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NZ's longest-serving meat worker retires after 64 years
Ken McLeod, 80, says it felt like he had "robbed a bank" when he got his pay cheques in the mid-1960s.

Hot days but reprieve from humid nights coming
Auckland today will be slightly cooler with high of 25°C.

‘Hot, hot, hot’: Scorching heat hits the east as wild weekend weather closes in
A front moving over the North Island on Friday is forecast to clear by early Sunday, opening the door to a brief spell of settled weather before the next system rolls in.

Robert Irwin wins Dancing with the Stars - a decade after sister Bindi
Robert Irwin, son of the late wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin, has won Dancing with the Stars US.

Why New Zealand failed to reach its Smokefree 2025 target
In 34 days we hit the deadline - but to reach that goal we'd need 120,000 people to quit smoking pretty much immediately.

Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told

Amanda's husband seemed able to read her mind - then she learned why
Amanda's husband always seemed to just know things. When fiddling around with her social media settings, she discovered how he had been using technology to gaslight her.

Fuzzy Zoeller, major champion haunted by racist Tiger Woods joke, dies aged 74
The gregarious character admitted he had cried many times regarding the ‘fried chicken’ comment in 1997.

Health workers, firefighters taking industrial action Friday
Unions says about 17,000 health sector workers and 2000 firefighters will be taking part in the action; hospitals will remain open.

Native fish resurfaces after being feared lost from Auckland wetland
A decade-long search for the rare waikaka is paying off, with nine fish uncovered in isolated, shaded pockets of west Auckland wetland.

Matthew Rhys 'steals' Netflix character from Anthony Hopkins
The actor admits he "unashamedly" copied his fellow Welshman's portrayal of killer Hannibal Lecter.

Business confidence rises to highest level in 11 years
The more closely followed measure of businesses' expected own activity also rose to the highest level in more than a decade.

Liam Lawson still waiting as teammate has seat confirmed
The clock is ticking for Liam Lawson to show he has what it takes to stay in Formula 1.

Watch: Orcas play ‘cat and mouse’ with ‘giant’ bluefin tuna
A boatie has shared video of a “once in a lifetime” encounter with a pod of orcas playing “cat and mouse” with a giant bluefin tuna.

'There's nothing we opposed': Board responds to outrage over Eden Park events
It says the business community and the public's reaction was based on an incomplete record of information.

Hong Kong high-rise fire: Similar renovations at Kiwi's apartment building
Michael Rudman says the deadly apartment building fires have left him feeling he's had a lucky escape.

Putin ready to rule out attack on Europe in writing

Wizz CEO: We’re going to invest $1 b. in Israeli market

Trial of pro-Palestine activist begins

F1: Liam Lawson still waiting as team-mate has seat confirmed
The clock is ticking for Liam Lawson to show he has what it takes to stay in Formula 1.

Qantas makes England cricket great Stuart Broad take a walk
In the spirit of Australia, this retired paceman is the Englishman cricket fans love to hate.

Aucklanders reject fortnightly rubbish collection trial
A six-month trial to move 10,000 Auckland households to fortnightly rubbish collection faces steep opposition, with 78% of submitters rejecting the proposal.

Wall Street Maintains Bullish Emerging-Markets Outlook for 2026

Advocate rejects MPs claims schools were pressured to reaffirm commitment to Te Tiriti
Education Minister Erica Stanford said there was "very unfair" and "nasty" pressure to sign pledges, while Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell alleged unions were involved.