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Dead baby found in Auckland wheelie bin, woman in custody
A newborn baby was discovered outside an address in Freemans Bay.

On The Up: Youth gym transforms lives, offers more than just exercise
The Hua Rangatahi gym started as a small gym in a Kaitaia plaza.

Why this young vet chose a rural life over city clinics
Holly Gardyne has no regrets about moving to a rural practice.

Noble false widow spider establishes itself in New Zealand
One of the world’s most invasive arachnids is thriving in urban areas in Aotearoa.

'Can't take it anymore': Inside Japan's booming proxy quitting trend
Shota Shimizu calls HR to resign on behalf of clients.

Para athlete's journey to world champs amid funding challenges
She's been named in the NZ team for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.

'I just want to be here': 22yo facing cancer for fifth time seeks treatment in Mexico
'I want to see my family grow up, I want my friends, I want to work as a nurse.'

'Firefighting mode': Seven things that can make ADHD much worse
Telegraph: The good news is that most of these triggers can be managed.

'Long-term implications': Alarm over doubling of KiwiSaver withdrawals
Northlanders' KiwiSaver withdrawals for hardship rose 109% from 2022 to 2024.

'Quite a mess': Man who rammed cop car in stolen vehicle given jail and a $10k bill
Kale Wright drove through a checkpoint, then sped off on the wrong side of the road.

Zespri teams up with Dame Lisa Carrington
Bay of Plenty-born Carrington calls Zespri role a great way to “connect back with home”.

Man charged with murder over Mt Eden Corrections Facility death
'We will not stay silent,' a family member said.

Why the French have the best sex in the world, by a Parisian sexologist
Telegraph: French women of all ages view pleasure as an essential, says Marie Morice.

Government tops up $75 a week flagship tax promise, now reaches ‘thousands’ more
Willis said thousands more will get hundreds of dollars from the scheme.

‘Disappointed’: Māori advisory group says there was a 'breach' in relationship with Minister
It's put staff in an "invidious position", says the group.

'He'll slowly lose everything': Parents share journey as 2yo battles incurable disorder
Landon Pahl was diagnosed with infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy shortly after he turned 2.

Toddler speared through mouth with metal straw after falling off bike
The 16cm straw was removed by doctors six hours after the accident.

Dentist left piece of tooth in patient's gum, hospitalised another after piercing her cheek
More complaints have come to light about a struck-off dentist's work.

On The Up: Hawke’s Bay Cancer Society opens retreat for free therapy sessions
Patients can access up to six free one-hour sessions at the retreat.

She's moved 14 times since toxic flooding forced her out - now she has a place to call home
'We can rest, heal, rebuild and dream again.'

Aussies pick fresh fruit and veg as top supermarket aisle
The fresh fruit and veg aisle is Australia’s favourite, chosen by 16% of shoppers.