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Smashing good time: Why are people paying to destroy things?

The Smash Room in Upper Hutt already has a few regulars after opening in December.

'Fattening the profits of law firms': DIA legal team in proposed cull, says union

The changes are the latest proposal in a string of public service staff reductions.

One in 10 electric blankets fail hotspot testing

Thermal imaging could show where coils touch or cross over.

Electric blanket fire killed 82-year-old woman and her dog

Coroner's report has prompted a warning as we head into colder weather.

Minister open to grace period for looming quake-prone building deadlines

Chris Penk is confident a review of earthquake-prone rules will be brought forward.

Pineapple-flavoured oral vaccine gives hope to women suffering UTIs

Finally, a 'promising' alternative to endless courses of antibiotics.

'So many memories': Close friend pays tribute to teens killed in Nelson crash

The 18-year-olds died in an accident on an off-roading track.

'KiwiRail got us into this mess': Nicola Willis defends $2000 a day ferry advisors

She says paying experts is cheaper than going ahead with the failed mega ferry project.

Baffling moments from minister Melissa Lee's post-Newshub interviews

Don't ask her to talk about the process.

Why is Newshub closing? What we know about the decision to axe the broadcaster

Today, Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed it still can't make Newshub work.

Killer and child sex offender fights prison sex ban in rehabilitation unit

The convicted killer said the ban was a breach of the Homosexual Law Reform Act.

Focus: Newshub closure confirmed

Warner Bros. Discovery told staff today that there is no deal “at this stage” with any third parties to provide a pared-back news service. Video / Corey Fleming and Cheree Kinnear

Newshub closure: Bosses' full speeches to 'devastated' staff today

TV bosses confirm talks have been held with rival media companies.

Newshub, TVNZ cuts: New news service mooted, fate of Sunday to be revealed

Fair Go, Midday, Tonight off air from May while plans presented to save parts of Newshub.

Two dead after crash on off-road track

Police were alerted to the crash in Mount Richmond Forest Park about 11pm yesterday.

'I'm not a magician': Minister Melissa Lee on job cuts; TVNZ's plan to axe Fair Go, keep brand

TVNZ boss: 'We do need to move forward with this difficult but necessary proposal.'

Live: TVNZ job cuts - Fair Go, news bulletins to be axed

The state-owned TV company proposed cuts last month. Many defended the need for news.

Exclusive: Newshub set to secure lifeline but job losses still likely

Warner Bros Discovery is set to announce a new deal that might save the news hour.