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Canterbury priest may have been financial abuse victim - coroner
A Canterbury Catholic priest took his own life after 50 years in the clergy as his mental health deteriorated and financial pressure mounted.

Elton John blasts UK Government over ‘criminal’ copyright plans
He said the changes would 'rob young people of their legacy and income'.

Costco shoppers stock up on ‘boxes upon boxes’ of butter
The butter sells for $9.99 per kilo at the giant wholesaler, which was about half the price of what it is in most supermarkets.

Hamilton crash, homicide investigation: Police appeal for more information, seek witness in pink
A 30-year-old woman was killed when a car hit her while next to a power pole in Melville.

Manhunt under way after stabbing in Kaitaia
Police have closed off a street and have been going door to door.

Learning support in schools at breaking point, report finds
Teachers and principals are calling the situation "dire", according to a new report.

Spark announces strategic network partnership with Nokia
Spark New Zealand (Spark) today announced it has signed a strategic network operations partnership with Nokia

Gary Lineker to quit BBC after anti-Semitism row
He will announce that next Sunday’s Match of the Day will be his last.

Woman killed in Hamilton: Police appeal for witnesses
Police continue investigation into fatal traffic incident.

Wanaka search and rescue responding to more avoidable accidents
Unprepared people are venturing deeper into back country, lured by influencers and websites.

Transpower u-turns on sale of NZ's only gas trading platform
Last year, the national grid operator put the platform up for sale.

Jacinda Ardern talks ‘imposter syndrome’ at Yale University’s graduation
Ardern's speech was met with applause and cheers from graduates.

PGA Championship: Scottie Scheffler wins third major as Ryan Fox finishes in a tie for 28th
Scheffler finished strongly in North Carolina to claim his third major title.

Black Caps star not returning to IPL as other Kiwis head back to India and Pakistan
Rachin Ravindra isn’t heading back to India, but two Black Caps pace bowlers have joined the world’s richest domestic T20 league on its resumption.

Reported stabbing in Kaitaia, police call out
Police said there were reports of a group fight but when officers arrived they could not find anyone involved.

Thick, black smoke rises from west Auckland bridge
The smoke was seen coming from the corner of Great North Rd and Henderson Valley Rd.

Budget 2025: Rural communities to benefit from urgent care services funding boost
'Geography shouldn’t be a barrier to getting the healthcare you need.'

The people who want to keep working forever
Stats New Zealand data shows tens of thousands are working in their 70s, 80s and even 90s. What keeps them at their posts?

UK driverless cars unlikely until 2027 - but Uber says it's ready now
The previous government had said autonomous vehicles were "set to be on the road" by 2026.

Scottie Scheffler steadies the ship to win PGA Championship
Scottie Scheffler stands up to the pressure to secure his first Major that isn’t the Masters, while Ryan Fox’s final round saw him drop back into the pack.

Dunedin student flats targeted in tenancy law crackdown
The checks are part of an ongoing focus on young renters, who are often new to tenancies and may be unaware of their rights.

Budget 2025: What's been announced so far
Struggling to keep up with all the "pre-Budget" news? We've got you covered.

Rare parasitic plant rediscovered near Wellington
A parasitic plant endemic to Aotearoa has been rediscovered near Wainuiomata after wild populations of the species were thought to be extinct in the region.