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The best Christmas markets taking place around the world in 2025
There's nothing quite like a festive market to bring out the Christmas spirit in people.

Senior Auckland detective faces criminal investigation over objectionable material
It's understood the Auckland detective has decades of experience in police and has been been stood down.

Sunrise Debut Streamlines Solana Token Imports as Monad Goes Live

First recipients of social investment funding revealed
The government has announced the first organisations to receive funding.

Dive squad searches Christchurch lake for missing man
Police were alerted on Sunday evening of a man reported missing in Lake Rua, Harewood.

Members given extension to take helicopters to exclusive Auckland golf club
It comes after Auckland Council issued abatement notices to Mangawhai's Te Arai Links and its sister club Tara Iti to halt helicopter activity after a noise complaint.

Desert Road closed after truck rolls near Tukino Access Road
A truck has rolled on SH1 Desert Road, forcing a full closure between Waiouru and Rangipo.

AI in classrooms boosts access but challenges deep learning skills
A global study finds AI in classrooms offers quick info access but raises concerns over students' deep learning, knowledge retention, and future readiness.

Avalara wins 2026 Buyer's Choice Award for tax compliance tools
Avalara has won the 2026 Buyer's Choice Award from TrustRadius, praised by customers for excelling in tax compliance tools and service quality.

Disney cruise passenger presumed dead after going overboard from Wonder ship
The cruise ship turned around and circled the waters for about five hours as crew tried to find the 73-year-old.

Bakery targeted in early morning assault
The incident occurred at the Sand Bakery and Cafe on Cameron Rd at 5.20am on Monday.

Minister Andrew Hoggard assures PM he's following Cabinet rules after complaint
SAFE has made a complaint to the prime minister after the decision to allow the continued use of farrowing crates and mating stalls.

122 million tonnes of food wasted in New Zealand every year - report
For the first time, a report has measured just how much is thrown away or lost across the entire food chain.

Wellington cleaner's shock $20,000 discovery
She says it's the most "insane" thing she's ever found.

Watch live: New 'home warranty' rules protecting homeowners announced
The government has revealed more details on how homeowners can be protected under its proposed proportionate liability system for the Building Act.

‘An affront to test cricket’: Bazball great for TikTok generation but it’s costing millions
If ever there was a cricket test match for our times, the 141.1 overs of unadulterated madness from Perth might be it – an English capitulation for the TikTok generation.

‘Quite sombre’: Pensioner lost at sea on cruise ship heading to Auckland
The Disney cruise will arrive a day late after a 73-year-old man was lost overboard.

Link advisers to gain AI tools as Afterburner boosts efficiency
Link Financial Group partners with Afterburner AI to equip advisers with automation tools, cutting admin time drastically to boost client service delivery.

Kiwis to play one Rugby League World Cup game at home ... in Christchurch
New Zealand will play hosts Australia in the World Cup opener and have one game at home.

Hemi, 29, reported missing from Rotorua’s Owhata suburb
Police appeal for public help after man last seen on Saturday night.

Police recover body in Tauranga
The person was being retrieved from the water near Chapel St.

Fresh claim from ousted Te Pati Maori MP over Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s alleged budget blowout
Takuta Ferris said the official Parliamentary record for Kapa-Kingi for 2025 showed the MP underspent her budget.