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Society Insider: Rich Lister’s milestone year; Kiwi Bondi Rescue star’s move to real estate; model and entrepreneur’s very modern family
Ricardo Simich has the latest society news.

Watch - 'National emergency': Mental health patients absconding from EDs
EDs have become the default facility for mental health amid a lack of community services.

Powerball jackpot rolls over to $10m, seven players share First Division prize
Check the numbers from tonight's draw to see if you are a winner.

'He looked all pale': Woman recalls discovering dead body in her bed
She denies sending Facebook messages shortly before Rau Tongia was killed in bed.

Super Rugby teams: Big names return with playoffs spots on the line
All the ins-and-outs ahead of round 16 of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

More than $160m to build 115 new classrooms, three new schools in Canterbury
Minister says the community had been 'loud and clear' about the lack of space.
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'Significant reset': Ryman CEO Naomi James on latest year
'Challenging market conditions': revenue up but devaluations, other items hit bottom line.

Society Insider: Rich Lister’s milestone year; Kiwi Bondi Rescue star’s move to real estate; model and entrepreneur’s very modern family
Ricardo Simich has the latest society news.

Which trades have to come back and fix things the most on new NZ homes?
New data on the building sector covers tradie callbacks, land prices, consents, and more.

Inside the drop in violent crime: A return to crime patterns ... under Labour?
The current trend in falling violent crime is consistent with the trend from 2018-2022.

'Not weak to ask for help': All Black shares mental health journey
All Blacks prop is sharing his anxiety struggles to help others.

Public and private South Island inland ports battle for billion-dollar logistics business
Two major inland ports are set to game-change the South Island's freighting challenges.

On The Up: Gisborne’s DStevens recognised for school project in 70th year
The project, Te Hīnātore, won a Silver Award at the 2025 NZ Commercial Project Awards.

Christchurch house fire: Person arrested for obstruction at blaze scene
A scene guard is in place this morning.

3G shutdown: $1000 upgrade needed to keep automatic gate working
An array of household devices may stop working when the 3G network is replaced.

On The Up: 'We are living in peace' – concert celebrates Indian and Pakistani unity in Hawke's Bay
The Virsa Heritage Music Festival promotes peace and unity among cultures in Hawke's Bay.

Which trades have to come back and fix things the most on new NZ homes?
New data on the building sector covers tradie callbacks, land prices, consents, and more.

'Accidents happen': Trampers warned as winter weather sets in
Four of the Great Walks should only be attempted by experienced trampers, MSC advises.

'Fastest-growing route': Jet service returns to Hamilton after 25 years
The 171-seat Airbus A320 will operate alongside ATR 72 flights.

Inside the drop in violent crime: A return to crime patterns ... under Labour?
The current trend in falling violent crime is consistent with the trend from 2018-2022.

Man’s death at Governors Bay appears 'accidental', police say
Emergency services were called to the address about 5.15pm yesterday.

'Not weak to ask for help': All Black shares mental health journey
All Blacks prop is sharing his anxiety struggles to help others.

Public and private South Island inland ports battle for billion-dollar logistics business
Two major inland ports are set to game-change the South Island's freighting challenges.

Legendary 90s hip-hop group to reunite for one-off NZ concert
Veteran rappers Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are poised to take over Spark Arena later this year.

Top chef urges shift to cheaper filter coffee as prices rise
Filter coffee demand rises; orders doubled in six months, major supplier says.

From prison to gospel rap: Napier influencer Gzilla turns pain into purpose
'Nobody’s too far gone ... If God can save me, he can save anyone.'

'Significant worry': New data reveals NZ's busiest EDs as winter nears
Christchurch's ED sees more than 400 patients daily, topping national figures.