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What cost-of-living crisis? The rise of boutique, luxury gyms
Gyms that focus on service and mental health are a small but growing part of the New Zealand fitness industry.
'Wasn't doing so well': Top fine dining spot shuts
Auckland's Sidart closed for good on Saturday after struggling, owner and chef Lesley Chandra says.
Pike River tells their story, but these women never wanted to be famous
The best friends still can't really come to grips with how big their story tied to the Pike River tragedy really is. "We're two ordinary women who had no choice but to fight."
Concerns over botched overseas surgeries
More New Zealanders are being lured by 'medical tourism', but experts warn there can be near deadly consequences.
What's the deal with halal meat in New Zealand?
Muslims are still turning to halal butchers even though most meat is slaughtered halal - but why?
Tears, laughs, jeers at the Greymouth's Pike River movie premiere
Friends and family of the 29 men who lost their lives in the Greymouth mine disaster gathered for the NZ debut of the film starring Robyn Malcolm and Melanie Lynskey.
More questions raised over Fonterra selling iconic dairy brands
More questions are being raised over Fonterra selling some of the county's most iconic dairy brands. Matamata Dairy Farmer and former Fonterra Co-operative council Chair James Barron spoke to Corin… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: 'Unlikely' magnitude of flood could be forecast
A hydrologist says the cyclone was expected to be similar to the 2018 flood in Esk Valley, but the peak discharge of water ended up being more than double 2018's amount. Audio
Gaza aid flotilla: Detained New Zealander claims he was 'zip-tied, abused'
Actor-turned-activist Will Alexander returned home to Christchurch on Monday afternoon.
Girl, 13, swaps schools because of growing 'toxic' masculinity in class
The teen says the behaviour of some of the boys at school was racist, homophobic and sometimes explicitly sexual. Audio
'Loud smash': Witness describes moment bus hit Auckland station
A photograph of the scene shows the front of the bus has hit into seats at the New Lynn transport centre.
'Completely incoherent': Experts condemn government's weaker methane target
After cutting methane targets, New Zealand has a choice: shoulder the burden at huge cost - or cause more warming to the planet.
Care home took intimate photos of elderly resident after claims of sexual assault
A man was prohibited from visiting the woman while an investigation took place.
Some New Zealand Qantas customers have personal data leaked on dark web
A cyber hacker group has claimed responsibility.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 13 October 2025
Wayne Guppy missed out on his ninth term in office as mayor of Upper Hutt; Fewer than 33% of voters took part in local body elections, making it a lower turnout than 2022; Kiwi teen heading to… Audio
How to cope with a broken night's sleep
Some people panic when they don't get enough rest: here's how to survive the next day.
A 55-year-old choir battling for survival
Established over half a century ago, The Auckland Boy's Choir has seen a drop in numbers post Covid, and its future is uncertain.
Review: 'Pike River' is a perfect film, but take tissues
"Impeccable filmmaking, terrific film," says New Zealand filmmaker and documentary expert Dame Gaylene Preston.