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Editorial: Trump remains a frontrunner in next US presidential election

Opinion: Our editorial on the latest ructions around the likely Republican candidate.

'No red flags': Heartbroken realty agent loses $100k in elaborate finance scam

'I just burst into tears. It’s my life savings'.

Nasa launches stadium-sized, space-bound balloon from Wānaka Airport

The launch is the second of two planned to go up from Wānaka this year.

‘Sociological loonies’: Winston Peters says Police Ten 7 axed due to 'cancel culture'

He said "woke cancel culture has now overtaken any sense of reality".

Mānuka honey is Britain’s secret weapon against chemical attacks

Scientists plan to harness the honey's antibacterial qualities to create a gas mask.

Bone-chilling morning: Temps drop to -2.6 but beautiful sunshine on the way

No wind, snow or rain alerts are in place for New Zealand as the weekend begins.

Editorial: Urgent action needed on inundation

Opinion: Our editorial on New Zealand's largest city's problem with rain.

A refuge for all creatures great and small: 'Knowing she was safe got me through'

Her life was at risk, but mum wouldn't leave home without her littlest love.

She was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 26 - this is what she needs other women to know

It took four visits to three different doctors before she was referred to a specialist.

Police 'repeatedly' checked in on Jock Zonfrillo before death

A source claims repeated welfare checks were conducted on Zonfrillo in the last year.

Record-breaker: Goldie painting sells for $1.8m, will return to NZ

The original owner acquired the painting in June, 1916 for just £26.50.

Public transport disaster: Our troubled trains system and KiwiRail’s horror week

OPINION: Hellish week an indictment on the SOE - serious questions need to be asked.

Meka Whaitiri welcomed home to the Te Pāti Māori whānau

Meka Whaitiri is the first - but will not be the last to switch to Te Pāti Māori.

Māori made web plug-in replaces royal gossip with indigenous news

If the royals aren't your cup of tea, Pīkari Mai might be for you.

Willie Jackson fires a broadside at runaway Labour Party MP Meka Whaitiri

The Māori Development Minister has taken aim at the Te Pāti Māori defector.

‘Tasting like thees’: Iconic favourite 90s Kiwi snack to make comeback

It was the flavour of the 90s before disappearing in 2010. Now the Kiwi favourite is back.