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Teen charged with murdering Greymouth pensioner loses suppression
Donald Baikie was found dead at a property on Chapel St in September.
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Senior Govt minister visits Gloriavale after refusing to rule out shutting community
She met new overseeing shepherd Stephen Standfast and other leaders.
Ranked: The top 50 Kiwis in the NRL
In a gruelling exercise, we rank the top New Zealanders currently in the NRL.
'They seem to show up everywhere now': Kiwi population boom brings odd rescues
Villa manager Amelia Boyce spotted the chick during a routine pool check.
Gloriavale ex-leader wins appeal, avoids jail for 20 years of sex offending
Crown lawyers had argued prison was needed given his role as Gloriavale leader.
Duo biking around the world say NZ drivers are the most aggressive
They spent 17 days cycling 1591km here and say they faced verbal abuse daily.
Regional airline loans welcomed after soaring costs batter operators
Carriers around the country may need a lifeline for the lifelines they provide.
Unexplained: Police officer finds body near vehicle north of Franz Josef
The discovery was made near a vehicle close to Parkers Creek at 4pm yesterday.
'I started shaking': Jokes before reality hit that West Coast couple $5m lotto winner
They quietly celebrated the life-changing windfall with chocolate biscuits.
Timeline shift: Pike River mine memorial pushed back beyond earlier target
The Department of Conservation wants the memorial to be in place prior to the anniversary.
Final week of summer brings sun, heat and scattered showers
Temperatures are forecast to linger in the mid-20s for much of the country.
Ex-MP Meka Whaitiri on aspirations in role as new runanga chair
The former MP spoke with the Gisborne Herald about leadership, relationships and plans.
Serious crash shuts key alpine route, drivers warned to expect long delays
State Highway 73 is closed in both directions at Arthur’s Pass.
Mining firms eye share of Govt's $80m pot for critical minerals push
Coalition earmarks money for minerals miners, even as one loses fast-track bid.
'I'll bury you': Violent threats as taxi driver tensions explode over airport pick-up lane
Among the threats, Magan Vashisht said he would kick a woman's teeth in.
Ex-Gloriavale leader appeals 'manifestly excessive' jail sentence for sex abuse
Howard Temple, 85, admitted offending over 20-plus years.
'So close but so far': What it's like to finish second in the Coast to Coast
After 13 hours of toil and another second place, Hannah Lund still loves multisport.
Family of Northland woman killed in Kaihu dog attack say death was 'tragic'
Mihiata Te Rore, 62, died at a rural State Highway 12 property in Kaihu on Tuesday.
Rua Gold to list on NZX ahead of fast-track bid for Reefton mine
The Reefton project targets underground gold and antimony mine for 2029 output.
John Rae: Benefit of Crown Regional Holdings loans outweigh risks
OPINION: Only about 6% of Crown regional loans are in serious difficulty.
Housing market softens in January as threat of rising rates looms
An economist warns that concern about rising interest rates may be a headwind.
Can AI show remorse? Judge catches arsonist using AI to pen apology letters
The judge put Michae Win’s letter through ChatGPT software to test their authenticity.
'I’m no longer fighting': How a Kiwi athlete won ultra trail-running's biggest prize
Ruth Croft on running around Mt Blanc in 23 hours, overcoming bulimia and her zen bubble.
Tarawera Ultra 102km: Croft and Jones defend titles as rivals close in
Ruth Croft returns as the only woman to win all three UTMB World Series races.
Golden visa cash helps fuel $12m raise for AI fruit-scanning start-up, Immigration NZ updates AIP numbers
Hectre's AI tools have already analysed 17 billion apples and 37 billion cherries.
Where sport and travel meet: 2026’s biggest trips for Kiwi fans
From World Cup fan zones to Tour de France roadsides, many events are free.
‘They should be underwriting it’: Publican stung by 3G switch-off bill
By the end of April all three major telcos will have fully shut down 3G.
Auckland expecting its hottest day of summer so far
Kiwis are set to swelter in the heat before widespread rain moves in.
Could your home become uninsurable, unbankable and worthless?
Some homes are becoming 'uninsurable and unbankable', wiping out nest eggs.
Super Bowl LX: Seahawks crush Patriots for second title
The Seattle Seahawks dominated Super Bowl 60 to beat the New England Patriots 29-13.