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'Every man and his dog is coming': Samoan PM warns of growing geopolitical interest in Pacific
Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says the geopolitical landscape in the Pacific "is becoming very contested".

Job market challenges: Redundancies and ghosting frustrate job seekers
One tech sales worker faces a tough work situation after three redundancies in two years.

Police investigate after child critically injured at Pukekohe school
The Ministry of Education's traumatic incident team is supporting a school south of Auckland after a child was critically injured last week.

My Food Bag sees modest lift in bottom line, subscriber numbers
Listed meal kit company My Food Bag has posted a $6.3 million annual net profit despite a challenging trading environment.

Paws and Pages programme helps boost young readers at Cambridge Library
The programme launched with 12 children and 12 dogs this month.

No place for Auckland FC’s semifinal goalscorer in All Whites squad
Logan Rogerson hasn’t made the cut for coach Darren Bazeley ahead of a pair of friendlies in Canada next month.

Gulf Harbour ferry failures labelled a ‘nightmarish joke’
A Gulf Harbour resident has spoken out about how “jaw droppingly inadequate” and “stunningly disrespectful” ferry services have been for commuters.

OCA - Building on Momentum
Oceania Healthcare (NZX: OCA) reported underlying EBITDA of $86.0m for the year ended 31 March 2025, up 4.1% on FY24, reflecting steady sales momentum and stock sell down. Building on this momentum

The social housing waitlist: Woman told no emergency homes available at all
Hine Taylor has been couch surfing for five months, wishing and waiting on social housing.

Warwick Resort Fiji alcohol 'poisoning' victim speaks after near-death experience
Fijian Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka said he "deeply regrets the unfortunate circumstances" encountered by the visitors during their stay.

Local Elections 2025: Malcolm Dixon retires from Hastings council to focus on family
Hastings councillor Malcolm Dixon retires after 12 years to spend more time with family.

Warriors v Raiders: Kurt Capewell steps up to lead as co-captains miss Canberra clash
The 31-year-old will lead the Warriors for the first time on Sunday.

AFT sees strong FY 26 as revenue reaches new record
AFT Pharmaceuticals (NZX:AFT, ASX:AFP) today reports it has again achieved another year of record revenue with annual sales exceeding $200 million1 and it is now firmly focused on its revenue target of $300 million by the end of the 2027 financial year

Selwyn Huts residents make impassioned plea for future of settlement
The council voted last year to enforce a managed retreat by 2039, pausing the process months later to allow for more consultation.

Tonkin + Taylor Wellington train station heckler ‘apologetic’ after swearing at Winston Peters
The man was tearful when visited by the Herald this morning.

The little Kiwi girl who has beaten cancer - twice, and now raising funds for Child Cancer Foundation
Indi was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Ewing sarcoma in 2019.

Tauranga City Council considers cutting over 100 roles to save costs
It comes just days after Napier City Council revealed that more than 100 of its jobs are on the line in a proposed restructure, with an aim to identify $3 million in labour efficiencies.

Our Changing World: Dissecting the world’s rarest whale
It made international headlines last year. What does a scientific dissection of the world's rarest whale involve?

Budget 2025: Pasifika community braces for impact
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will deliver her second Budget on Thursday. She said it will be "about prioritising your taxpayer money carefully".

Live: Big day of decisions for Wellington City Council
Wellington City Council meets today to decide on the fate of some beloved community assets.