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Man pleads not guilty to double murder over Bucklands Beach fire
A man charged with murdering a father and son who died in an Auckland house fire has pleaded not guilty.

'This is not a safe place for students': ERO fires back at Wesley College
The Education Review Office is firing back at Wesley College, saying it strongly refutes claims about it made by its principal.

$300,000 Auckland Christmas decorations spark mixed feelings
Auckland Council has commissioned an artist to build a series of five-metre tall pillars but some in the city are saying the price tag is too high.

Black Friday sales: 'Avoid the hype' warns Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ is urging shoppers to approach the flood of Black Friday discounts with a healthy dose of scepticism, warning that some "bargains" may not be as good as they seem.

30 with Guyon Espiner: Economist Gary Stevenson on why New Zealand should tax the rich
British YouTuber and economist Gary Stevenson tells 30 with Guyon Espiner fire engines aren't coming to fix the New Zealand economy.

Revealed: The senior cops who exposed the Jevon McSkimming police 'cover-up'
The watchdog that found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police also commended the work of several police staff who stood up. Here's who they are.

Mark Mitchell says 36 emails complaining about Jevon McSkimming were kept from him by police
The police minister said there was protocol put in place by the commissioner's office that he was not to see the emails.

$300,000 Auckland Christmas decorations ‘just not a good look’
Auckland Council is shelling out $300,00 on a series of five-metre tall pillars set to light up Queen St.

NZ plummets 50 places in global tobacco control ranking
An anti-vaping group calls the ranking an "international disgrace".

Cars That Have Become Undeniably Cooler Over Time (Starting With the Corolla)

Fifth group of Afghans with German entry approval arrives

Estonia lifts travel advisory on Israel as Gideon Sa'ar opens first embassy in Tallinn

What loving someone with an addiction or dependence can look like
Living with someone who has an addiction or dependence takes its toll, but experts say thinking about a loved one from a harm reduction or minimisation perspective can help.

Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster refuses to comment on damning McSkimming report
He has been placed on leave from his role as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency.

Hospital escape: Prisoner still on the run after five days
The man was reportedly handcuffed when he escaped.

France's Minister for Overseas holds marathon political talks in New Caledonia
France's Minister for Overseas' first visit to New Caledonia is marked by marathon political talks and growing concerns about the French Pacific territory's deteriorating economic situation.

Shop's profit drops 70%, as major roadworks close street
Central Nelson retailers are already looking forward to the end of major roadworks on their doorstep as some businesses struggle with fewer customers.

NRL: Warriors to open season against the Roosters
The NRL has confirmed the first round of matchups for the 2026 season, with the full draw to be announced later this week.

Auckland to get a second Costco store
Property developer Kiwi Property has agreed to sell a 6.4 hectare site in its new Drury development to the US-based mega store.

Double murder accused tearful as he appears in court after fatal Bucklands Beach fire
The 38-year-old will lose name suppression at 11.59pm on November 17.

Eli Katoa could be out of hospital this week, Tonga coach visiting daily
The Tongan rugby league star was admitted to hospital where he underwent emergency surgery following a series of head clashes during the Pacific Championship match against the Kiwis.

Nord Stream sabotage suspect in Italian jail ends hunger strike

EU analysis: Germany may seek relief from receiving more migrants

Expelled MPs cast first votes as independents
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris have delivered their first votes as independent MPs from afar, using the Green Party as proxies.