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Vaccine rates putting New Zealand at risk of measles outbreak, health expert says
People in Auckland have been asked to check if they could have been exposed after a new measles case was confirmed on Sunday.

Search for missing Milford Sound tramper Eli Sweeting continues
About 40 staff and volunteers took part in the search on Sunday.

Watch: A-League Women controversy as offside goal decides semifinal
An offside goal in the dying stages of extra time was allowed to stand, denying the previously unbeaten Melbourne City a place in the grand final.

Watch: Best moments of 2025 TV Baftas in under two minutes
Emotional speeches, funny moments and heartwarming wins - here are some of the best moments of the evening.

Golf - Ryan Fox in contention for first PGA Tour win
The Kiwi is a chance to claim his first PGA Tour win.

Watch: Rising Kiwi star pulls off one of the closest wins in Supercars history
Matt Payne scored one of the most dramatic wins in recent Supercars history, defeating championship leader Broc Feeney by just 0.05s in a heart-stopping photo finish.

Police minister Mark Mitchell says second firearms registry review not needed
It comes after the ACT Party formally invoked its "agree to disagree" clause in its coalition agreement with National over the firearms registry on Sunday.

IRD targets outstanding student loans in property investment crackdown
Inland Revenue is cracking down on property investors who aren't meeting tax obligations.

Bafta TV Awards: The winners and nominations list in full
Jessica Gunning was among the winners, winning best supporting actress for Baby Reindeer.

Canterbury council's freshwater management challanged in court
The first of two back-to-back court cases challenging the Canterbury regional council's freshwater management begins at the Christchurch High Court today.

New Zealand TV drama After the Party loses to Shogun at Bafta TV Awards
The Wellington-based drama had a record haul at last year's NZ Television Awards.

ANZCO Foods posts $8m profit amid 'another challenging year' for red meat
Tight margins in a challenging second half of 2024 have hit the pockets of major red meat processor and exporter ANZCO Foods.

'We're just doing our best': Cultural backlash hits Auckland-based kava business
Vibes Kava, co-founded by a Kiwi-American of Samoan descent, has found itself at the heart of a cultural debate, with critics raising concerns about appropriation.

Early morning blaze at Dunedin restaurant
Fire fighters protected neighbouring buildings, including an apartment complex, after a fire was reported in a Dunedin restaurant.

Getting tough on boy racers - what you need to know
The Government is getting tougher on both boy races and fleeing drivers with new measures to target those who break the law.

State Highway 1 closed, critical injuries in two-vehicle Levin crash
Two people were injured, one critically.

Two injured in Levin car crash
One person is in a critical condition and another has moderate injuries after a two-vehicle crash in Levin.

Mr Bates and Mr Loverman win top Bafta Awards
ITV's dramatisation of the Post Office scandal was among the winners on a night with several surprises.

Blood pressure dangers: �Go to the doctor if something feels off�
High blood pressure contributes to 4000 cardiovascular deaths yearly in NZ.

'Fighting is more frequent now': Human rights researcher warns of escalating conflict in West Papua
A spokesperson for Indonesia's Embassy in Wellington said they could not confirm if there was a military attack in Puncak Regency on Tuesday.