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Death on a Remuera street: The tall, ‘harmless’ man with a tragic background
Jules Turk, 74, was a common sight on Shore Rd in Remuera, with his spiky, coloured hair.
'Walked down the aisle in pain': Jess Quinn calls for amputee service reform
The influencer and health advocate struggled for five years with unworkable prosthetics.
Replacements for bulldozed state homes in heart of Napier suburb cut by Govt
Mayor: 'The people of Maraenui deserve better. They've waited over a decade for action.'
Lululemon sues Costco over claims of copying athletic designs
Lululemon sued Costco for allegedly copying six of its clothing designs.
'Long-term implications': Alarm over doubling of KiwiSaver withdrawals
Northlanders' KiwiSaver withdrawals for hardship rose 109% from 2022 to 2024.
'I was in tears': Girls speak about being targeted by NZ predator posing as child online
The girls were targeted by a Wellington man posing as an 11-year-old girl online.
'Bad advice': Hipkins reflects on Labour's Rotorua housing challenges
Hipkins said Labour's next campaign will focus on jobs, health, and homes.
Sasha Borissenko: Regulatory Standards Bill undermines democratic process
OPINION: Some 88% of 22,821 submissions opposed the bill outright.
'Dangerous spectacle': Trauma clinicians call for moves to stamp out 'run it straight'
Those treating brain injury victims say there is no community benefit to justify the harm.
One in 10 have disease that Te Pāti Māori MP battled - 400 are on wait list for transplant
Among Māori and Pasifika, the rate with the illness may be as high as one in five.
'Distorting the market': Virtual GP service could cut patient fees, sparks sector backlash
The 24/7 service is expected to launch next month, with five providers confirmed so far.
Editorial: Lotto's allure grows as NZ faces financial challenges
OPINION: Kiwis chase Lotto dreams as cost-of-living pressures mount.
Fatal hit-and-run: Police hunt motorcyclist with full leg tattoo
They believe the suspect rode a black and gold Kawasaki motorbike.
'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugs
Chardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.
The Conversation: Austerity politics and the real cost of 'savings' in schools
OPINION: NZ's public expense rose from 25.9% of GDP in 1972 to 35.9% in 2022.
Editorial: How society's views on homelessness miss the mark
OPINION: An estimated 112,496 people were homeless in the 2023 Census.
Have you seen her? Police concerned for missing Dunedin woman
Police and family are concerned for Jonelle's wellbeing.
Tūrangi homicide investigation: Man arrested after woman found dead
The 27-year-old is expected to appear in court today.
Police raid Greazy Dogs gang: Claim 'significant blow' with five arrests, $1.5m assets seized
Five members and associates of motorcycle gang charged with meth offences.
'Feeding kittens': Debate on supporting Rotorua's rough sleepers heats up
About 50 people attended a public meeting to discuss homelessness in Rotorua.
Rotorua hit-and-run victim was deaf, blind and a cancer survivor
A motorcyclist hit Paige Johnson on a pedestrian crossing in a hit-and-run.
Rising scrutiny: Economists take key roles in next phase of Covid Inquiry
Economists who found NZ overpaid for Covid health measures hired by Royal Commission.
Letters: What is with all the online surveys?
OPINION: Does anyone ever read the online surveys people fill in?
Editorial: Rotorua's homeless dilemma highlights deeper social issues
OPINION: A business owner nearby lost revenue as customers avoided the encampment.
'My heart goes out': Cafe feeds homeless with pay it forward meals
Each week on Koha Monday the cafe offers free meals, funded by a 'pay it forward' system.
Sex in the city? Mayor defends removing homeless camp, cites offensive behaviour
Six people were trespassed on Wednesday and four more on Thursday.
The addicts outside the stores: Threats, smashings and smeared faeces
'I was told my family could find my body wrapped in a blanket.'