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NZ's last seal in zoo euthanised, leaves behind 'special legacy'
Health conditions and a deteriorating habitat has seen Auckland Zoo farewell its only seal, Ōrua.
Weather: Relief on way after scorching summer days
After a run of unusually hot weather across much of the motu, temperatures are expected to finally drop.
Revealed: The most complained about TV ads for 2025
From burnouts to bare bottoms, Kiwis had a gutful of a few well-known businesses on their screens. Video
The internal journey of the ingested $33,500 locket
A Fabergé pendant swallowed by a man during a heist made global headlines and raised the question how exactly it was "recovered". Audio
Minister mulls options as carers ruled government employees
Louise Upston has asked for advice after the Supreme Court ruled two people caring for their disabled children were government staff. Audio
Fatal Auckland house fire not suspicious
A man was killed in the house fire on New Lynn's Kohekohe St earlier this week.
Tongan league officials face ban over Katoa's career-threatening injury
The NRL has proposed banning some Tongan league officials for two years after Eliesa Katoa was hospitalised following a match at Eden Park in November.
'Total nonsense': Minister hits back at claims he knew about McSkimming
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says the former Police Commissioner did not raise the allegations until November 6, 2024. Audio
Heavy rain, gales to hit South Island
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Fiordland, with up to 150mm of rain and thunderstorms predicted.
Breakers surge into playoff contention: win over JackJumpers
Four wins in their last five games have propelled the Breakers into the ANBL top six.
Weather: Front brings rain, wind to South Island - MetService
Some regions of Te Waipounamu are warned to expect gale northwesterlies gusting up to 120km/h, while others should expect to be lashed by downpours.
Car ends up on side after crash in Auckland CBD
Emergency services were called to Nelson Street about 2.55pm, after a report of a crash involving four vehicles.
Air NZ changes power bank rules on flights
It comes after a number of international airlines banned the use of portable power banks during flights due to safety risks.
The 'groundbreaking' drones delivering medicine
A drone successfully delivered medical supplies to Bay of Plenty's Matakana Island during a simulated emergency as part of a healthcare trial. Audio
Cafes struggle as businesses close for holidays
The owner of three Dunedin cafes plans to shut down two over the holiday period, saying it's not financially worth it to stay open. Audio
Police warn of rising online scams ahead of festive season
The golden rule with Facebook Marketplace is: "if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is."
First passengers touch down in Auckland on 'world's longest direct flight'
The route from China to Argentina - with a short break in New Zealand - takes more than 25 hours, with the return journey taking even longer.
How NZ can combat the rise of kleptocracy
Today's dictators aren't just seizing power, they're stealing unimaginable wealth and hiding it in Western banks, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum tells Guyon Espiner.
Principal at centre of mouldy lunch fiasco says she's hurt by Seymour's comments
The School Lunch Collective is investigating after mouldy mince was served up to students at Haeata Community Campus yesterday.
Tom Phillips High Court hearing over injunction ends
Lawyer Linda Clark filed an urgent injunction, preventing media from publishing certain details related to the case, hours after Tom Phillips was shot.
Better laws needed to protect sexual violence survivors - Helen Clark Foundation
Its report highlighted four areas it says will create "practical, meaningful and lasting change".
Fans frustrated as tense Tall Blacks finish cuts out on screen
Australia's Boomers beat the buzzer against New Zealand in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers - but not everyone got to see it.
'Do not swim' warning issued for New Plymouth beaches
The district council says its wastewater system has overflowed and has the potential to reach Waiwhakaiho River and Bell Block Beach.