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Gen Z staff don't want to 'sell their soul'

Medal table

Live tallies from the Comm Games

King's College responds to news of National MP's assault on student

Simon Lamb, the headmaster of the exclusive boarding school, has distanced the school's current staff and administrators from the 1999 incident.

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David Skipwith

Birmingham Games brilliant, but were they better than 1990?

OPINION: A record gold medals haul is impressive, but don't under-estimate the feel good factor of staging a top Games at home.

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Tony Smith

What's ahead for New Zealand's 'coldest week of the year'

The morning will still be bitterly cold, with some parts of Central Otago starting the day at a low temperature of -6C.

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NZ end Comm Games with 20 golds after women's doubles win

Amanda Landers-Murphy came out of retirement and defended her Gold Coast crown with teammate Joelle King.

'Dead man walking' feels let down by ACC

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Almost all ministers fail to meet deadline for making Cabinet papers public

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Fancy a classic British car? Hundreds from one man's passion project on sale

It took the late Ian Hope half a lifetime to collect 500-plus classic British cars. Now many of his vintage gems are for sale.

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The tragic timing of Olivia Podmore's death

A year on from the young cyclist's death, has New Zealand's sporting landscape shifted?

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National average house price falls under $1 million

Wellington house prices fell by 12.2% over the last six months, but prices are softening nationwide, Quotable Value says.

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First few steps are crucial on road to cutting carbon emissions

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Birmingham Games brilliant, but were they better than 1990?

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Recap: Gold for NZ in final action of the Commonwealth Games

Joelle King and Amanda Landers-Murphy win doubles squash final as New Zealand score a 20th gold medal in their final event of the Games.

Commonwealth Games: New Zealand schedule and results

Follow all 232 of our Kiwi athletes - when they're competing and how they fared in Birmingham.

Stunning finish as Aaron Gate makes Comm Games history

New Zealander's road race victory was the equivalent of Winx winning a Melbourne Cup after travelling four wide all the way.

Lessons aplenty for Silver Ferns after Commonwealth Games bronze

The Silver Ferns were guilty of being 'soft' and lacking fight in previous games. Coach Dame Noeline Taurua got the performance she was after.

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Māori and Pacific uni students made to feel 'insignificant' – survey

Tara McAllister has a PhD but still faces racist jabs: “I’ve been told, ‘You've got breasts and you’re Māori, so you'll get all the scholarships.’”

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Nanaia Mahuta and Wang Yi didn't discuss 'specifics' of Taiwan tensions

Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta barely discussed the Taiwan tensions when she met her Chinese counterpart last week, as Beijing conducted live-fire exercises around the island.

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Foodbank outgrows couple's home as more families need help

It started with a handful of families but three years and one house later, the need is escalating at a rate a Christchurch Foodbank can not meet.

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Growing family's 'stressful' search for a home

A family of six, soon to become a family of eight, is running short on time to find a place to live.

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Auditor-General raises serious concerns about Three Waters

Top officials have raised concerns about accountability problems in the plan, with the Opposition calling it “scathing”.

Defence minister speaks out after stabbing at battle commemoration

"At no point in time did I feel threatened," says Peeni Henare, who was sitting beside a Japanese military member who was stabbed.

Younger workers 'not wanting to sell their soul' to workplace

National's Sam Uffindell 'asked to leave' prestigious school after attack on younger boy

Recap: Gold for NZ in final action of the Commonwealth Games

English relay team disqualified after thinking they won gold in photo finish

Two prominent men died on the Titanic - were they secretly a couple?

Auditor-General raises serious concerns about Three Waters

NZ Rugby's next move on Ian Foster imminent

Three charged with Taranaki father's murder

US man who shot Ahmaud Arbery gets life sentence for hate crime

Travis McMichael was one of three defendants convicted in February of federal hate crime charges.

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Indonesia slams Pauline Hanson's remarks about Bali being 'covered in poo'

Indonesia's tourism minister said the far-right Australian senator’s remarks were not based on facts. "Never insult Bali."

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One year after Afghanistan, US spy agencies pivot towards China

There’s been a quiet pivot within US intelligence agencies, which are moving hundreds of officers to China-focused positions.

Hong Kong cuts Covid-19 hotel quarantine to 3 days for arrivals

The city remains one of the few places in the world to require a quarantine to guard against travellers spreading Covid-19 to the local population.

China set to extend military exercises around Taiwan

The exercises have disrupted shipping and air traffic in the area, while raised concerns about the potential for conflict.

Two prominent men died on the Titanic - were they secretly a couple?

A US memorial honours artist Francis Davis Millet and military aide Archibald Butt. Here's what we know about them.

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What has Shortland Street taught us about nursing?

Dinner sorted: Five flavourful meals to treat your taste buds

Soaring cost of tomatoes put squeeze on pizza and the brunch brekkie

Why Prince Harry will have to hurry to get his memoir out

Lunchtime Shop: Maxi skirts that work for the office, or the weekend

How the elasticated waist bounced back into fashion

Phones are 'potentially dirtier than a toilet seat', but should we sanitise them?

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100 epic ways to enjoy winter in New Zealand

The Stuff Travel team has an epic list of things to tick off your winter bucket list.

Air NZ vs Qantas: Which does domestic best?

We put both carriers through a mystery test on their domestic services and found a clear winner.

NZ 'copycat' attractions - the good, bad and disappointing

When you are as far away from worldwide attractions as New Zealand is, sometimes it makes sense to bring the world just a bit closer to home.

London tourist charged $1000 for 10-minute pedicab ride

'It's infuriating': Iwi angry after tourists taken to wāhi tapu pools

Six of Australia's best outback drives

Stay ‘business class’ in Melbourne for under $200 a night

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The importance of protecting what you have

OPINION: If you have the right solutions set up now, it could save you money in the long run and provide peace of mind for everyone.

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Boston Consulting Group: New Zealand's brand has never been stronger

One of the world’s most prestigious management consulting firms officially opened its office doors in Auckland last week, and seems more upbeat about New Zealand’s future than New Zealanders are.

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Younger workers 'not wanting to sell their soul' to workplace

A 22-year-old healthcare administration worker said there was a lot of pressure from employers to go above and beyond, but she could see no payoff for doing so.

NZX slips, follows Wall St lower after hot US jobs data

The NZ market followed US stocks which took a hit after astonishing American employment figures, raising fresh rate concerns.

'Bad, just less bad'

Spending plans survey shows 'extreme' consumer pessimism waning.

NZ clothing label claws out of $400k debt

PM Jacinda Ardern wore it on the cover of Time magazine, but Ingrid Starnes won't be producing any more collections of clothing.

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What can a colonoscopy teach us about marketing? A lot actually

OPINION: If you do something good that is 'talk-worthy’, you can boost the profile of your business – even if it's not a particulary enjoyable one.

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Putting the spotlight on real women's faces

OPINION: Over the last few weeks, I’ve found myself in several conversations with women over 40 about how we’re often under-represented in advertising and marketing.

Eve Wellness launches into US market

How one Parnell business was saved by the internet

Cafe taps into rise of coffee pods

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Visa users see carbon footprint of everyday spending

More than 70% of New Zealanders were more likely to make more environmentally friendly purchases if they could see their carbon footprint, survey said.

What's driving the massive, destructive rainfalls around the US?

ANALYSIS: America has been inundated with heavy rain and more frequent extreme, flooding. The sad reality is that this is "our new normal" thanks to climate change, an atmospheric scientist says.

Climate lobbyists appeal decision upholding Auckland transport plan

Homeowners in climate-risk areas face hardening attitude on who pays

Great Barrier Reef bursts back to life despite ongoing climate threat

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New Taranaki principal seeks to incorporate more te reo Māori

Barb Costello has plenty of long-term plans for the New Plymouth school but the first on her list was to integrate more maori language into the curriculum.

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Top artists to drop te reo Māori waiata next month

Waiata Anthems is poised to release 20 new waiata next month paying homage to those who paved the way for reo Māori revitalisation 50 years ago.

Woman who needs 24/7 care 'stuck' for hours if she needs food or the loo

Two young women with similar complex disabilities. One has 24/7 care under ACC, the other has trained herself not to use the toilet when she is home alone.

Tainui 'at the table' for Māori wellbeing decisions

A new accord with Government allows the iwi to pick priority areas and work with ministries to make progress - starting with helping people into health jobs.

Political novice to contest Māori ward

He might be new to politics but Tuteri Rangihaeata's whakapapa ties him to one of the most popular Māori songs of all time.

Ben Brown: Championing the importance of stories

NZ's reading ambassador disputes the idea that young people, particularly boys, don't read. "It's not that boys don't read, you're giving them [stuff] they don't want to read."

Wheelchair-user forced to shower at swimming pool due to lack of accessible housing

Finding a wheelchair-accessible home is like finding a needle in a haystack, Dunedin man Piotr Mierzejewski says.

Treatment of the haka in The Crown 'utterly inappropriate'

Dr Byron Rangiwai says that the Netflix show's use of the haka underlines a broader issue of indigenous imagery used in the mainstream.

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Saints' standout Xavier Cooks named NBL MVP

Australian forward did it all on the offensive and defensive ends for the Saints this season and takes away NBL MVP honours.

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Springbok cops suspension for 'reckless' challenge on Beauden Barrett

Springboks winger Kurt-Lee Arendse has been suspended after seeing red in his side's win over the All Blacks.

All Blacks forwards get the message: 'We can’t let teams dictate at the breakdown'

Veteran halfback demands his forwards answer the bell after being outplayed by the Springboks at the tackle in the Rugby Championship opener.

NZ Rugby's next move on Ian Foster imminent

Eliesa Katoa to leave Warriors for Storm next season

English relay team disqualified after thinking they won gold in photo finish

'It's probably the worst I've seen': All Blacks fire up on Springboks' aerial tactics

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To cut plastic waste out of your life, start small

After trying out Plastic Free July - and helping save more than 300 million kilos of plastic waste - individuals share their tips.

First time buyers: Live in a Wellington icon

"It's as quiet as a suburb, but you can see the cityscape, you can walk to Cuba Street. It's the best of both worlds."

Making a house offer? Don't fall for the 'meet in the middle' trap

You've found your dream home - or more likely, your starter home - how do you work out how to make a winning offer?

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Shock team exit off The Block Australia

Moving from Rome to Wellington was 'a bit of a shock'

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What other songs have had objectionable lyrics rewritten?

Black Eyed Peas, Dire Straights and Taylor Swift (among others) have changed lyrics.

Emma Thompson wants us to like our bodies. She knows it's hard.

The 63-year-old actor's latest movie feels positively revolutionary in its frank and generous depiction of the human form.

Stuff to Watch on Sky and free-to-air TV this week

Three of the best shows from the past 18 months make their free-to-air debuts, while an adult animated-comedy features a host of familiar voices.

Lindsay Lohan's last great performance comes to Netflix

This baby looks identical to Woody Harrelson

Who are the contestants on Celebrity Treasure Island 2022?

Harry Styles helps fan propose to girlfriend mid-concert

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Car 101: How (and when) to use your fog lights

Driving in fog means extremely limited visibility, especially at night. Most cars have special fog lights but what's the correct way to use them?

This is the last year for the Ford Fiesta ST

Ford has confirmed the Fiesta ST hot hatch won't be a part of the local line up next year.

This is a Mustang restomod done right

Volvo XC60 Recharge: plug-in powerhouse

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Levity Beet teaches us how to play the fuzunkaphone

One man's trash is another man's award-winning musical instrument.

Cat comes back after leaving eight years ago

Pippi travelled across 16kms of coastal farmland to make it back home.

Teen turns milk-bottle tops into skateboards

The ice hockey girls being coached by a national sports star

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More victims and more pain from a legacy of abuse

Several more survivors name their abusers, as the scale and impact from decades of abuse by the Marist Brothers and Fathers becomes horrifyingly clear.