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Labour MP reveals political future after abolition of his Ōhāriu electorate

The MP has been considering his future after losing his seat in boundary changes.

Watch: Luxon confirms 2026 election date, rules out three parties from coalition consideration

Setting the election date is one of the few powers that is reserved solely to the PM.

The only Kiwi uni to crack the world's top 100 – and it did it twice

Auckland Uni is among the world's best universities, but a report shows NZ has work to do.

Severe weather update with Heather Keats

Red heavy rain warnings are issued for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Northern Gisborne until Thursday afternoon. Video / Alyse Wright

Is this the next Kiwi to represent Ireland in rugby?

Sean Jansen could be the next Kiwi to face the All Blacks later this year.

'The whole place lit up': Kiwi women set new shearing world record

Rose Lewis, Missy Te Whata, Te Atakura Crawford, and Pagan Rimene set a new world record.

Kiwi doctor branded a 'rapist', 'convicted paedophile' despite cleared conviction two decades ago

Over the past week, posts have been rampant on social media about the GP.

Italian woman named as Southland crash victim

The crash occurred on State Highway 6 in Winton last Thursday.

Christchurch-Vanuatu flights to start for first time this winter on Solomon Airlines

Island airline also announces Auckland expansion and multiple new Pacific routes.

Seatbelt bruises expose drunk, disqualified driver after crash he blamed on pregnant partner

Adam Hubac hit a bank and flipped his car, then told police his partner had been driving.

'I feel sad': Sir Wayne Smith ‘blindsided’ by Scott Robertson's axing

'Unfortunately, Razor hasn’t been given more time.'

Man charged over alleged Arrowtown assault that left victim unconscious

The victim needed hospital treatment for serious facial injuries.

'We are in awe of Graham': How wrong turn left tramper lost for nearly three weeks

Graham Garnett survived with injuries by following streams and ridges to the river.

Irish pundit: Robertson exit shatters All Blacks' 'system coach' myth

Irish writer Gerry Thornley says NZR has ditched its 'coach from within' mantra.

'It doesn’t have the same feeling of safety': Ruby quits High St after 24 years

Ruby's High St store, opened in 2002, was the brand's first retail space.

Dunedin to lose 3G tomorrow as One NZ begins shutdown

Many devices beyond phones rely on 3G. 2degrees' shutdown already underway.