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Minister orders independent rapid review of Sport NZ
The review will focus on how the Sport NZ Group allocates public funds, with one insider saying there is an impression the organisation's strategy has become "a cash free-for-all".

How big-hitting Bevon Jacobs learned he had landed a shock IPL deal
News that the domestic cricketer had been picked up by the Mumbai Indians led to a surreal morning in his Auckland home.

Kim Dotcom unable to communicate effectively following stroke, lawyer says
Dotcom had a stroke nearly three weeks ago. ‘We have to see how recovers before we can say any more’, his lawyer says.

Two people seriously injured in crash in Auckland have died
Two people who were involved in a serious crash in north-west Auckland over the weekend have died.

More than 3000 join Maori electoral roll after Treaty hikoi
New Electoral Commission data shows 2262 people changed from the general roll to the Maori roll, and there were 862 new enrolments.

Human remains found in Tokoroa identified
The remains were identified as a man reported missing in May 2022.

Akamai on cloud and cybersecurity trends for 2025
Akamai forecasts that by 2025, distributed computing and optimised AI workloads will reshape cloud efficiency and cybersecurity amid rising challenges.

‘Unusual’: Human remains found on Tokoroa farm identified
Human remains found in Tokoroa earlier this month were those of missing man Shane Edwards, police have confirmed.

Willie Jackson to debate David Seymour on Treaty Principles Bill
Labour MP Willie Jackson says he’ll debate ACT leader David Seymour on the Treaty Principles Bill.

Journalism? I don't think so
So this is what they call professional journalism at Stuff?

Both drivers in two-car crash in Auckland have died
The crash happened on Saturday night in Waitoki.

Santa parade returns to Tokoroa
Tokoroa has not had a parade since 2022.

Kenepuru Rd resident-only restrictions to lift before Christmas
Tourists and farmers can come and go as they please for the first time since mid-2021.

Pardons for tupuna, return of sacred sites for Ngati Haua
Ngati Haua Iwi Trust chair Graham "Tinka" Bell says the final decision on the Treaty of Waitangi settlement package is in the hands of the people.

Frustrated mum breaks son’s arm trying to put his jersey on
The woman has admitted a child abuse charge after breaking the 14-month-old’s arm by twisting it into the sleeve of a jersey.

Claroty predicts increased focus on OT cybersecurity by 2025
Claroty's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 reveal imminent threats to critical infrastructure, with a push for stronger legislative reforms and security measures.

A history of the All Blacks and politics
Analysis: Despite the warcry calling for rugby and politics to be kept apart, they have been linked since the All Black's earliest years.

3000 join Maori electoral roll after Treaty Principles Bill hikoi
New Electoral Commission data shows 2262 people changed from the general roll to the Maori roll, and there were 862 new enrolments.

Base Woodbourne sergeant helps young Pasifika soar
Sergeant Jale Tikotikoca Lal has been named the New Zealand Defence Force’s Volunteer of the Year.

A ‘builder’, a ‘fighter’, an ‘advocate’: Nikki Kaye’s life in politics
News that the former National Party MP has died at age 44 has rocked those across the political spectrum. We look at Nikki Kaye’s work and legacy.