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Elliott Smith: Why Kiwis should applaud Argentina

'Argentina beating the All Blacks is a feature of international rugby, not a bug.'

Te Papa to start charging international visitors $35 as energy costs soar

The national museum will remain free for Kiwis.

NZ at ‘high risk’ of measles outbreak - Ministry of Education

'Local childhood immunisation rates are declining,' the ministry said.

'Thought it was an earthquake': Dramatic footage shows hammer-wielding thieves smash into dairy

Owners watched thieves raid their businesses on CCTV before deciding to confront them.

Wellington smash and grab

CCTV footage shows Island Bay dairy and vape shop Sai Food Store was broken into by three young robbers using a hammer. Video / Isha Patel

Green buildings make money for landlords and tenants - landmark new report

The rents are higher and vacancy rates are lower than ordinary buildings.

Double standard? Ministry vacated staff from one quake risk building, left school kids in another

Ministry of Education is under fire from Wellington Girls' College as kids work from home.

Sports Insider: Olympics' golden glow puts All Blacks in the shade

The days of sitting smugly on the mountain peering down at inferior also-rans are over.

How veteran goalkeeper found love on and off the pitch at Napier City Rovers

Marriage and medals have captured Kyle Baxter's heart at the club.

Scammer duped pensioners out of $337k in elaborate ruse involving 'covert' police sting, 'fake' currency

The scammer listened on the woman's phone 'from her pocket' when she visited the bank.

State school teachers could be told to fill in at new charter schools

Cabinet material states charter schools aim to increase choice and enable 'innovation'.

Inside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed minister

Correspondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.

'A labyrinth of lies:' Lawyer criticises case against convicted murderers

Gail Maney and Stephen Stone's lawyers say it's too late for a retrial now.

KiwiRail disestablishes 61 jobs, including health and safety

It comes after ministers raised 'serious questions' about KiwiRail's safety record.

Stranded divers swim over an hour to deserted island before being rescued

Once ashore, the men used matches from their waterproof survival kit to light a fire.

'Oh, he got you did he?': Owner's response when unmuzzled dog bites man

The dog was already on a short leash when he attacked a stranger.

'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North Island

Severe weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.

'Sky Full of Sars': Photographers across North Island capture Rocket Lab night launch

Stunning scenes were captured from Wellington to the East Coast on Monday morning.