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'Our kids with us': Efeso Collins' widow encourages Pasifika to make voting a family affair
Vasa Fia Collins says she will continue their tradition of making a family event out of going to vote so her children understand the importance of democracy.

Three buses in crash outside Auckland shopping centre
Chapel Rd in East Tamaki is closed northbound outside Botany Town Centre as emergency services respond to the crash.

College under fire after three boys, no girls, chosen as top student leaders
“On what planet does a multicultural, co-ed school appoint three boys and completely ignore all the girls?” a parent of two students at the college told Stuff.

Maher to land second Cup: Watch for the runner with the ‘old-fashioned Cummings preparation’
In the race that stops the nation, Ciaron Maher holds the strongest hand. This year he has seven starters – all of them with a chance.

Forget the Melbourne Cup form guide – this is the horse that has it all
If you are looking for the runner that ticks every box for Tuesday’s $10 million feature, you can stop scrolling now. Ciaron Maher’s Point of Law is the one.

Titmus opens up on new book
Australian Olympic swimming great Ariarne Titmus opens up on her new biography.

'The fight for me continues': Labour's Priyanca Radhakrishnan balances electorate, portfolio needs
The Labour candidate is fighting to win back the Auckland bellwether seat of Maungakiekie that she lost by more than 4000 votes in 2023.

Former F1 driver claims Liam Lawson faces ‘unjust sacking’
The Kiwi has gained the support of a former F1 driver as he awaits to find out his fate.

Urgent search under way for missing Invercargill woman with dementia
Police are urgently appealing for sightings of 63-year-old Mary Coakley, a vulnerable woman with dementia who went missing in Invercargill on Monday.

Former New Zealand TV personality charged with perjury
The man’s case was called for the first time in an Auckland court on Tuesday morning.

Election 2026: Police looking into Harry Mowbray's 'Split Your Vote' website
National has recently pushed back against the right-wing strategic voting campaign calling for National supporters to give just their electorate vote to National, and their party vote to ACT or NZ First.

New pictures released ahead of The Other Bennet Sister Christmas special
Little has been shared about the plot of the upcoming The Other Bennet Sister Christmas special.

Officer justified in firing 14 shots at driver reversing into patrol car
An IPCA report found the officer genuinely believed he faced death or serious harm after an armed robbery suspect deliberately backed into his car.

Union takes legal action against country’s No 2 lawyer over restructure
The union is seeking an urgent halt to the proposal, alleging Crown Law breached consultation rules by giving staff nine working days to respond.

‘Lotto ticket on four legs’: How to get your own Melbourne Cup horse
Of all the cherished items in Australian sport – think the premiership trophies of the AFL and NRL or cricket’s baggy green – the Melbourne Cup is the one that is attainable to the average punter. Theoretically.

Spanish striker hospitalised after brutal knock
Jesus de Miguel is taken to hospital after an ugly collision with an opposition goalkeeper in the Spanish second division.

Three-bus crash outside Auckland's Botany Town Centre
At least three people have been hurt in an accident in Auckland's East Tamaki.

Search for missing Invercargill woman Mary Coakley, who has dementia
Mary Coakley, 63, has not been seen since yesterday and is considered vulnerable by police.

Conduct claims against Police Commissioner dismissed
Workplace conduct concerns raised against Police Commissioner Richard Chambers have been dismissed after an investigation found no evidence to back them up.

NZ-owned renewable solar firm gets funding boost from investors in Japan and Australia
It will enable Lightyears to deliver 300 megawatts of solar and battery infrastructure, the company says.