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Landmark 'Dunedin Study' founder Dr Phil Silva dies, aged 84
The study followed the lives of 1037 babies born at Dunedin's Queen Mary Maternity Hospital in 1972.

Lachie Jones’ dad says he’s ‘back to square one' after coroner delivers findings
Paul Jones says he did not have much faith left in the police but he was encouraged his son’s death may be investigated by police from outside the district.

Navigating New Zealand's ableist health system with a disability
Julie Woods has navigated the world without sight since 1997, but New Zealand's healthcare system has often left her in the dark.

Queenstown Lakes retreat: 70s chic on the outside, French country inside
It shouldn’t work, but somehow this blend of 70s cool, and French provincial style melds into something very cosy and welcoming.

Crusaders coach on the cusp of remarkable turnaround
Rob Penney didn’t even know if he had a job this time last year. Now, he’s a win away from hoisting the trophy.

‘Soul-destroying’: Iconic bookstore facing closure after 42 years
Hard To Find Books is facing closure after it was revealed that their landlord is planning to sell the central Auckland building.

‘We just need a big hug’: more people sleeping rough in Wellington.
As winter closes in, agencies are grappling to meet the needs of Wellington’s growing homeless population.

From Allgood to Lusty Place, New Zealand’s most unusual street names
If you’ve ever fancied living on Quiet Woman Way, Deaths Rd, Lusty Place or Topliss Drive, this is the highly inappropriate list you’ve been waiting for. Maybe.

Qualifier Maria stuns Keys to reach Queen's final
German qualifier Tatjana Maria says it is a "dream come true" to reach the final of Queen's after stunning Australian Open champion Madison Keys.

Bath beat Leicester to end 29-year wait for Premiership title
Bath hold off a resilient Leicester to win their first Premiership title in 29 years and also clinch a 2024-25 treble.

South Africa beat Australia in World Test Championship final
South Africa wore a new tag — champion — by claiming its first major cricket trophy in 27 years when it beat Australia in the World Test Championship final.

Fatal Dargaville crash
Emergency services attended but the person died at the scene.

Watch: Visitors sit on and break artwork chair in Italian museum
The 'Van Gogh' chair is an artwork by Nicola Bolla made out of thousands of Swarovski crystals.

Captain Kerry: “We should bring Below Deck to New Zealand - I want to be the Captain”
The newest season of Below Deck has kicked off, and Captain Kerry promises big personalities, chaotic charters, and a surprising amount of heart.

'The right buyer is out there': Christchurch’s ark house still looking for its Noah
For almost 20 years, the ark was run as a venue for Christian weddings, funerals and celebrations, but now needs a visionary to convert it into a home.

Why are so many Aucklanders moving to the South Island?
Census data shows more people left Auckland for Christchurch between 2018 and 2023, than went the other way.

At least 50 affected by a Customs ‘glitch’ that triggered cut to benefit
One pensioner had her winter energy payment cut after Customs said she hadn’t returned from a week’s holiday in Australia.

Police searched land linked to David Tamihere after skeleton tip - was it missing Swede?
Three decades after she was murdered, police searched land near Whangamata for a skeleton some believe could be Heidi Paakkonen’s.

Damien Grant: The negative effects of taxing wealth
OPINION: Taxing capital reduces the existing pool of resources and the future accumulation of wealth required to invest and build New Zealand.

South Africa win WTC to land first major title
South Africa beat Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final to end their long wait for a major global title.