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Nigel Bom inquests hears how he asked others to inject him with meth
Nigel Bom, 37, was found dead in his bed in March 2021.

Auckland War Memorial Museum closed to public after asbestos detected
Positive asbestos results in key areas led to the closure of the Grand Foyer.

Abuse in care survivors vow to fight on after government opts against new compensation scheme
Abuse in care survivors described the government's changes as an insult, a broken promise and a kick in the guts.

Nationwide protests erupt over government's sudden change to pay equity laws
"I think they thought it would sneak through and no one would bat an eyelid but they were so wrong."

Councils leave ‘appalling and stinky’ pigs for days
Three dead pigs in a ditch led to multiple calls to two different councils, and nine days of Groundhog Day.

Could your child’s favourite online game survive an U16 social media ban?
The National Party has proposed a member’s bill that would ban social media for under 16s. But what fits under the social media umbrella?

It looks like it’s a good time to be a tenant
The supply of rental properties across New Zealand last month was at the highest level of any April in almost a decade.

‘A broken promise’: Abuse in care survivors left reeling
The prime minister is being accused of breaking a promise to survivors of abuse in state and faith-based care.

Country Life: Growing walnuts in Canterbury
The walnut harvest is underway at Lightfoot Orchard in Canterbury.

Hundreds to gather to remember Battle of Te Kahika
Organisers say the event is as pertinent today as it was 180 years ago.

Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for Auckland
MetService is warning the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty that a severe thunderstorm that hit Auckland could be heading their way.

Unseen Thomas & Friends pilot to be released
The original episode of the fictional talking train, voiced by Ringo Starr, has been released.

Country Life: Devcich Farm shines a light on Dalmatian pioneers
The story of a pioneering family of Dalmatian immigrants has been kept alive through a cluster of old sheds on the Devcich farm near Thames.

Protest in Tauranga over pay equity changes
Opponents say the changes will make it harder to successfully bring pay equity claims.

Police investigating 'unexplained' death at rural Northland property
The body of a man was found by ambulance staff at the property off Mangakahia Road.

Blues v Fijian Drua live updates: Super Rugby Pacific round 13
Live updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Blues and the Fijian Drua.

Landlord spent bond and waged ‘campaign of harassment’ against tenant
A landlord who spent his tenant’s bond will have to shell out $5500 after renting a unit with a door-sized hole in the wall.

Roaming dogs attack boy and elderly dog in Mangere Bridge
Residents report increasing concerns about roaming, aggressive dogs.

Hundreds brave downpours to protest Govt’s pay equity changes, MPs claim misinformation
PM Christopher Luxon maintains the changes will make the pay equity scheme more workable.

Man’s body found at rural Northland property, police investigating
The death is being treated as unexplained, and inquiries are ongoing.

Agentic AI: Redefining how we work with technology
Agentic AI is transforming Australian businesses, enabling smarter, faster decisions and reshaping innovation, productivity and growth strategies.

Regulatory Standards Bill claim brought forward by Tribunal
The claimants request for David Seymour to be summoned by the Tribunal was declined.