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Letter reveals ex-Police Commissioner's concerns over investigation into McSkimming
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster said a woman accusing the disgraced former cop of sexual offending had "effectively acknowledged her desire to ruin his career".

Ten hours of mahi a week - can you handle off-grid life?
Twenty garden beds, 60 tomato plants, five water tanks, 20 solar panels - on the outskirts of Wellington a self-sufficiant home is for sale - but it takes work.

Rugby ball hits manned aircraft
Forget drones, it's rugby balls that pose the real threat of collision with manned aircraft.

Herald-Motu Research Poll of Polls: NZ’s 2026 election result forecaster
The Herald-Motu Research poll shows a clear trend in the coalition's re-election chances.

Super Rugby Pacific wrap: Do we deserve better from the officials?
Is Super Rugby Pacific screaming out for a coach who's willing to spit verbal bullets, crunch a fist into the table, and ask the refs to be more accountable?

'It was crazy': Record crowd fuels Phoenix's dramatic path to the final
A record-breaking turnout of 5923 fans created a "fortress" for the Wellington Phoenix as they overturned a deficit to beat Brisbane Roar.

‘Covered in blood, barely recognisable’: Woman finds husband on roadside after he was ‘hit by two vehicles’
After being struck by a hit-and-run vehicle, Isaiah Eagar is believed to have tried to make his way toward the main road for help before he was hit a second time, his wife says.

Bread dresses and gowns inspired by cathedrals at Nigeria fashion spectacle
Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.

Flick to lead Barca v Real despite father's death
Manager Hansi Flick will take charge of Barcelona in Sunday's El Clasico against Real Madrid despite the death of his father.

Beatles' early years drama starts filming in Germany
Six-part drama Hamburg Days charts the band's early era with members Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best.

How to ask for a pay rise
As awkward as it may be, talking about how your pay reflects the value you bring is an important step in helping your employer see your contribution and growth.

First-ever stone skimming national championship to take place this month
New Zealand's best stone skimmers will have the chance to show off their talents on the shores of Wanaka's Lake Hawea.

Far North settlement could be first place in NZ to entirely relocate
Bridget Wallace's home was swamped by metre-deep, silt-laden floodwaters. Long before, her entire community was looking for higher ground.

Friend tried to save rafting companion trapped in water
Alex Scarrow was trapped by a rope attached to the raft but the knife his friend needed to cut it had been swept away in the accident in 2023.

The Bafta TV Awards winners and nominations in full (updating live)
Spoiler warning: This list will be updated with the winners before they're shown on the BBC broadcast.

After holidays in France, it’s an NZ spot that has this boss pinching himself
In our Travel Insiders column, we ask people in the travel industry about the way they travel and their favourite parts of New Zealand.

Has the Opportunity party gone from Zombie to Lazarus?
If you’d asked me last year, I’d never have thought I’d find myself at an Opportunity party event.

Stars walk red carpet at Bafta TV Awards - in pictures
The biggest names in British TV walk the red carpet as they arrive for the prestigious Bafta Television Awards ceremony in London.

Electioncast: Could Catherine West Really Bring Down Keir Starmer?
The Labour MP says she’ll challenge the PM’s leadship if cabinet members don’t move first

I stood on a dog biscuit - it left me in a wheelchair
An apparently minor injury led to Jayme Stephen having a leg amputed as a result of her diabetes.