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How to watch Tuesday’s meteor showers as weather forecast threatens to spoil show
Bad weather threatens to spoil the show, but here's how to watch the spectacle if clouds stay away.

Teenager charged with assault after attack on student at Greymouth High School.
The victim was injured and needed medical treatment.

NZDF combat-ready soliders deployed to South Korea to work with local and US army
They will undertake a range of infantry training activities with their South Korean and US counterparts.

One year, 27,850 jobs gone Stats NZ latest data shows
Young people are feeling the impact of the weak labour market.

Dead teen's family told they had to organise getting his body back to hometown
The family of a teenager who died from complications after an operation never got the chance to say goodbye.

Woman left in pain after doctor overlooked ultrasound finding before her thyroid surgery
The doctor overlooked a crucial ultrasound finding before removing part of her thyroid.

$70,000 forfeited by Northland meth cooks after police settlement
Police found 1.6kg of meth at a clandestine lab in Herekino.

Residents pay tribute as Palacios’ remains return to Saipan
Dozens of CNMI residents braved the rain, many waving CNMI flags or bowing their heads as the hearse of the late governor passed.

BBQ gas bottle used to heat home in winter
A Taranaki family had to resort to hooking up a BBQ gas bottle to their home energy system or face going without heating as gas cylinder supplies dry up.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says Government must ‘double down’ on economic plan
The press conference will be live-streamed at the top of this article.

Mainland Tactix star Ellie Bird’s perfect end to career - and why she’d say ‘no thank you’ to Silver Ferns
The Hawke's Bay-raised netball star had a near-flawless grand final for the Tactix.

Spain star claims 'the best team' lost after shootout heartache against England
Being named the best player of Euro 2025 was scant consolation for Aitana Bonmatí, who admitted she was a “bit in shock”.

Mainland Tactix end 28-year wait with ANZ Premiership victory over Northern Mystics
Erikana Pedersen pushed through cramp to lead the Tactix in the ANZ Premiership final.

Du Val collapse: Waikato accountant guilty of discrediting profession
They dealt directly with Kenyon Clarke and told the Government the business was solvent.

Gloriavale abuse trial: Victims too afraid to speak out, court told
A climate of fear in Gloriavale prevented a victim from reporting sexual abuse suffered at the hands of the community's 85-year-old leader, a court has heard.

'Crippling' water bills likely
Water reform will “cripple” South Wairarapa ratepayers, unless urgent financial support is delivered by central government, the council’s deputy mayor says.

Omokoroa pub confrontation ends with couple followed home, and a ‘trail of blood’
'You can’t call the police because we know where you live and we’re gangsters.'

‘What exactly are you announcing?’ Minister is asked at press conference
When is an announcement not an announcement? When there’s nothing to announce. But that didn’t stop Brooke van Velden on day one of her health and safety reform blitz.

One year, 27,850 jobs gone Stats NZ latest data shows
Young people are feeling the impact of the weak labour market.

Muirs Bookshop celebrates 120 years amid retail challenges in Gisborne
Celebrating the milestone is bittersweet for Kim Pittar, who recognises retail challenges.

Rotorua benefits from internet fibre rollout
More than 1800 Rotorua households will get access to faster internet.