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'They're making bloody excuses': WorkSafe under fire over forestry death

WorkSafe says the nearest qualified inspector was three hours away in Napier.

'Cash-strapped Kiwis deserve certainty': New poll shows strong support for fuel tax cuts to continue

A poll has found most Kiwis want an extension to the fuel tax cut.

‘I lost my best mate’: Grieving dad's 3-year fight to clear late son’s name

Richard James Fielding was travelling at an average speed of 160km/h before crashing.

Football team has points to prove and secure

Napier City Rovers have national points to both prove, and secure over next two weeks

'Bathe in your blood': Kāinga Ora tenant's 18-month campaign of abuse

Woman moved from Kāinga Ora unit after alleged death threats, abuse.

Tragedy hero: 'He gave all his strength to save her' - dad sacrifices life to save daughter in rip

"It is a story of love of a whānau who would give everything for each other."

Government considering paid placements for nursing students

Health Minister Andrew Little wants financial support for students 'as soon as possible'.

Probe into bank's refusal to refund fleeced pensioner's $134,000

'Whoever has ultimately targeted the man, they’ve known what they were doing.'

Westpac analysing victim's devices after internet banking theft

Ray Johnson lost $49,000 and wants Westpac to refund the money.

Letters: Emergency care, bank profits, police tactics, NorthPort, clothesmakers and fireworks

OPINION: Letters on Six60, Black Ferns, Auckland Transport and rent.

Blues ‘brothers’: The bond that unites Rovers’ teenaged tyros

Two teenagers are proving their worth for Napier City Rovers in the National League.

Teen’s ‘cruel’ murder: Police ‘confident’ of catching those who killed Ariki Rigby

Police renew calls for information into teenager Ariki Rigby's brutal killing.

Letters: Bank proftis, tax thresholds, a National government, and inflation

OPINION: Letters on rebuilding better, Auckland shortfall, COP27, fireworks, and anthems.

New study suggests Māori settlers arrived in 13th century

Today's study used updated radiocarbon technology at 436 archaeological sites.

Letters: Child welfare, cost of living, low wages, fuel prices, youth crime, and fireworks

OPINION: Letters on council rates, rents, Grant Robertson, Black Ferns, and cricket.

Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown and the billion-dollar windfall

Big changes, big challenges and a bunch of grumpy guys at Auckland Council.

Why we are so angry - and what it means for election year

OPINION: Our community is polarised and mad about it - so watch out election year.

Opinion: Iran protests and masculine leadership

OPINION: Would more women leaders mean less war? Not necessarily.