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Firefighters battle fires in Otago, Southland overnight
High winds and hot temperatures have fanned the nine fires that broke out across Otago and Southland.

Razer’s 30K DPI Basilisk V3 Pro is 38% off
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New nativity float for Auckland Santa Parade
Christians say for many years it's been a Christmas celebration without Christ.

Women 'working for nothing' from this week
Although the country's gender pay gap improved this year, campaigners say there's moe to be done to bring pay equality for Kiwi women.

17,000 healthworkers strike for the second time in a month
Mental health and public health nurses, allied health workers and policy staff will strike from 1pm to 5pm.

Study discovers wells containing 40,000-year-old groundwater, warns of taking too much water
Scientists are warning they'll be put at risk if too much water is taken, with groundwater providing 40 percent of drinking water.

'Phenomenal' response: $70m raised for Icehouse Ventures seed fund to help start 30 businesses
Icehouse Ventures says the response to its latest early-stage seed fund has been "phenomenal", raising a record $70 million to help at least 30 businesses get started.

Smokefree choking
We've failed to reach our smokefree obligations, but has New Zealand done well enough to relax our efforts?

How does your school rate? NCEA, UE results at every college - ranked
Our interactive graph lets you check where your school sits in 2024 education data

'Hidden' workforce shortages in hospitals add to frontline pressures
Health NZ data reveals it was taking up to 30 weeks to approve recruitment for frontline vacancies at hospitals in the Wellington region.

Victory for the little man
Another win for the little guy and another loss for the bully.

100 critically endangered Mahoenui giant weta released into Taranaki's Rotokare Sanctuary
The critically endangered Mahoenui giant weta is one of the world's largest insects.

A Kerikeri tradie turned a car park into an abundant veggie plot
"It's flourishing, it's a really good feeling."

Principals stunned no tally kept of schools testing positive for asbestos from coloured play sand
The Ministry of Education initially told RNZ that no count was being kept, until the minister intervened.

Why convicted drug smuggler Karel Šroubek still hasn't been deported
Analysis: It's been a seven-year court battle for the former kickboxer who used a false passport and smuggled in drugs to the country.

Labour gathers for AGM as it shifts into campaign mode
The Labour leader says the party is now shifting from reviewing policy to campaign mode.

Justice Committee recommends passing Electoral Amendment Bill with some amendments
The bill would prevent same-day enrolments, ban prisoners from voting, and tighten up the rules around treating.

Erebus victim's daughter furious memorial will be in Christchurch instead of Auckland
The government has announced a memorial to the country's worst aviation disaster will finally be erected at Cracroft Reserve in Christchurch.

Wellington's Transmission Gully to close for southbound traffic over weekend, while trains replaced by buses
NZTA is closing the southbound side of Transmission Gully from Friday until the early hours of Monday.

An acre full of colourful Christmas lights, extravagant animations
The Shands Rd Christmas Experience in Christchurch has been attracting thousands visitors for the past 19 years.

Black Friday security camera deals 2025: Nov 28
At a glance Top Picks Budget indoor: Arlo Essential Indoor Pan Tilt Security Camera 2K, a pan/tilt model with 2K resolution for just $15 Mid-range indoor: Eufy Security Indoor Camera E30, its local storage option eliminates need for a subscription, discounted to $50 High-end indoor: Google Nest Cam Indoor (Wired, 3rd...