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Simeon Brown opens ward at North Shore Hospital

Health Minister Simeon Brown opens ward at North Shore Hospital. Video / Alex Burton

Man’s relationship with mistress: My four-year affair nearly destroyed me

Telegraph: Sneaking around, family breakdown and neverending guilt.

Black Caps to enjoy ultimate dress rehearsal ahead of Champions Trophy

No one can accuse the Black Caps of being underdone ahead of another major tournament.

Eskdale man refuses buyout, stays on ancestral land after Cyclone Gabrielle

Cyclone Gabrielle floodwaters destroyed Waikato Gray’s Eskdale home in February 2023. He refused a council buyout, staying on his ancestral land in a caravan. Video / Rafaella Melo

Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds trailer

Trailer for the new Ursula Grace Williams' documentary about Kiwi musician Marlon Williams creating his first te reo Māori language album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka. Video / 818

‘Every major city is just a glorified town’: NZ roasted by AI chatbots

From housing to burnouts, Kiwi creator gets 'unhinged' results from ChatGPT and DeepSeek.

Spotlight told to halt using ‘Biggest Sale Ever’ over false advertising ruling

The store claimed it was its 'Biggest Sale Ever'. The ASA disagreed.

Takahē release to boost wild population

The bird once thought to be extinct is beating the odds in the wild.

Witness alleges he was punched by woman accusing NZ musician of assault

She says he gave her permission to punch him after he allegedly cheated on her.

Opinion: Why can’t we stop watching Find My Country House NZ?

OPINION: Nothing much happens in this property series, but it’s rating through the roof.

Roasted lamb: PM cops searing style takedown

'Are you wearing a T-shirt over a suit jacket??'

FTN Motion reveals new upgraded electric motorbike

The new electric motorbike can reach speeds of 80km/h and has an estimated range of 140km.

Opinion: How NFL offers new opportunities for Māori and Pasifika athletes

Seven Pasifika players featured in the Super Bowl final this year.

How a fake social media post sparked debate within Ngāpuhi

The AI post criticised iwi for buying expensive utes instead of helping people.

72-hour benders, wild spending and sleeping with the wrong people – the reality of living with bipolar

Telegraph: 'I would buy strangers shots and fork out $1200 on concert tickets.'

Kea Kids News: No short supply of kai in Pipiwai

Reporter Moses and his mates take us on a tour of their life in rural Pipiwai, where bush to table is a way of life. Video / Kea Kids News

‘We were that close’: Couple narrowly avoid $270k scam after lawyer’s email hacked

The scam involved a fake invoice from their law firm's compromised account.

New Zealand's oldest and most expensive private school is celebrating 175 years

The Herald took a look around the Canterbury institution with former student and current tour guide, 84-year-old Derek Banks. Video / Derek Banks