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'Rage bait' named Oxford word of the year 2025
The phrase - meaning to get angry scrolling through social media - beats aura farming and biohack to the title.

Watch: One-man show as Black Sticks player scores five goals
Sam Lane was on fire for the Blacks Sticks as he scored five goals during the 6-1 win over Malaysia at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.

Truck rolls blocking Eastern Hutt Road in Lower Hutt
One person sustained moderate injuries, while another received minor injuries.

Martin Mooney named as man killed in New Plymouth
A man has been charged with his murder.

Deutsche Telekom and Schwarz Group to build AI data centre, German newspaper reports

Deportation for Indian man convicted of raping new wife
A husband who claimed he didn't know consent was required has failed in his bid to remain in New Zealand and will be deported to India upon his prison release.

8 ways to drink less during the silly season
Some simple, evidence-based strategies will help you navigate the Christmas party season without relying on will power alone.

Jimmy Barnes nearly moved to NZ. The ‘cold’ city he came close to living in
The rocker is pretty open about his love for New Zealand.

GPs welcome Labour's proposal, advocating for doctor owned practices
GPs say Labour's proposal is one way to recognise the importance of doctor owned practices as corporate ownership is on the rise.

Watch: Kiwi star accused of 'pretty grubby' act in controversial Supercars final
Tears of joy, tears of despair, allegations of deliberate contact, plus a new champion after the favourite’s hopes fall to pieces in Supercars final.

One person dead after Dunedin crash
One dead in crash at Bucklands Crossing

Yellow-legged hornet: Aucklanders warned to be 'really, really watchful'
Another yellow-legged hornet queen has been found as Biosecurity New Zealand escalates its attempts to eradicate the invasive insect.

People injured, Lower Hutt road blocked following truck crash
The truck rolled on Eastern Hutt Road in Taita and police are asking motorists to take other routes.

Give regulatory standards law a go, Luxon says
The new law could be addressed later, if it wasn’t working, Luxon said.

‘Incredibly sad and frustrated’: Police identify man killed at New Plymouth homeless hangout
68-year-old New Plymouth man died on 19 November; murder accused due in high court

One NZ fined over $1m over emergency call breaches
The telecommunications company admitted 10 breaches of the Code.

Police Commissioner Richard Chambers 'determined' to prevent another Jevon McSkimming saga
Richard Chambers wants to ensure there will never be a repeat of the "group think" and closed ranks that blocked an investigation.

How a World Bank funding condition in 1995 helped break Papua New Guinea's roads system
Analysis - As Papua New Guinea's population has grown and climate pressures intensified, the nation's infrastructure has struggled to keep pace, writes Scott Waide.

One NZ penalised $1.1m over 111 emergency call failures
High Court orders penalty after company admits failures affecting vulnerable consumers during emergencies

Watch: Pitch invasion as All White’s Norwegian club win first title in 34 years
Viking FK won their last seven matches to prevail by a single point over FK Bodø/Glimt.

Luxon says no National MP is after his job, again
Asked on Monday morning if any of his MPs were ‘vying for the top job’, Luxon said ‘no’ several times, while shaking his head.

Luxon indicates council rate capping law imminent
The Government would be introducing rates caps to help people with the rise in the cost of living, Luxon said.

Labour's GP plan 'a bit confused', Christopher Luxon says
The Prime Minister says Labour's plan for interest free loans to set up new clinics doesn't address a workforce shortage.