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Top news, government updates, business, sports and entertainment from New Zealand.
Corrections staffer quit while being investigated for inappropriate relationship with inmate
The staffer had assessed – and granted – the Christchurch Women's Prison inmate for parole, leading to the decision being revoked and reassessed.
PM promising solution to immigration problem that doesn't exist, demographer says
Polling shows the issue is not a top 10 concern for New Zealanders, with the majority viewing immigration positively.
Hopes dashed after parasitic worm found to be ineffective at killing invasive millipedes
Wellington residents sounded the alarm about Portuguese millipede infestations last year, after finding hundreds of the scaly black creatures around their homes.
Gay, Rew and Baker called up to England Test squad and Robinson in from cold – The Guardian
Gay, Rew and Baker called up to England Test squad and Robinson in from cold The Guardian
Hearts: A night full of tension, nerves & potential elation awaits – BBC
Hearts: A night full of tension, nerves & potential elation awaits BBC
Liverpool news: Carragher reflects on Benitez's 'weird' training – BBC
Liverpool news: Carragher reflects on Benitez's 'weird' training BBC
'Everywhere the Pacific Ocean touches, they love them some Katchafire'
Katchafire have collaborated with reggae royalty on their latest project.
Short story collection wins New Zealand's biggest book prize
Wellington essayist Ingrid Horrocks has won the major prize at the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards for her fiction debut, All Her Lives.
Aberdeen 0-2 St Mirren: Your views – BBC
Aberdeen 0-2 St Mirren: Your views BBC
Man Utd news: Does Rashford think he's 'proven too much' to not start for United? – The Devils' Advocate – BBC
Man Utd news: Does Rashford think he's 'proven too much' to not start for United? – The Devils' Advocate BBC
Are small-scale community raffles legal?
Community leaders say small-scale raffles run by families to cover costs should be seen in a different context to large lotteries.
Luxon signals immigration policy, more capital spending in Budget
The PM has announced the government's operating allowance is again being slashed, as he focuses on global chaos in his first pre-Budget speech.
Phoenix women out to put NZ football on the map in final
The Wellington Phoenix women are playing for more than just a trophy when they compete in their first ever A-league grand final, says coach Bev Priestman.
High-profile chef cuts ties with Wellington project
A multimillion-dollar Wellington Pavilion project, reviving a heritage waterfront spot, has lost its chef.
Landslides result in more claims than any other natural hazard
The Natural Hazards Commission received almost 13,000 claims for damage from landslides in the last five years – 10,000 more than the previous five years.
One dead after truck rolls on Central Otago walking track
The victim died at the scene on the Grovers Hill walking track.
How Annette Hall accidentally spent 20 years as 'mum' to Far North boaties
She's kept tabs on boaties with twice-daily calls, unpaid, from her living room overlooking Doubtless Bay for 20 years – but has now signed off for the last…
Growing up Māori in Gloriavale: loving and leaving the only community you know
Valiant Overcomer fled Gloriavale on the back of his brother's ute. But his scars are healing and he has hope for the community's future.
Kiwi onboard hantavirus-hit cruise ship doesn't usually live in New Zealand
One New Zealand citizen left the ship before the outbreak was revealed, while another disembarked on Monday and is now being quarantined in Australia.
Awanui Labs review needed after fatal cancer missed – Patient Voice Aotearoa
Patient Voice Aotearoa wants an independent review of histology testing at Invercargill by Awanui Labs from 2021 to 2023.
Locals win fight against proposed Te Anau floating sauna
Some Te Anau locals hope the idea will not lose steam – just find somewhere else to go.
Winston Peters takes crack at Christopher Luxon over immigration comments
It's the latest example of internal coalition friction as New Zealand First continues to rail against the FTA's "ludicrous immigration implications".
Bernice Marychurch killing: Kael Leona sentenced to 12 years
Kael Leona will spend at least 12 years behind bars after fatally stabbing Bernice Marychurch in 2024.
Former St Bede's College priest Rowan Donoghue jailed for sexual abuse of boys
"It changed the course of my life in ways I'm still only discovering," one of his victims says, as the former priest is jailed for more than seven…
Wellington landlord admits making and publishing intimate recordings
Matthew Ryan has owned more than 100 properties, and regularly spoken to the media about the housing market and property investment.
Focus on Jobseekers leaves youth falling through cracks and harder to place once 18 – Mayors' Taskforce
It comes as StatsNZ data points to rising youth unemployment.
Increased security at Auckland train station after incident with teenagers
Students from Kelston Boys' High School were involved, the school has confirmed.
Higher inflation, greater unemployment and weaker growth expected – RBNZ survey
The latest survey from the Reserve Bank shows a more pessimistic view of the New Zealand economy.
AA calls for tighter rules on e-bikes and e-scooters
AA's principal policy adviser said increasingly powerful e-bikes and e-scooters were hitting the market and causing a headache for police.
‘The pecking order’s clear’: Australia aim to send T20 World Cup into a spin with squad selection – The Guardian
‘The pecking order’s clear’: Australia aim to send T20 World Cup into a spin with squad selection The Guardian
Tonda Eckert: Southampton head coach on win over Boro – BBC
Tonda Eckert: Southampton head coach on win over Boro BBC
Paedophile faked severe disability to avoid justice before CCTV exposed his lies – The Mirror
Paedophile faked severe disability to avoid justice before CCTV exposed his lies The Mirror
Ruby Tui: ‘I’m going for France – the game needs someone to stop England’ – The Guardian
Ruby Tui: ‘I’m going for France – the game needs someone to stop England’ The Guardian
PSG spotted preparing for controversial Arsenal tactics ahead of Champions League final – The Mirror
PSG spotted preparing for controversial Arsenal tactics ahead of Champions League final The Mirror
FIFA consider giving World Cup referees extra powers to deal with penalty box grappling – The Mirror
FIFA consider giving World Cup referees extra powers to deal with penalty box grappling The Mirror
Newcastle news: Fan opinion – Nottingham Forest draw poses 'more questions than answers' – BBC
Newcastle news: Fan opinion – Nottingham Forest draw poses 'more questions than answers' BBC
Livingston fan's voice: Bartley departure has ignited fan anger towards Martindale – BBC
Livingston fan's voice: Bartley departure has ignited fan anger towards Martindale BBC
Merab Sharikadze: Ex Georgia captain banned for 11 years for cheating anti-doping rules – BBC
Merab Sharikadze: Ex Georgia captain banned for 11 years for cheating anti-doping rules BBC
United Rugby Championship: Who have the Welsh clubs signed for 2026-27? – BBC
United Rugby Championship: Who have the Welsh clubs signed for 2026-27? BBC
Southampton begin internal review over spying claims – BBC
Southampton begin internal review over spying claims BBC
Aberdeen fan's voice: Robinson making his mark as safety secured – BBC
Aberdeen fan's voice: Robinson making his mark as safety secured BBC
Crystal Palace news: Fan opinion – Dean Henderson battles Jordan Pickford for England spot – BBC
Crystal Palace news: Fan opinion – Dean Henderson battles Jordan Pickford for England spot BBC
Wadephul strongly rejects Russian threats – deutschland.de
Wadephul strongly rejects Russian threats deutschland.de