sir Peter Beck unwinds

The billionaire jokes he 'probably won’t be winning any awards' for father of the year.

'Missing in action': Dad of Kiwi in Ukraine seeks return of son's body

Ian and Sue Braggins say they will believe their son is alive until a body is found.

'Difficult to grieve': Parents in court to have son’s Ukraine death recognised

The legal case could allow Shan-Le Kearns’ family in NZ to access $615,000 in support.

'Kane’s buried': Pregnant partner recounts Muriwai sand dune collapse that killed young father

The 28-year-old father was buried under 2m of sand at Muriwai Beach.

Fifth Kiwi killed fighting in Ukraine, body not yet recovered

The Kiwi soldier's remains may be recovered through a body exchange with Russian forces.

Givealittle fight: Pregnant partner of man killed in sand dune goes to court over funds

Devoted dad died in hospital two days after a sand dune collapsed at Muriwai Beach.