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Society Insider: Former Black Cap's return to India; new power couple; True Bliss star on homophobic abuse

Plus, Nick Mowbray and Liam Lawson team up in California.

Nine Lotto players win over $24k each – where were the tickets sold?

First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $6 million on Saturday.

Lotto numbers: Are you NZ’s latest Powerball multi-millionaire?

A jackpot of $6m was up for grabs and tonight's numbers have been drawn.

'We'd get secondhand stuff': Businessman allegedly swapped new appliances with his old ones

The former company director says he's never seen the weed spray unit that was bought.

Trio deny murdering man found dead on a Kawerau doorstep

One of the three can be named after suppression lapsed.

'Blown away': Auckland Harbour Bridge may close as severe winds hit rush-hour commute

Auckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible.

Two people charged with arson after Hamilton fire

A man, 46, and woman, 39, are due to appear in court next week.

Supreme Court hears case on employment status of family carers

'He just continued to work and they paid for it,' lawyer says of Ministry funding change.

Teenage prodigies: The rising stars taking the sports world by storm

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, hit a 35-ball century in the IPL.

Hamilton suffer setback at World Rugby Youth Tournament

HBHS can still reach the final by winning their next game on Thursday.

'You can't pay yourself': Businessman wasn't qualified to receive money he paid himself

A forensic accountant claimed the defendant was using his loan like a revolving credit.

Audrey Young's Minister rankings: The stars, the second-rate and those on notice

Three ministers excel and three ministers are on notice to improve.

'Light at the end of the tunnel': All Blacks lock on recovery from injury

'Limbs being caught up in the wrong place. It probably doesn’t help being 6'9" sometimes.'

Kiwi actor brings acclaimed Gallipoli play to Whangārei

Mark Wright's play 'Voices from Gallipoli' features nine diverse characters.

The NZ beach named among the world's 50 best for 2025

Three Australian beaches made the list this year but the Coromandel spot is NZ's only one.

'Will never forgive you': Family inconsolable after cyclist killed by truck driver

Jessica Moser's family has been left 'destroyed' by her death in 2022.

Slip closes SH1 in Mangamuka – again

SH1 has closed in the Far North as Northland hit by heavy rain.

'Lucky to be alive': Teen pinned under truck on way to new job

The 17-year-old girl suffered multiple skull, spine, and limb fractures.