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'Appalling and terrible': Rural paradise 'in shock' after body found in torched car

Locals talk of tragedy in 'quiet area' which also has become known for drug deals and sex.

'I need time to rest': Justin Bieber cancels New Zealand tour amid shock diagnosis

"I realised that I needed to make my health a priority right now," the singer told fans.

Body of kidnapped billionaire heiress identified

Suspect was released from prison in 2020 after serving 20 years for a previous kidnapping.

Canada stabbing: Police surround home in search for suspect

Hunt for surviving suspect Myles Sanderson zeroes in on an indigenous reserve residence.

Low pass rates in exam trials alarm principals

All Year 10 students in at least one school flunked the NCEA-level writing test.

'Extreme hardship' prevents teen who shot girlfriend with BB gun from being named

"I will cut your throat if you ever ask me that again." - convicted teen.

Opinion: Labour's motel housing shame

OPINION: As per the last National govt, Labour has simply pushed the homeless into motels.

Body lay undiscovered in burnt-out car for two days: Police thought it was a sheep

Police were first alerted to burnt out car on Saturday - body only found two days later.

'Like something out of The Omen': Roaming dog pack has resident living in fear

After four months of menace, she says she doesn't know to do.

McCahon painting set to sell for $2 million at BNZ art auction

The BNZ's art collection is expected to fetch record prices at an auction this month.

Officials float green bonds, ETS money, or more fuel taxes to fund light rail

Transport officials floated ideas for funding billion-dollar transport investments.

Richard Prebble: Why an independent Covid inquiry is needed

OPINION: We need an independent Covid inquiry to be better prepared for the next pandemic.

Sideswipe: Trolling Putin?

A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.

Why that infamous tax bill wasn't all bad ...

Listen: How the issue of inconsistent GST treatment on fund fees could've been addressed.

Exclusive: Women's trip north - the 'sex workers' who weren't; Govt blunder sent region into lockdown

Covid-positive women had valid business, were not prostitutes or linked to gangs - police.

Opinion: Meghan and Harry's new reality exposed in sad video

Reception Sussexes have received from the Brits shows just how far they have fallen.