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Why a recidivist paedophile may never be released from prison
He joined a paedophile ring in the early 80s, then kept offending for 40 years.
'We thought it was shallow water': Ex-Tall Black coach's account of how two players drowned
Tab Baldwin says he descended into 'darkest place imaginable'.
'I feel like shutting down': Mount cafe's $110k hit after slip tragedy
There are fears some businesses won't make it through winter as key drawcards stay shut.
Anthropic disables latest AI models over ‘national security’ concerns
The Trump government has banned non-US citizens from accessing Fable and Mythos.
Watch: Couple say staff soothed their pregnancy worries - then their baby died
The young couple lost their baby at 37 weeks. Te Whatu Ora has launched a review.
Bankrupt Auckland developer set to lose $3.8m Tōtara Park home and Mercedes
A young developer who built 19 townhouses in 4 years is now bankrupt and losing his home.
Father in illegally tenanted storage unit with daughter awarded $8k after belongings dumped
Victor Davis locked the tenant out before he could collect all of his possessions.
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Watchdog clears Paramount's $1.9b takeover of Warner Bros
The US Justice Department's Antitrust Division has found the deal is unlikely to harm competition or consumers.
Woman attacked by shark at popular Sydney beach
The 30-year-old suffered serious arm and leg injuries in the latest such attack off Australia's coast.
Why everyone from your local restaurant to the school fair is using AI ads
Ads produced by generative AI are being used to advertise everything from a new business to a local school fair.
US thrash Paraguay 4-1 for dream World Cup start
Tom Cruise and David Beckham were in the crowd as the US began its World Cup with a win.
My colleague hasn't paid tax - do I have any recourse since I did?
Kane Williamson: A great who never needed announcing, or farewelling
Ocean's mysterious 'cold blob' has scientists worried
Tenant wins appeal after landlord dumps belongings
A year after deadly Air India crash, families await answers
Costs of not adapting to climate change will rise along with sea levels - scientist
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One dead, three injured after crash in Loburn
St John said it sent three ambulances, one helicopter, one rapid response unit, and one manager to the scene on Loburn Whiterock Rd.
Woman critically injured after shark attack at Sydney beach
Emergency services rushed to the popular Coogee Beach shortly after 11am local time, following reports a swimmer had been bitten by a shark.
Logan Church: I went inside Trump’s UFC arena at the White House
It is a gigantic, monolithic structure that towers about 7 metres above the White House – I had to see this thing for myself, writes 1News US Correspondent Logan Church.
Lucky escape for elderly couple after crashing car into pool in Sydney
The 84-year-old driver and his wife who were unable to swim were rescued by neighbours after plunging the car into the backyard pool in Sydney.
Teens arrested in connection with 35 alleged car thefts in Tūrangi
Police arrested four people, including two teenagers, allegedly connected to 35 vehicle thefts in the small town over recent months.
Phones across NZ to receive emergency alert test
All SIM-connected devices across the country will receive a loud alert as authorities test the nationwide emergency warning system.
From luxury to baked beans and back again: One investor's rollercoaster ride
When it comes to money, property investor Nichole Lewis has experienced dizzy highs and devastating lows.
What Elon Musk's trillion means in real terms
SpaceX's IPO market debut has made Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
US begins home World Cup with dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay
The US opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament.
Trump says US strike in Venezuela kills 'infamous' gang leader
The US president said the strike had killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called “the infamous leader” of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang.
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Recap: Big wins for Matatū and Blues, record crowd in Christchurch in opening round of Super Rugby Aupiki
Follow live coverage of the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki competition.
Recap: Northern Stars beat Central Pulse in ANZ Premiership
Follow round 10 of the ANZ Premiership.
Investigation reveals source of fire at Wellington Airport
Passengers were evacuated to the tarmac, while some others were stuck on planes, on Friday night, with smoke visible in the regional departure lounge.
World Cup viewers hate them. Here’s what the All Whites think of mandatory drinks breaks
Referees will stop play 22 minutes into every half regardless of weather, sparking viewer anger but gaining backing from the players.
Pak’nSave Lotto lady back at work after community outrage at her redundancy
Katie Tippler worked at the Ferguson Street Pak'nSave for nearly 30 years before she was sent home with just two weeks' notice and no compensation.
Watch: Blues lock sent off for striking prone Hurricanes player in the face
Maama Vaipulu was shown a red card for striking Brianna Wallace in the first half of their Super Rugby Aupiki opener at Eden Park.
Woman suffers ‘massive wounds’ during shark attack in Australia
The 35-year-old woman is in a critical condition following the incident at Coogee Beach in New South Wales.
The American dream: USA smash Paraguay before host of Hollywood stars
Folarin Balogun scored twice after a Paraguayan own goal as the co-hosts started their campaign with an impressive win in Los Angeles.
Quiz: The Really Hard Word ... person who excels in telling anecdotes
One word, one clue, one minute. Can you solve today’s Hard Word?
One person dead, three injured in single vehicle crash in Loburn, Waimakariri
Emergency services were responding to a serious single-vehicle crash in Waimakariri, police said.
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‘Teacher heaven’: Why these Kiwi educators don’t plan to move home
A teacher who almost tripled his salary moving to remote Australia says New Zealand just can’t compete with his salary, perks and lifestyle.
Taxpayers fund millions in travel for wealthy ex-MPs and widows
Wealthy former politicians are among those claiming lifelong taxpayer-funded travel rebates.
Katie’s back at Pak’nSave Lotto
An employee heartbroken about being forced out of her job at Palmerston North’s Pak’nSave is back at work.
Oscar winner Kate Hawley’s long road from Wellywood to Hollywood
From opera rehearsals in Wellington to Hollywood's biggest stage, Oscar-winning designer Kate Hawley reflects on a career spent creating worlds, the misunderstood craft of set and costume design and why success changes less than people think.
Kane Williamson's remarkable career, his cricketing legacy and why he quit so abruptly
ANALYSIS: New Zealand’s greatest batter has pulled stumps during the test series in England, with fatherhood and Father Time likely reasons.
Prices are back. But that doesn’t mean Labour wins
OPINION: Christopher Luxon has celebrated falling interest rates as proof of economic competence. That is about to become more complicated.
Labour fare cap: The five public transport trips where travellers would gain the most
The Post has crunched the numbers on what the new policy means for trips around the country, including one route where regular commuters would save $230 a week.
How a footballing icon’s prediction nearly 50 years ago can finally come true at the World Cup
ANALYSIS: Pele once boldly forecast an African team would win football’s showpiece. We’re still waiting, but there are genuine chances of an upset winner this time.
Battle-hardened Hurricanes ready to lay their semifinal ghosts to rest against fading Blues
Clark Laidlaw’s men have matured into a complete rugby team who can launch themselves into a home final when they run out against the Blues on Saturday night.
Nearly a third of Government innovation agency’s $149m Covid loan book in arrears, 63 firms insolvent
Nearly $50m of the Callaghan Innovation’s $149m Covid-era loan book is in arrears, with 63 businesses now insolvent or in legal processes as the agency prepares to shut down.
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Taxpayers fund millions in travel for wealthy ex-MPs and widows
Wealthy former politicians are among those claiming lifelong taxpayer-funded travel rebates.
How come so many clocks around Christchurch don’t tell the right time?
Christchurch, we have a timekeeping problem.
Three floods in 11 months leave Little River couple facing $100,000 bill to protect ‘forever home’
Tricia Hewlett thought she knew how high Little River’s floodwaters could rise when she moved into her new home. Then February's flood came and swept through everything.
The historic Canterbury store still waiting for Google’s recognition
Okains Bay is home to the oldest continually running shop in New Zealand - even if it doesn’t come up on Google.
‘Teacher heaven’: Why these Kiwi educators don’t plan to move home
A teacher who almost tripled his salary moving to remote Australia says New Zealand just can’t compete with his salary, perks and lifestyle.
The Clarence: New Zealand’s wild forgotten valley
A motorcycle trip into the remote Clarence Valley reveals one of the country’s most spectacular and isolated landscapes - where high country farming, conservation, geology and history collide beneath the towering Kaikōura ranges.
Work starts converting Christchurch’s old law library into new offices
The library, on the banks of the Avon River, is undergoing a major renovation and will reopen as an office building.
Pay-what-you-can organic vege initiative grows in Addington
Using ‘small plot intensive’ methods, a dedicated team of volunteers have transformed Addington backyards and a park into thriving vegetable patches.
Nearly a third of Government innovation agency’s $149m Covid loan book in arrears, 63 firms insolvent
Nearly $50m of the Callaghan Innovation’s $149m Covid-era loan book is in arrears, with 63 businesses now insolvent or in legal processes as the agency prepares to shut down.
Laser strike fine an ‘insult’ says pilot
The pilot flying the plane twice hit by laser strikes over Twizel has been left frustrated at the sentence the perpetrator has received.
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Judges put brakes on crushing boy racer cars, says legal expert
Two Waikato council-led bylaws were meant to be the end of the road for boy racers, but seize and destroy data paints a different picture.
Lack of ‘vengeance’ helps keep blackout crash driver out of jail
A forgiving approach by the family of Adrian Bell, who was killed by an out-of-control car as he was walking down a footpath in Hamilton, may have saved the car’s driver from going to jail.
$34,000 South Waikato councillor complaint showdown labelled a ‘sham’
Ratepayers have stumped up $33,925 to investigate code of conduct complaints against councillor Zed Latinovic, with three more probes on the way.
Goodbye Orbiter and a critique of the PM: Letters to the editor
A shake-up of Hamilton’s bus network and the PM at Fieldays are among the topics of today’s letters.
Days of Future Past: Boyes Park, a name, and the man behind it
George Stephenson Boyes wanted to make Hamilton a more aesthetically pleasing place.
A pharmacist whose three-minute consults became 30 minute chats
Laraine Willshire (1951-2026) was the smiling face behind Te Awamutu Pharmacy, always interested in her customers as human beings.
Chiefs’ seven-try demolition inflicts record defeat on Crusaders in Hamilton semifinal
The hosts exploded from the blocks to put what looked a tight contest beyond doubt by halftime and avenge some recent heartbreakers.
Forty jobs on the line at Aussie owned Hamilton business
Up to 40 jobs are on the line at a Hamilton workplace, the Waikato Times understands
A beloved book and a $2.4m library facelift
OPINION: Richard Swainson is not too impressed with ‘pretty light shows’ at the library when a book he was fond of has disappeared.
‘No good options’: Fieldays voters frustrated with election options
Politicians descended on Mystery Creek to kick of the rural election campaign, but punters say they’re unimpressed with their options.
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How Michael Jackson moonwalked into the centre of pop culture again
Why is Michael Jackson back? And why is he walking the streets of Christchurch?
Where to eat on Karangahape Road – an insider’s guide
The top food spots on Karangahape Road, from soufflés to natural wines to really good pies.
‘Salad slinger’ Charles Williams knows how Aucklanders like to eat
‘So many people are budget-conscious, but also way more conscious about what they put into their bodies.’
‘Consider me bitten’: Stakes by Noelle McCarthy, reviewed
With Grand, McCarthy announced her talent. With Stakes, she drives it home.
Review: Te Ara Tupua is the road Wellington always deserved
Smell the sea salt, feel the looming hills: it’s your typical ride to Wellington, but in 3D.
The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending June 12
Major new Irish novel alert!
Memo to Labour: Wasteful spending is for roads, not public transport subsidies
Labour made a big mistake saying it would spend $65m making public transport cheaper. We need that money for roughly five metres of highway.
New details emerge of Te Māngai Pāho’s vision for Māori news
Change is afoot for the Māori news sector.
Help! I can’t stop watching Celebrity Tipping Point NZ
This isn’t just a game show. It’s a metaphor for life.
The raft of recent disability support changes, explained
One advocate says the lack of community consultation has made disabled people feel like ‘second or third-class citizens’.