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David Harvey: Shoplifting law change risks undermining legal rights

OPINION: The change would mean police need prove only the act of taking goods.

'Irreplaceable views': Couple battle to subdivide lakeside section

Neighbours argued more housing would erode the area's rural and scenic character.

Breeding mare: Insemination bill ends up in court after horse fails to fall pregnant

The stress-prone mare was to be inseminated with frozen semen from a selected stallion.

Cushla Loomb: What NZ can learn from Pacific climate resilience

OPINION: Fiji’s protected mangroves show how nature can defend coastlines and livelihoods.

Billionaire's $521m superyacht turns heads on Auckland waterfront

The 117m vessel owned by billionaire Eric Smidt has been moored since mid‑September.

Gullible woman caught with meth-soaked clothes at airport was romance scam victim

The 60-year-old American thought she was to inherit millions of dollars.

Paula Bennett: ‘I hope politics doesn’t determine who I am for the rest of my life’

The ex-Deputy PM is celebrating a podcasting milestone.

Shane Te Pou: My message to Christopher Luxon – stop playing tough

OPINION: Stop playing tough and start showing love for young jobseekers.

'Find joy again': Widow shares heartfelt love letter left by Nigel Latta

Loved ones shared memories of Latta at his funeral service today at The Cloud.

CAA deciding whether to investigate Fiji Airways bird strike emergency

Christchurch Airport recorded 304 bird strikes last year, the most nationwide.

'Some kind of hell': Father of teen cyclist killed in truck crash assumed driver was to blame

But, when he learnt otherwise, he actively sought out the companies involved.

Teachers to strike this week as pay talks with Govt stall

Secondary and area school teachers will refuse to teach certain year groups this week.

'Practical and compassionate': Govt backs longer hospital stays for new mums

Health system will be prepared for longer hospital or birth unit stays, minister says.

Auckland’s busiest fire station shut after asbestos detected – again

Auckland Central Fire Station was also closed in 2023 because of asbestos.

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.

Dame Jacinda Ardern makes surprise cameo in Pike River film

The 20-second star turn no one saw coming.