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Massage therapist jailed for more than 11 years on sexual offence charges
Neil Yardeni was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court on 21 charges including rape, sexual violation and indecent assault.

NZ First gets $161,000 boost from anonymous donors, latest Electoral Commission disclosure shows
National has banked the most from secret donors, but NZ First got a big boost as the election campaign kicked off.

All Whites v Panama: Live updates from the Kirin Cup football clash
Follow the updates as the All Whites take on Panama in the Kirin Cup.

Rate the Room (ie have your say) as you watch Stuff Kingmakers’ Debate
Winston Peters will line up alongside the leaders of the Greens, Opportunity, ACT and Te Pati Maori in the first major political debate of the 2026 election campaign.

Bikepackers to take on 'ridiculous looking ride' to the six corners of Golden Bay
Bikepacking enthusiasts will gather in Golden Bay this weekend to take on a gruelling challenge that takes riders to remote coastlines and through national parks on a mix of sealed and gravel roads.

Live: The Kingmakers’ Debate - party leaders go head-to-head on Stuff tonight
The leaders of six minor parties are going head-to-head in a debate hosted by Stuff Political Editor Jenna Lynch and The Post's National Affairs Editor Andrea Vance.

New Zealand actor Cliff Curtis injured in crash in Auckland last week
Curtis says he suffered internal injuries.

Inside McDonald's push to have AI price your Big Mac
The shift could widen gaps in what customers pay for the same meal and sharpen scrutiny of how far the chain can steer franchisee prices.

New poll of Maori voters shows strategic voting may be sinking in
The Green Party's support among voters on the Maori roll has surged, according to a new poll.

AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns
Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".

NZ fishing guides call for cap on number of seasonal Australian guides
The New Zealand Professional Guides Association want to cap the number of guides in the country.

K-pop star convicted of violating military service law
The member of K-pop band Winner was given a suspended prison sentence for repeated absences from his national service work.

Otago eye top four in final-round clash with Auckland
Follow live coverage of the NPC match between Otago and Auckland in Dunedin.

Chris Wood returns as All Whites face Panama
Follow live coverage as the All Whites face Panama in Yokohama.

World War I medals of Far North soldier uncovered in Christchurch
Police are hoping to track down the relatives of Private Victor Powell after his medals were found at a Christchurch property.

Cycle groups welcome road rule changes but walking advocates cite increased risk
The rules which come into effect today aim to improve safety for non-motorists on the roads and footpaths.

It’s the middle weekend of the school holidays. Of course it’s going to rain
Rain, strong winds and a sharp temperature drop are arriving just in time for the middle weekend of the school holidays.

Pharmacist censured over prescription checks, controlled drugs and unqualified staff
Kamal Slaimankhel was found guilty of professional misconduct after audits uncovered operational and supervision failures across three pharmacies.

New Zealand's video game industry booming with over $1 billion in revenue
The sector is growing rapidly, promising high-paying jobs and digital exports that don't rely on under-pressure global supply chains.

Former nurse who ‘violated’ women during massages still thinks he did nothing wrong
Neil Yardeni was found to have sexually assaulted 14 of his clients and filmed women getting undressed while running his massage business.