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Baby Ru's death the second child homicide suffered by extended whānau

Breaking intergenerational violence is the centre of debate, again, after the death of Baby Ru - whose extended whānau have sadly been through this before.

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Migrants struggle with mountain of debt and no hope of paying it off

They came to New Zealand with the promise of work, but have been left with a mountain of debt and no hope of ever paying it off.

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Crocs, Air Jordans, Jellies, Docs: Shoe trends that caused chaos at school

Some NZ schools are banning Crocs - but footwear trend that kids love has long been a headache for parents and teachers.

Heavy rain, showers expected for most of week around country

Wear a raincoat to work this week, as heavy rain and isolated showers are set to hit around the country from Monday through to Friday.

Prince Harry and Meghan urged to back King amid racism row

Too few people know about this oasis minutes from downtown Auckland

Heavy bombing continues in crowded southern Gaza

The Israeli military is shifting the focus of its offensive to Gaza's southern portion on the third day of renewed fighting.

Health worker arrested after allegedly misusing data to spread vaccine misinformation

Legal action has been taken against a Te Whatu Ora employee who is accused of misusing data to spread misinformation about vaccines.

Live: Luxon admits Government error on tobacco outlets

"We didn't express it the way we should have," Luxon said on the gaffe, denying National misled the public.

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Survivor of horror tree-felling accident sets off on 250km fundraising walk

Trevor Moore broke every bone in his face, helping a friend fell trees. Now he's set off on a journey, to give something back to his rescuers.

A peek inside Otago's $100m residential college

A 38-week stay in Otago's first new built residential college in more than 50 years will set you back around $19,000, so what is it like inside?

Gisborne forestry company fined $73,500

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Police respond to multiple 'concerning' emails across New Zealand

Emails of a, "concerning nature [were] directed to a number of organisations throughout New Zealand, including hospitals and places of worship", police have confirmed.

What we know about the Government's Covid-19 inquiry

The newly-formed coalition Government has stated there will be a full Covid-19 inquiry. So what are they looking into and how will it work?

Inside Parliament during the uneasy transition of government

Boxes, trolleys and chairs move back and forth as the new Government, new MPs, and survivors from the old Government take on their new roles.

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As National sets to work, can it deliver what the country needs?

OPINION: Labour left a lot that should be unwound and it is good to see the Government committed to making many such changes. Read more in The Post.

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The role we must play in promoting peace and defeating hate

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Is the power of the Press Gallery on the slide?

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Misdirection, misinformation. What's Winston's game?

'Arrogance and disrespect': Mitchell Johnson roasts ex team-mate David Warner

Health worker arrested after allegedly misusing data to spread vaccine misinformation

Police respond to multiple 'concerning' emails across New Zealand

Baby Ru's death the second child homicide suffered by extended whānau

Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: December 3, 2023

Women receive serious injuries after home invasion in Hamilton

Luxon admits 'we've got it wrong' on number of cigarette outlets in Northland

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, tsunami warnings issued

US teen claims flight attendant secretly filmed her in plane toilet

The lawsuit alleges that a flight attendant used tape to affix an iPhone to the toilet lid and started recording right before the teen entered the restroom.

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ChatGPT is a year old, here's how it's changed us

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Brutal attack near Eiffel Tower leaves one dead and two injured

A German man has died and two others, including a British man, have been injured in a knife and hammer attack on a street in central Paris.

Pregnant woman killed in strong quake that sparked widespread panic

A pregnant woman died after a powerful earthquake hit the Philippines' second-largest island, sparking a tsunami warning amid widespread panic.

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, tsunami warnings issued

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck Saturday off the southern Philippines coast, prompting many villagers to flee their homes in panic around midnight after Philippine authorities issued a tsunami warning.

Witnesses to John Lennon’s murder speak for first time

The musician’s last words have been disclosed in a new documentary which also features a recording of his killer discussing his motive.

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Is this the best pasta named after a sad popstar ever made?

No, Il Pastaio in Beverly Hills does not serve boiled pop star. Paccheri alla Justin Bieber was just named after the Canadian singer.

Four days in Perth: High wires, hikes and bush tucker

How to get up close and personal with Optus Stadium, art and culture, bush walks and the beautiful Swan Valley in Western Australia.

Living the retirement dream in sports-mad, cycle-friendly Chicago

Free summer concerts, stellar music and sports scenes and cheaper gas and groceries help explain why a former Aucklander made the Windy City home.

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What really counts as poor in New Zealand now?

It’s a question that has been vexing certain parts of the online community in recent days, since a nurse who has two kids took to TikTok to say she was living in poverty, with only $200 to $300 to last just under two weeks after groceries, mortgage and gas in the car.

KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals double as New Zealanders struggle

Supervisor says 'crazy' increase is driven by rise in mortgage rates.

Ask Susan: Is it really worth getting a second job?

Money Editor Susan Edmunds answers your questions about tax, student loans, mortgages and KiwiSaver.

'I lost half-a-million trading online – it's no different to gambling'

One former online trader says many people convince themselves they are 'investing' but they're risking it all.

How much would you pay for a cruisy Christmas meal?

Meal kit companies pitch their Christmas products as time- and money-savers, but does the convenience really come at a reasonable price?

Households grapple with soaring insurance costs

Wellington retiree Jonathan Buck has decided that the possibility of his house burning down, taking all his possessions with it, is a chance he’ll have to take.

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Report says top of the south could be powered mostly by biomass

Wood could be the next big thing powering the top of the south, a new report says, with the forestry sector playing a key role in powering Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.

Ford Ranger set to retain NZ's most popular car status

Ford ute on target to claim coveted best-seller title for the ninth year in a row.

Parish nurse farewells decade-long role

Duo impress in trans-Tasman test

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UAE looks to burnish its climate credentials with $48 billion pledge

The newly established fund was "specifically designed to bridge the climate finance gap," with the money largely coming from oil revenue.

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New names revealed for Hollyford track lodges

The two "luxury" lodges along the Hollyford track have received new names that reflect Ngāi Tahu Tourism business in the cultural heritage of the iwi.

End of funding raises conservation group fears

Taranaki conservation groups are worried the impending end of Jobs For Nature funding will slow the momentum they've created.

Kīngitanga and Ngāti Whātua play friendship card ahead of commemorations

The Kīngitanga is preparing to commemorate 165 years of the movement in Tāmaki Makaurau this weekend.

'Don’t claim you are Ngāti Rēhia if you want to tutū with the Treaty'

The ACT Party leader's hapū calls him out for playing the "race card".

Manawatū side off to Māori touch nationals

Player-coach Corey Governor wants to give his young players the chance to play the best in the country.

Rebranding government departments 'could cost millions' say marketing gurus

Such a change will require full rebranding operations at about a dozen government departments and could cost 'millions and millions'.

Council backs Sticky Forest development

The Environment Court is hearing a proposal to allow almost 150 building sites on popular recreation land overlooking Lake Wānaka.

Teaching data skills and Māori perspective

The first group of apprentices from the Auraki Group data apprenticeship programme have graduated.

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White Ferns admit they fluffed their lines in upset loss to Pakistan

Inaccurate bowling performance comes under scrutiny before second game of the series on Tuesday.

High-flying Phoenix make mockery of pre-season predictions

Little was expected of the Phoenix this season but they now lead the A-League Men for the first time since 2015.

'Arrogance and disrespect': Mitchell Johnson roasts ex team-mate David Warner

Departing Australian batter's former team-mate unleashes, saying he doesn't deserve a farewell tour after the ball tampering disgrace.

Watch: Team NZ take win after Luna Rossa's huge nosedive

New Black Caps star sets IPL auction base price as bidding war looms

Football Ferns draw with Colombia after blowing big chance

Done deal: Beauden Barrett on way back to Blues, NZ rugby

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Young couple's first home is certified Passive House

The new home of Oamaru first-time buyers Sam Holt, 29, and Ashleigh Weir, 26, barely needs heating, even on the coldest days.

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It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas

Gingerbread men, a clove-studded orange, cinnamon, nutmeg and pine - you can have all this goodness at your place.

Rundown Ponsonby villa sells under hammer for $1.85m

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Oliver Twist gets an Australian-set sequel, while Krysten Ritter headlines a spin-off of a cult sci-fi series.

Prince Harry’s book Spare is most traded-in biography of the year

It may have been a bestseller, breaking the Guiness World Record for the fastest selling non-fiction book of all time, but Prince Harry’s autobiography Spare has now reached a new, rather less salubrious milestone.

Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks' notoriously-private romance

Miley Cyrus may have copped the heat for moving on too quickly following their 2019 split, but somehow Liam Hemsworth managed to keep his subsequent relationships under the radar.

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From Hot Wheels toy to reality: Mad Mike's Kiwi-built tribute a world first

Global drifting star Mad Mike Whiddett's latest creation is a screaming Hot Wheels car that's come to life.

Greg Murphy: Defensive driving theory courses aren't enough to save lives

Many people don't know how to use their car's safety features or how to react to danger. Greg Murphy thinks this should be taught behind the wheel.

Road test: Tesla's cheapest car gets new face, new controversies

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Don't talk to me about 'brain fog'

Please, don't talk to me about 'Covid fatigue' unless you mean the bone-crushing, mind-numbing exhaustion that comes from this almighty germ

Practical and playful Christmas gift ideas for those obsessed with aesthetic homeware

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Poor Things is set to be the most stylish, and talked about, film of the year

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One of NZ's most prestigious golf courses now overgrown and neglected

Gulf Harbour Country Club's green has hosted world tournaments but now is dying, covered in piles of rubbish.

Ministry leak shows redundancy plans ahead of new government

A leaked email shows a government department singled out by David Seymour is already making cuts ahead of the formation of the Luxon-led government.

The new police car and the sea: 'an unfortunate episode'

With fog rolling in and unable to find the exit to a beach, a police officer found their vehicle stuck in soft sand. Soon the tide would swamp the 2022 vehicle.

World Rugby concedes All Blacks' disallowed try in RWC final should have stood

The acknowledgement will put the issue of excessive TMO intervention firmly in the spotlight.

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Baby Ru's death the second child homicide suffered by extended whānau

Migrants struggle with mountain of debt and no hope of paying it off

Crocs, Air Jordans, Jellies, Docs: Shoe trends that caused chaos at school

Heavy rain, showers expected for most of week around country

Prince Harry and Meghan urged to back King amid racism row

Too few people know about this oasis minutes from downtown Auckland

Heavy bombing continues in crowded southern Gaza

Health worker arrested after allegedly misusing data to spread vaccine misinformation

Live: Luxon admits Government error on tobacco outlets

The mystery surrounding Team NZ's America's Cup challengers

Shane MacGowan’s excesses obliterated his talent – and the music industry stood by and watched

Why has Meghan never really taken to Kate?

Gisborne forestry company fined $73,500

Christmas gift guide: Great ideas for kids

Live: Luxon admits Government error on tobacco outlets

US teen claims flight attendant secretly filmed her in plane toilet

Aussies snap Black Ferns Sevens' world record run

Quiz: Morning trivia challenge

Aussies snap Black Ferns Sevens' world record run

How to get into the 'world's best' airport lounge

Christmas feasts from around the world

'Slim, brown and not so old' – Not all Santas look the same

Pageant boss faces conspiracy charges over 'beauty queen coup'

The group the Black Caps now have a fight to avoid joining

I’m happy with just one child – and it’s no one else’s business

Survivor of horror tree-felling accident sets off on 250km fundraising walk

A peek inside Otago's $100m residential college

Gisborne forestry company fined $73,500

Police respond to multiple 'concerning' emails across New Zealand

What we know about the Government's Covid-19 inquiry

Inside Parliament during the uneasy transition of government

'Arrogance and disrespect': Mitchell Johnson roasts ex team-mate David Warner

Health worker arrested after allegedly misusing data to spread vaccine misinformation

Police respond to multiple 'concerning' emails across New Zealand

Baby Ru's death the second child homicide suffered by extended whānau

Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: December 3, 2023

Women receive serious injuries after home invasion in Hamilton

Luxon admits 'we've got it wrong' on number of cigarette outlets in Northland

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, tsunami warnings issued

US teen claims flight attendant secretly filmed her in plane toilet

ChatGPT is a year old, here's how it's changed us

Brutal attack near Eiffel Tower leaves one dead and two injured

Pregnant woman killed in strong quake that sparked widespread panic

7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern Philippines, tsunami warnings issued

Witnesses to John Lennon’s murder speak for first time

10 Christmas gift ideas for the summer sceptic in your life

Doritos makes crunch silencer

Sick of Mariah Carey? 50 different Christmas songs for your playlist

Why Laura McGoldrick had to leave The Hits

Renters rejoice: Showers are better than bathtubs IMHO

Weekend Baking sorted: Three edible gifts

Where to see the best Christmas lights in New Zealand

What’s sleep apnoea?

First plus-size Miss Universe contestant hit back at trolls

The gift registry for the $100m 'wedding of the century' is as wild as you would expect

Is this the best pasta named after a sad popstar ever made?

Four days in Perth: High wires, hikes and bush tucker

Living the retirement dream in sports-mad, cycle-friendly Chicago

Can an adult have fun on a Disney cruise?

Are at-home light therapy masks worth it?

A boulder-strewn village and sheep: Taking Portugal’s roads less travelled

The pristine alternative to Bali few tourists know about

What really counts as poor in New Zealand now?

KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals double as New Zealanders struggle

Ask Susan: Is it really worth getting a second job?

'I lost half-a-million trading online – it's no different to gambling'

How much would you pay for a cruisy Christmas meal?

Households grapple with soaring insurance costs

Report says top of the south could be powered mostly by biomass

Ford Ranger set to retain NZ's most popular car status

Parish nurse farewells decade-long role

Duo impress in trans-Tasman test

How to adapt your vegetable garden to El Nino and the coming heat

Why you should perfect the art of the follow-up

How embracing the vlog could boost your business

Astin Parore, 20, with six-figure art business: 'Don't underestimate young people'

Five couples 'accidentally' bought a classic country pub

Bold journey of bouquets

Watch 15 million tonnes of emissions vanish this week