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Who are this year's Arts Foundation Laureates?
Eight visionary artists have been announced as 2025 Laureate recipients as the Arts Foundation celebrates 25 years.
'A necessary evil': Councillor on working with Wayne Brown again
Manukau councillor Lotu Fuli did not mince her words about how she felt working with re-elected Auckland mayor Wayne Brown again.
Firefighters walk off the job in pay, staffing dispute
FENZ says the firefighters union is putting the public at risk, while the union is accusing FENZ of gambling with safety.
Two weeks after fatal fire, police still have no suspects
Emergency services responded to the suspicious house fire where a father and son were killed.
Review: Famous Last Words reveals Jane Goodall's final message
Dr Jane Goodall's final words are shared in this interview on Netflix, filmed a few months before her death.
Would a stricter dress code bring political order?
The clothing of our politicians has become increasingly casual in recent years.
Babies at Gloriavale silenced by having mouths, noses covered
Formal warnings issued by Police and Oranga Tamariki to two people at the Christian community over the practice.
Six people hospitalised after drinking water at campground
At least 10 others fell ill after contamination of a private drinking water supply at the Canterbury campground.
Inside the mind of the Massey murderer: 'It's not my fault'
Kanwarpal Singh stalked Zana Yaqubi for years, then killed her. Now, he wants an apology.
'Humble, dedicated, passionate': MPs remember Jim Bolger
Christopher Luxon praised the former PM's innate sense of fairness as he led the tributes in Parliament.
Almost half of Te Papa's management roles could be axed
Last week the national museum announced plans for a two-stage process in an effort to cut costs.
Armed police patrol near college after woman found dead in home
Tararua College's principal said armed officers were in the area.
Police officer fights man in burning garage while boots are ablaze
Sergeant Richard Bracey and Constable Friederike Faber were honoured at the annual Police Association conference.
What do I do when someone at work is annoying, or a bully?
While you can choose your job, you can't choose who you work with.
What to consider when shopping for a retirement village
Looking for a retirement village can be a high-stakes and highly emotional journey.
What makes next week's 'mega strike' so mega
Tens of thousands of workers have had enough and will down tools in a week's time for a nationwide walkout.
Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts to tour NZ
Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, the Hoodoo Gurus and Zed will play a series of summer shows in January.
New Zealand on strike, again
Our workforce has had enough and will down tools on October 23 for a "mega strike", involving more than 100,000 workers Audio
Convicted teen killer argues his age should prevent life sentence
Gang associate Kayleb Renata was 16 when he fatally stabbed Jamaine Wharton at a 21st birthday party.
What’s next for Masterton town hall site?
It will take seven months to demolish Masterton's earthquake-prone town hall.