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‘Please don’t do it’: Devastated family warn of viral tackle trend after teen's death

Ryan Satterthwaite's family say it was an accident waiting to happen.

Luxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim Bolger

The ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.

Which trades have to come back and fix things the most on new NZ homes?

New data on the building sector covers tradie callbacks, land prices, consents, and more.

Wellington kura celebrating ‘bittersweet’ $35m long-awaited upgrade

'We see the excellent results in our kura kaupapa – despite the buildings they are in.'

'Pillorying colleagues': Wellington's Observer warns about party politics on council

A leaked memo warns councillors against “replicating Parliamentary party politics".

$161m sale of Manukau shopping centre announced

The property is fully leased and on a 9.8ha site.

Police directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarification

Retailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.

Inside the drop in violent crime: A return to crime patterns ... under Labour?

The current trend in falling violent crime is consistent with the trend from 2018-2022.

Top chef urges shift to cheaper filter coffee as prices rise

Filter coffee demand rises; orders doubled in six months, major supplier says.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North Island

Wild weather in the south looks to be improving, with northern areas in the firing line.

Heavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New Zealand

MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.

Patients ‘suffering’ after 1500 treated in corridors over 36 days at an Auckland ED

Staff report a significant risk to patients' health – and even their lives.

Minister defends new benefit sanctions coming into force

Beneficiaries face having half of their benefit restricted to certain spending.

Five players win almost $50k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?

A Porirua winner has claimed a $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize.

'Stay away from the jocks': Male National MPs conduct outfit checks in support of Nicola Willis

National MP Mike Butterick was careful to stop his caucus members from showing too much.

Moana Pasifika primed for biggest game in history against Hurricanes

Moana Pasifika must beat the Hurricanes to qualify for the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.

Think you don’t like opera? Let La boheme change your mind

Reasons include: 'More drama than Shortland St' and 'It's basically Love Actually'.

Pedestrian critically injured in crash police suspect was intentional

'Early indications are the crash was intentional.'