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Surprising pick for NZ's top cafe
If you're looking for the best café in New Zealand, you won't find it on Auckland's Karangahape Road nor Wellington's Cuba Street, or even in the heart of Christchurch.

Watch live: Te Pati Maori MP Takutai “Tarsh” Kemp to be laid to rest today
Takutai Moana Natasha "Tarsh" Kemp died, aged 50, after battling kidney disease.

Winston Peters says new foundations set for Interislander ferry infrastructure
Agreements between Ferry Holdings, CentrePort, Port Marlborough and KiwiRail set out the scope of work and equipment to be delivered by 2029 when two new ferries arrive.

PM defends boot camps after teen appears in court, removed from scheme
PM defends the government's military boot camps pilot following the removal of a participant after a court appearance

FamilyBoost changes expected to increase access to scheme
Changes to the government's FamilyBoost scheme are expected to broaden access and increase repayment amounts, backdated to today.

What does the US remittance tax means for the Pacific?
Washington is set to implement a tax on remittances and Pacific development experts say it poses a major threat to the region.

Q&A: Wrexham coach on his Hollywood owners, the Nix and coaching when the cameras are always watching
A personal pitch from actor Rob McElhenney sold Phil Parkinson on the Wrexham job, now he’s overseen three promotions and is eyeing one more.

Country musician Jason Aldean to tour NZ
Aldean has garnered 30 number 1 career hits at Country radio, nearly 20 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums

Kiwi Shane Ngakuru jailed in US after admitting part in global FBI bust
Shane Ngakuru, the cousin of Comancheros’ ‘supreme leader’, will spend time in a US jail before being sent back to New Zealand to face charges.

Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will be laid to rest today
Kemp died suddenly last week following a battle with kidney disease.

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says recruits know money is 'not everything' as new police college opens
The police commissioner says he is hearing from former Kiwi cops who relocated to Australia who want to come back - but admitted the pay across the ditch is better.

Port companies and KiwiRail reach agreements over two new Cook Strait ferries
The agreements cover the type of infrastructure and equipment needed before two new Cook Strait ferries arrive in 2029.

Advisory ropu say they reclaimed Maori name for Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence agency
The Maori ministerial advisory group says it was a breach of Te Tiriti and tikanga-based partnership.

What is this... and why is it showing up in your online ads?
Is it a mouth guard? Or a thigh strengthener? And do you need it?

Heavy rain warnings for Nelson, Tasman districts
MetService has issued new orange heavy rain warnings for the already sodden Nelson and Tasman districts.

How Lisette Reymer became an accidental war correspondent
Security with secretive pasts, heart-breaking stories on borders and running on the adrenaline of 20-hour workdays.

League veteran and councillor Ken Laban to run for Lower Hutt mayor
Sports commentator, league player and coach and Wellington regional councillor Ken Laban says he is running for mayor of Lower Hutt.

AI agents revolutionise business & cybersecurity with automation
AI agents are transforming business and cybersecurity by automating tasks, reducing response times, and enhancing threat detection with human oversight.

Man charged over Otahuhu homicide
A 31-year-old man is due in Manukau District Court on Tuesday after being charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

KnowBe4 launches free self-assessment to boost security culture
KnowBe4 has launched a free self-assessment tool to help organisations strengthen their security culture by focusing on human risk management and behaviour.