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'Abandonment': Fears NCEA could be left behind as top schools switch

One-third of Year 11 students didn't take NCEA 1 in 2024, as Cambridge exams demand grows.

'Exciting': Seaweed seed bank, marine rehab unite efforts

The seaweed seed bank is a 'living library' of native kelp species from various regions.

Organised crime infiltrates airport with alarming ease - inside the rise and fall of a major NZ drug ring

Exclusive extract from Jared Savage's new book on the new era of gangs in New Zealand.

Simon Wilson: Auckland has a bad case of Fonterra Syndrome

Opinion: We know what we need to do. How about doing it instead of talking?

Late show: 4 years on, where is taxpayer-funded Chlöe Swarbrick film? NZ v Oz - who has best TV ad?

Massive shake-up in outdoor advertising; Ex-MediaWorks boss sells up; Beacons winners.

Market close: Leading stocks drive NZ market lower

The New Zealand sharemarket diverged from overseas markets to end the day weaker.

Police arrest shoplifters accused of $250k theft spree

The pair have been charged as a new police team targeting retail crime is launched.

Nick Mowbray's vision for cut-price homes - and when company could launch

Zuru has invested more in this venture than its consumer goods division.

From skating to Beyblade competitions: Here are the top things to do in Auckland this weekend

Looking for ways to fill an otherwise dull mid-July weekend? We've got something for you.

Tech Insider: Win for Wayne Brown - Government's new AI agency will be based in Auckland

The defunded Callaghan Innovation was based in Wellington and Lower Hutt.

Referee abuse: The alarming stats that highlight a troubling trend

Many sports across New Zealand are seeing an increase in reported referee abuse.

Govt announces $231m new Auckland-based NZ Institute for Advanced Technology

Luxon is speaking alongside Dr Shane Reti this morning.

Stock Takes: The unusual way an NZX-listed company found out its major shareholder was selling up

Australian fund manager ROC Partners is said to 'like the look' of the apple grower.

'So lucky': Rotorua writer, publisher Mairātea Mohi named on Y25 list

'I’ve had a very rich inner world that I feel like I can best express on the page.'

'Girls are freaking out': Netball stars in panic over ANZ Premiership future

Maddy Gordon's revealed players are panicking over the ANZ Premiership's uncertain future.

Opinion: Auckland's North Shore is an untapped opportunity to host big events

OPINION: Council budgets can support residents with community wellbeing investments.

'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertain

Recent extreme weather is prompting a rethink of housing protections.

Watch: Smokefreerockquest and Showquest at Wellington, Otago, Hamilton and TOI Auckland

This week's webisodes have all the highlights from week six's regional finals.