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Blues coach rewarded with new contract after ending 21-year drought
Super Rugby-winning coach Vern Cotter has committed to an additional year with the Blues, extending his stay until at least 2026.

Man charged with murder after fatal fire in Whangarei
A 48-year-old has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Hoani Reuben.

Auckland bottle shops, supermarkets prepare for stricter alcohol rules
Many bottle shops and supermarkets in Auckland are gearing up for a stricter cut-off time to sell alcohol just as the festive season kicks off.

No change in Dunedin homelessness after tent encampment dispersed
"This is a complex area of work, and there are many factors that impact on a lack of housing resilience or becoming homeless," a council report says.

Will this week's OCR cut mean better home loan rates?
If you're coming up to refix, should you hold off until the decision?

Wairoa Star's new owner Tatau Tatau O Te Wairoa gives advice on saving local media
Community newspapers facing closure across the motu are asking Tatau Tatau O Te Wairoa for help.

Dog killed, family assaulted during 'violent' home invasion
Three men have been arrested and charged with multiple crimes.

Former mayor ends up in ED as patients not even put on surgery waitlist
“It felt as though my hip was going to collapse,” says Heather Tanguay, 80, while doctors say their referrals are now being rejected over a “lack of resources”.

'Record-breaking' emergency housing demand over weekend
NIHE says it faced "unprecedented and record breaking levels" of people seeking emergency temporary accommodation.

Scotland 'found a way to win' against Australia
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is left frustrated by aspects of his side's performance in their 27-13 Autumn Nations Series win over Australia, but praises the way his players "found a way to win".

Louisa Wall says TJ Perenara's Treaty statement during haka was censored
The former Black Fern, Silver Fern, and Labour MP said she “watched with pride” at how the departing All Black used the side’s haka.

Taonga missing for two years washes up a couple of hours away
The poruwhenua was found washed up at Taylors Bay, just over two hours away from the marae that it belongs to.

Surgeries being rejected to game waitlist targets, Labour says
The Opposition alleges the number of people going onto waitlists is being limited, as GPs complain of referrals being rejected.

New apartment development shows carparks are still king
Residents living at the Resido apartment complex near Auckland's Sylvia Park have prioritised having access to their own carpark.

No question is a stupid question: a guide to crypto right now
With crypto dominating headlines and social media, newcomers are urged to ask questions and understand the market before diving into investing.

Slay's out, skibidi's in - Gen Alpha's ever-changing slang lexicon
The first generation to grow up in an online world is bringing fast-moving and colourful words.

Louisa Wall says TJ Perenara's Treaty statement during haka was censored
The former Black Fern, Silver Fern and Labour MP she "watched with pride" at how departing All Black TJ Perena used the side's haka.

Australian wildfires set to colour NZ skies
A front has made its way across the Tasman, bringing with it smoke and brown haze in a repeat of what turned skies red in 2019.

Methanol poisoning victim quickly went from confused to comatose, Laos doctor says
Australian backpacker Holly Bowles, 19, was one of the six tourists who died from the suspected laced drink.

Anger as Storm Bert leaves trail of destruction
In Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf, residents said lessons were not learned from Storm Dennis.

Storm Bert causes widespread rail disruption
GWR advises customers not to travel, while many roads are closed and businesses shut.