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Serious Fraud Office charges may be final blow for NZ First

OPINION: NZ First has been in desperate territory for months. The laying of charges over a donations scandal could finally knock it off for good.

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Dad 'just sorry' as he's jailed for toddler's murder

A father who killed his two-year-old daughter after walking into a river with her when he became angry at a relationship breakdown will spend at least 14 years in jail.

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Object to 'Vodafone Aotearoa'? Better not switch to us, says 2degrees

2degrees and Spark back rival over 'woke' criticism.

Physical search for woman missing near Kaikōura scales back

Melissa Ewings was last seen on the afternoon of September 20, after telling friends she was going for a river walk.

Man died after lung lesion detected but cancer left untreated

'All hail the King': Daniel Cormier claims Adesanya will be two-weight champion

Brain-eating amoeba kills 6-year-old boy in the US

A Texas governor is issuing a disaster declaration after an amoeba that can cause a rare and deadly infection of the brain was found in the local water supply system.

German yachties who breached NZ border restrictions jailed until flight home

Jacob Kraus, Sophia Ulbrich and Hans Borner were in custody in Auckland after they arrived in Opua from Tahiti in breach of border restrictions last Friday.

Microsoft services crash in global outage

Users were locked out of Office 365, Outlook and Teams for more than four hours on Tuesday.

US ethics experts see national security concern in Trump's debt

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Covid-19: Princeton University study dissects New Zealand response

Social capital, effective communication cited as key factors in New Zealand 'beating back' virus.

Australia hopes to open its borders to Kiwis in November

Tourism heavyweights in Australia have outlined a timeline for when they want a trans-Tasman bubble up and running.

Man who escaped isolation hotel via a 'bed sheet rope' gone for more than 8 hours

The man was seen on CCTV wandering around Auckland, including Newmarket, Epsom, Onehunga and Mt Albert before his return.

Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses one million

Nine months into the devastating Covid-19 pandemic, the global death toll has passed one million.

Two new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation

Two people who tested positive in managed isolation arrived on the same flight, but weren't travelling together.

Air NZ's road to ruin, and recovery

"Gut-wrenching decision" to lay off more than 4000 staff vital to airline's survival, chairman says.

Peters threatens to take SFO to court as two charged over NZ First Foundation

NZ First leader has accused investigators of running a witch hunt after two people were charged over a probe into political donations.

NZ First wanted to gag SFO

Winston Peters last week launched a last-minute bid to stop the Serious Fraud Office from announcing it had charged two people over the NZ First Foundation donations saga.

Election 2020: Botany candidates for local MP

Here are the candidates standing in the Botany electorate.

Plugging in... to Christchurch East where voters talk climate change and conspiracies

Climate change is the key issue for some this election. "Nothing else really matters if there isn't a planet."

Election 2020: East Coast Bays candidates for local MP

Here are the candidates standing in the East Coast Bays electorate.

In New Zealand, anyone can do what I do, says Jacinda Ardern

The great thing about New Zealand is anyone can do what I do, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on the campaign trail.

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Driver who killed son in crash ‘has been punished enough’

Efren Estareja Estrella must carry the “lifelong sentence” of knowing his son died because he ran through a stop sign, a judge says.

World-class kayaker named as Nelson crash victim

Andrew Martin, who died after a car crash on State Highway 6 on Sunday, has been described as a "sensational athlete, a master craftsman, a father and great friend” by those who knew him.

Body recovered from Waikato River

A body has been recoved from the Waikato River in central Hamilton.

'We just want you to be safe': Family appeal for information on missing teen

The eldest sister of a 13-year-old boy missing for a month is pleading for him to contact his family and return home.

Why are harbour bridge lanes being closed in high winds?

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has warned that further lane closures are possible on Auckland Harbour Bridge if severe gusts continue. Here's why.

Partner of slain Kiwi officer tells of 'gentle giant'

The Kiwi-born sergeant shot dead in London "will always be in my head and in my heart".

UAE plans moon mission in 2024

The United Arab Emirates rover will traverse parts of the moon that have yet to be explored by humans.

What to watch for in Trump/Biden debate

OPINION: With Biden ahead in the polls, Trump must try change the trajectory of the race.

Italy one of Europe's best Covid performers, despite brutal first wave

One of the worst-hit countries at the start of the year, Italy is now earning praise for largely avoiding the worst of Europe's second coronavirus wave.

Inside Chicago's 'house on the roof' of a high-rise

To access the two-storey house you take an historic elevator to the eighth floor of a converted printing factory, then climb a final set of stairs to the roof.

US man killed in dispute over cutting in line at haunted house

An argument over queue jumping escalated when a man was shot multiple times.

Jail breakout suspects used own names to book helicopter

Belgian police arrested the suspects in an "amateurish" prison breakout in less than 24 hours because the gang booked the helicopter they hijacked to try to free one of their wives.

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The Italian Doctor: Fighting Covid-19, isolation and uncertainty

Harry and Meghan to appear in fly-on-the-wall series for Netflix, say reports

Intense Azeri-Armenian fighting draws world powers

Massacre in Mexican bar leaves 11 people dead

NZX chief information officer has resigned

David Godfrey showed 'wonderful calmness' when major cyber attacks hit the exchange operator, CEO says.

The payoff of paying for Tiwai

OPINION: When the Government runs the numbers, it's worth keeping the smelter going a little longer, writes Bernard Hickey.

Farmers wait to count stock losses

Lambs born overnight on Monday unlikely to have survived, farmers say.

End coming for 'zombie' companies

Waves of company failures are expected by the insolvency industry as Covid-19 support mechanisms are withdrawn.

How business feels about the prospect of Labour 2.0

It could get more done but communication will be key, business leaders say.

Domestic travel insurance of 'minimal' value

Should you take out insurance for NZ holidays? Consumer NZ isn't sure.

Prosper Small Business Resilience Survey finds confidence cautiously growing

The number of small businesses feeling confident in their future viability is cautiously improving.

You don't know yourself as well as you think

OPINION: The tendency to be unjustifiably pleased with ourselves is exacerbated among leaders.

What Covid-19? Small businesses 'doing better last month than a year ago'

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Bookkeeper of the year shares top tips to help your business survive

All the political parties ranked according to climate plans

New analysis from health professionals highlights the political parties, from ACT to NZ First, with no desire or plan to reach carbon neutrality.

Sounds Air aims to offer first regional zero-emission flights

Small electric planes could be flying passengers around the country before the end of the decade.

15 arrested as climate activists block Canterbury coal mine

Revenue hit: What climate change may cost our biggest companies

Antarctica NZ planning for sea level rise – and fall – at Scott Base

First Māori vice president for nurses union

New Zealand Nurses Organisation appoints Māori vice president for the first time.

Murder appeal bid dismissed but question of juror racism accepted by Supreme Court

A Māori woman who murdered her boyfriend unsuccessfully appealed her conviction by arguing the courts don't do enough to combat racial prejudice by jurors.

Health workers struggle to build cultural practice into care, report finds

Some doctors have difficulty addressing the Māori context in their practice, a report says.

Waikato Uni report finds racism claims 'inaccurate'

Waikato University review finds structural discrimination but says academics raised racism after two were told their spending didn't meet rules .

Ian Foster 'bitterly disappointed' but ABs eye quick fix for Rugby Championship

All Blacks expecting Sanzaar to come to the party in the next day or so to get them out of quarantining at Christmas.

Cricket Australia commits to sending separate teams to South Africa, NZ

Black Caps could host Australia without its stars in February if the South Africa test tour goes ahead.

Mark Reason: When it comes to rugby, home is where the heart is

OPINION: Control freakery has become part of the All Blacks coaching set up, Mark Reason writes.

Hale appointed Warriors NRLW captain for 2020 season

Bay Oval to host Black Caps v Pakistan Boxing Day test as schedule confirmed

Costa slams Adesanya's antics as UFC champ's selfless gesture revealed

Mitre 10 Cup: Canterbury 'soul searching' after lacklustre start to campaign

The ultimate New Zealand roadie in an electric car

For the next few months, Stuff Travel will be in an electric car travelling from the top of the country to the bottom filming more than 100 stories. We want your help finding the best hidden gems around the country.

These are the first Australian states Kiwis could travel to

OPINION: Australia and New Zealand's politicians want to open trans-Tasman travel state by state, so we rate the states, revealing the first that could open.

This European palace property is yours for $62,000 a night

You'll feel like royalty (and need to be as wealthy as a monarch) staying at this new property in Germany.

These are the world's best drone photos; Kiwi among winners

Pamper your pooch? Luxury hotel chain launches dog-friendly stays in NZ

Real Housewives' mansion gets $8.8m

After four years, Michelle and David Blanchard's multimillion-dollar Coatesville property has finally been sold sight unseen to expats.

Stolen rare plant could fetch thousands on plant 'black market'

The variegated monstera with white patches on its leaves stolen from the Christchurch Botanic Gardens is valuable, but would be hard to propagate, an expert says.

People are making bank auctioning off complete Little Garden sets

Prices for complete sets of the 24 seedling types are soaring on Trade Me.

Kiwi celebs' kids grab the limelight

More to school gardens than just food

Grand Designs: How do you hold back the sea?

Tiny Chinese teapot found in lockdown clear-out sells for $761,000 at auction

Feeding babies gluten stops allergies? Not so fast

Bodybuilders spent $10,000 on home gyms as lockdown hit

Malta wants back the prehistoric shark tooth given to Prince George

Pregnant Chrissy Teigen hospitalised for excessive bleeding

Are you suffering from 'Covid brain'? You're not alone

Most Brits say Meghan, Harry should be stripped of titles

Meghan Markle reportedly has serious ambitions to run for president

Women of Influence finalists announced

Why Jessie Buckley is the scene-stealing star of Fargo's new series

REVIEW: The show still offers high-class drama in its fourth outing, but the Irish actor's performance is the real reason to tune in and get hooked.

Kiwi musician hitting the big time, thanks to Netflix's Lucifer

Anderson Rocio has found fame with a song she wrote, performed and recorded in her bedroom within a day.

The challenge of filming a thriller during a pandemic

When it came to filming with a tight deadline during lockdown, Morgana O'Reilly had only one worry - what to do with her kids.

Sienna Miller says Chadwick Boseman gave some of his salary to her

Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix welcome first baby - River

Harry, Meghan shutdown talk of Netflix reality show

Avatar 2 is done, Avatar 3 nearly there too - James Cameron

A tale of two Honda SUVs

The Honda CR-V has been refreshed for the new decade. We find out if it's still the bang-for-buck champion of the mid-size SUV segment by testing the base and range-topping models.

Polestar to put stunning Precept concept into production

Volvo's electric offshoot Polestar is putting its stunning Precept concept into production and building it at a new factory in China.

BMW's M division has built a two-wheeled rocket

Carmakers focus on China amid sales upturn

Peek inside Motat's secret lair of exhibit treasures

Ancient planes, cars, trams, buses and thousands of parts all sit patiently in a giant warehouse, waiting for their turn in an exhibition.

How Rocket Lab plans to send a satellite to the moon

Recent rocket launch was practise for a moon mission next year.

Some L.O.L. Surprise! dolls removed from NZ shelves for being 'too rude'

DOC using traps made by primary school students to catch stoats

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