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Bloomfield admits to mental health mislead

Thomas Manch

Collins denies racism within police

Sophie Cornish

Lifetime of trauma after 3 months in state care

Andre Chumko

Arts sector faring far better than forecast

Bloomfield apologises over mental health report

Ministry of Health admits misleading Andrew Little and the public about edited mental health report.

Henry Cooke

Hurricanes farewell Laumape for nearly triple his money

Fringe All Black had to weigh his test ambitions with a near seven-figure offer in France.

Mark Geenty

No change to travel bubble over Melbourne Covid-19 case

The Ministry of Health believes the risk to New Zealand from the community case in Victoria is low.

'I thought he was dead': Teens stumble across hurt biker on dirt road

Motorcyclist Robert Maddison was potentially just hours from death after spending more than a day injured on a dirt road when he was found by three teenagers.

Allegations state care boys were prostituted out to church officials

Brace yourself for the cold blast

Australia's $3.7b budget to win back women

The female-focused cash splash comes after thousands of women marched on Parliament, demanding the federal government take the lead on improving gender equality.

Car crashes into cemetery, damaging large number of gravestones

Gisborne's council is now identifying the graves after a car came off the road and rolled.

'Long road ahead' for injured Countdown knife attack victims

Two police officers, one off duty, were at the supermarket when the attack happened and stepped in with staff and bystanders.

Man arrested after two women hurt in duck shooting incident

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Experts lay out new $8m plan to find vital Pike River evidence

Mining experts have come up with a plan to dig deeper into the mine, but the Government has already ruled out spending more money.

Teacher says workplace bullying led her to shoplift wine and cheese

Woman says she's "deeply ashamed" of her actions, and begs tribunal for a second chance.

Warning after chemist displays Covid misinformation

An expert says it shows how those behind Covid conspiracies are ramping up efforts to spread false information.

Hundreds of people join historic march for Māori wards

Over 500 people rallied in Aorangi - Feilding, demanding the district council listen to the community for which a Māori ward would serve.

Questions surrounds principal's absence from exclusive private school

Management remains tight-lipped as to why the executive principal and a deputy, who are married, are not at St Peter's School in Cambridge.

Teen charged with arson over snack aisle fire

A 19-year-old has been charged with arson and shoplifting over the incident at a Countdown, while police are still seeking a second alleged offender.

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Amateur coders plead guilty to crime of 'stirring up trouble' in China

The coders created an online archive of articles that were censored from the Chinese internet, alongside a forum for anonymous discussion.

Dogecoin plunges after Elon Musk's SNL appearance

The cryptocurrency tumbled as much as 30 per cent after the Tesla chief and self-appointed “Dogefather" hosted Saturday Night Live.

Fatal Solomons blast shows threat in country littered with bombs

A deadly explosion in the Solomon Islands capital has caused fear and confusion about the ongoing threat posed by hidden munitions left over from WWII.

High-profile Myanmar poet dies while detained by security forces

Khet Thi's poetry was an act of resistance to military rule, now his family alleges he was killed by the junta and his body returned with organs removed.

Melbourne man tests positive for Covid-19

Victoria's health minister says close contacts of a man in the Australian state who tested positive for Covid after hotel quarantine have tested negative.

Myanmar military's pretence of control, 100 days after coup

After Myanmar’s military seized power by ousting the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, they couldn’t even make the trains run on time.

Questions surround top school principal's absence

Bloomfield apologises over mental health report

Allegations state care boys were prostituted out to Catholic Church officials

'Win some, lose some': Hurricanes farewell Laumape for nearly triple his money

'Long road ahead' for injured Countdown knife attack victims

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Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: May 11, 2021

'I thought he was dead' - teen who found injured motorcyclist recalls

Why I won't travel to the Cooks until Covid-19 vaccine roll-outs are complete

OPINION: The Government is likely to be quick to pause or suspend travel if there are community cases - and being stranded in paradise is expensive.

Get thee to a nunnery as converted Auckland convent is a godsend

The Convent is a visual highlight on what is an otherwise prosaic section of Great North Road.

If you love a good tramp, you're going to have to pay a little bit more

Online booking for some of the country’s backcountry huts start on Tuesday morning.

Could you chillax in this 70m-long infinity-edge geothermal lagoon?

Tears as first flight from Sydney post-bubble break touches down

Get jabbed, not bitten, at Dracula's castle

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It's a jobseeker's market, but don't count on a higher salary: Seek NZ

April saw the highest number of jobs ever advertised on the site, but salaries have fallen 0.3 per cent in the last three months.

Investors grapple with outlook for A2 Milk

The company was running 100 miles an hour to stay still, and then Covid hit, says Matt Goodson, who holds A2 shares for Salt Funds Management.

Amazon Web Services gears up for more growth in NZ

Amazon's cloud computing business has opened a flagship office in New Zealand.

Orchardists welcome extra Pacific Island workers

Up to 300 Pacific Island horticulture workers a month will be allowed to enter the country, but they might only replace the number leaving.

A2 Milk shares continue to slide after 'ugly' earnings downgrade, NZX slips

Having lost nearly 13 per cent on Monday, a2 Milk's shares slipped again as investors digested the bad news.

Public sector pay freeze 'probably won't stick'

Pay freezes tend to fail in the face of market reality and organised opposition, says former unionist and professional director Rob Campbell.

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OPINION: FAQ is an acronym for Frequently Asked Questions. And it’s a powerful tool in your “customer converting” plans.

How to boost sales and get your business well known by holding a customer contest

OPINION: There are more than 100 different ways to use a fun contest in your business to get publicity and boost sales. Why not try one in your own business?

Tips, tricks and advice on how the hospo sector can attract new business

This small gluten-free bakery has leapt from Hawke’s Bay to downtown Auckland

Put your clients first and play to win are the key tips from this insurance adviser

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Climate change could impact Marlborough's grape flavours

Marlborough’s sauvignon blanc could one day lose its famed zing if temperatures – both above and below ground – keep getting warmer.

Could we cut methane by 45 per cent by 2030?

A UN agency wants the world to cut emissions of one potent greenhouse gas by nearly half in 9 years. Here's what that would mean for New Zealand.

UN: Cutting methane quickly is key to curbing dangerous warming

Climate Change Minister hints at dramatic lift in home building quality

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Orchardists welcome extra Pacific Island workers

Up to 300 Pacific Island horticulture workers a month will be allowed to enter the country, but they might only replace the number leaving.

ACC commitment to Māori health outcomes with proposed new strategy

ACC is laying down a commitment to transform and improve Māori health outcomes through their proposed new strategy, Whāia Te Tika.

Karawhiua: New campaign urges Covid-19 vaccine to protect whānau

'Karawhiua', shares medical information, real life stories from Māori to share their own experiences, questions and opinions about getting vaccinated.

Māori youth key to ending high Māori prison populations

“If you look at those who are born after 1990, the incarceration rate ... just falls off a cliff, and no one seems to know that.” says Justice Sir Joe Williams.

Cervical cancer screening cash injection bittersweet for Smear your mea campaign

Reflecting on the government's $118 million cash injection to tackle cervical and breast cancer, it's been a long time coming says Sandy Morrison.

Water is a taonga, not an asset

OPINION: It’s interesting to see and read about the importance of looking after our waterways these days.

Rekindling the home fires with a good old fashion race

It's a 54km race over a 22km hike up and down Mt Hikurangi, a 25km bike ride to Ruatōrea finishing at Tuparoa Beach.

Māori ward in Manawatū only path to democracy

EDITORIAL: Eleven Pākehā speaking for Māori is not where any local body authority should be, not this year or in two years time.

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TJ Perenara blocked from immediate Hurricanes return unless injury hits

Canes' favourite son will be back in Wellington soon, and available, but Super Rugby rules could delay his comeback.

NRL denies Eels' request for bubble exemption against Warriors

Parramatta's preparations for Sunday’s Magic Round clash in disarray as NRL refuse to budge on Covid-19 restrictions.

Warriors wonder kid Reece Walsh left on bench again for Parramatta Eels clash

In a move that is sure to get the backs of Warriors supporters up, the teenage sensation will again start from the bench.

Gary Stead reveals stranded Tim Seifert's coping OK in India after Covid-19 positive

'We'll leave no stone unturned': Chiefs digging deep into hotel incident

Chiefs face locking crisis for Super Rugby Trans-Tasman opener v Force in Perth

Australian athlete drops Tokyo Olympics boycott threat over diversity

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Why was something so good on paper so cheap, they wondered? Then they visited, and fell in love.

The couple building a house of joy from day-glo crochet

Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole are spreading love and mātauranga Māori in an unapologetically bright colourscheme.

Five fabulous veges to plant as the weather gets colder

Brassicas are a staple in an edible winter garden, but they aren’t the only option.

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'Party house' vicarage returned to glory

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Tom Cruise returns Golden Globe trophies

The HFPA continues to face backlash over its lack of Black representation. In response, Tom Cruise sent back his three Golden Globes prizes.

Watch the first trailer for Venom: Let There Be Carnage

The Andy Serkis-directed Venom sequel stars Tom Hardy and Woody Harrelson.

Mike Pero trumped by tough deputy in TVNZ's Sugar-coated Apprentice

REVIEW: Cassie Roma is the one who really should be ruling the boardroom, in this reboot that's more about the meltdowns than the management lessons.

Sky's Teina Sā the perfect showcase for the versatile Frankie Adams

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This is Mercedes' all-electric people mover

Mercedes-Benz has revealed its people-moving member of its rapidly-expanding EQ family, the EQT.

Security footage shows Tesla owner got into driver's seat before deadly crash

Home security camera footage shows that the owner of a Tesla got into the driver's seat of the car shortly before a deadly crash.

Man steals police car, crashes it, then steals a second one

Ford teases the all-electric F-150 Lightning

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How Lego therapy changed the life of a 4-year-old autistic boy

Samuel has gone from rocking on the floor to finding his passion - becoming a Lego master builder.

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The sport where picking the perfect poo is pivotal

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She was shackled to the bed. Her baby was being born

Women prisoners are afraid to feed their newborns with handcuffs on. Why is this allowed to happen?

How an Auckland mum battled Covid pneumonia while pregnant

Laying in an isolation room while her lungs filled with fluid, Ruthie Nielsen prayed for her unborn baby. Jet Park's first hapū māmā doesn't want anyone else to experience that terror.

Covid-19: The much-needed era of exponential decay

You'll have read a lot about exponential growth during the pandemic. Now it's time — we hope — for exponential decay. What does it look like?

The mystery of the Milton Kink

Milton is a “small and inconspicuous” Kiwi town with one anomaly no-one seems to have an answer to.

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How APEC will benefit New Zealand

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SPONSORED: The future of the Asia-Pacific’s post-Covid economy will be at the heart of conversations between its 21 leaders this year at APEC 2021, hosted by New Zealand.