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Worst property managers named and shamed in new report
More than 40 percent of renters told their homes met Healthy Homes standards still experienced mould, dampness or drafts, report says.

Wellington City Council executive faces questions from parents of drowned man
The father of a man who drowned in Wellington Harbour has compared the response to waterfront risk to that of landslides on Mauao.

Youths on proposed social media ban: Cautious approval, but questions around enforcement
"How are you going to enforce this?" That's the response from young people who grew up with social media to the proposed ban.

Potentially unstable explosive chemical found in school science lab
A Defence Force team exploded the material on back field of Horowhenua College.

Influential NZME shareholder calls for CEO Michael Boggs to resign, says he has failed
Roger Colman, an Australian media analyst, says there has been no real change in NZME’s share price for a decade.

Property agent denies inspecting faulty pool gate at inquest into drowned toddler
A coroner has heard a pool where a toddler drowned in 2023 had failed multiple inspections.

First-term Nelson city councillor Lisa Austin cleared to stay in role
Lisa Austin co-owns Austin Transport Tippers Ltd with her husband, a business that supplies trucks to two council contractors.

Name suppression sought for man facing historical sexual offending charges
A man at the centre of a police investigation into alleged historical sexual offending had "considerable involvement with a great deal of young people," the Crown says.

Coalition namecalling as Labour backs social media ban
ACT and NZ First have criticised the handling of the legislation, pointing to the prime minister's "lack of understanding" and National "panicking" in recent weeks.

Why are we paying $50 for instant coffee?
Tightening global supply, market volatility and a weaker NZ dollar are being blamed for soaring coffee prices.

Moving to the countryside for a home: young people flee city housing costs

John Hart elected to represent Wairarapa on Greater Wellington Regional Council
John Hart has won the by-election triggered by the sudden death of former mayor Adrienne Staples.

German broker Scalable opens investment platform to major AI chatbots

‘I had to let a round off’: Father fires rifle to stop alleged knife attacker
A Hamilton father who shot at a knife attacker to protect two bleeding victims describes the harrowing moment “was heavy”.

Locks in shootout for vacant test spot in All Blacks’ showdown with Lions
The non-test clash against the Lions could act as a crucial tie-breaker for Dave Rennie before Cape Town.

Street performer slams 'unnecessary’ rules around busking in city square
A street performer says people are being discouraged from taking up busking due to “unnecessary” rules governing busking in an Auckland city square.

Winston Peters pledges three-day coalition talks
In 2023, protracted coalition negotiations stretched to six weeks long with a government only sworn in on November 27. But this time around? Winston’s promising just 3 days!

Public raise almost $30k in support of injured Palmerston North police officer
The organiser of the fundraiser says the officer's family asked her to pass on their gratitude for the thought, prayers and donations from the public.

Songs created by AI banned from Australia's music charts
The move comes weeks after a DJ admitted using AI to remix a Madonna song that topped the Australian charts.

Firearms owner loses appeal over loss of gun and licence
A man has failed in his appeal over the seizure of his semi-automatic and revocation of his licence.

'Women are heroes': Simon Barnett shares emotional message after the birth of his seventh grandchild
New Zealand broadcaster Simon Barnett shared an emotional message to listeners and his daughters after learning of the arrival of his seventh grandchild.

Coroner suppresses all details of death of Auckland man as sought by police
The coroner granted an interim non-publication order prohibiting publication of the man's identity as well as the gang they were associated with.