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Sorry, your Christmas holiday won’t fix burnout – but these tips might

Many Kiwis return from summer leave feeling just as drained as before.

Did NZ shortchange Samoa over Manawanui wreck payout?

Experts say the $6m payout may cover only about 10% of clean-up costs.

‘Very active’: Optimistic Bay retailers brace for a bustling summer season

Retail NZ says 66% of retailers feel confident heading into summer.

Editorial: Migrant exploitation still costs workers and the country

OPINION: Cases of migrant exploitation across diverse sectors continue to appear in court.

Helping small traders: Rotate founder on taking quality resale furniture online

Maxine Glogau talks to Tom Raynel about her small marketplace start-up Rotate.

Kea Kids News: Why Ōtara is winning Christmas this year

Reporter Sarai visits the Ōtara Block Christmas Lights to find out why the neighbourhood is shining with more than just community spirit and the best mango otai in town!

Tamaki-linked group condemned after Auckland Sikh parade clash

An MP and the Free Speech Union say the protest was un-Christian, threatening, and cruel.

'Call it out': Kiwis should be vigilant against anti-Semitism, organiser says

The demonstration comes a week after the Bondi Beach mass shooting in Sydney.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: My word of the year, deja vu

OPINION: Critics say the public service is still 14,000 roles larger than under John Key.

The US wants to ban DJI drones due to security fears; will NZ follow suit?

America is days away from freezing out the world’s dominant drone maker.

Letters: The threat of extremism in our society

OPINION: A reader encourages those attending the cricket this summer to be sun smart.

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

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

Editorial: ‘The cost of courtesy is zero’ – Why service staff need your empathy

OPINION: Retail, hospitality and service workers stay on the job while others holiday.

Martin Gummer: Dear PM, here's how to fix an energy crisis

OPINION: An open letter to the Prime Minister calls for an urgent strategy.

Watch: Police intervene after Destiny-linked protesters block South Auckland Sikh parade

About 50 protesters blocked Great South Rd about 2pm to confront the parade.

$6m Powerball jackpot struck as one player scoops top prize

The $6.2m haul is the biggest Lotto win since a $16m jackpot on December 10.