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'I'm fundraising to cover tax': Cancer patient questions GST on drugs
Is it fair to pay $8500 every three weeks to stay alive, including 15 percent GST, woman asks.

How US Open champion turned a free fall into a title at rain-soaked Oakmont
None of it seemed possible when the rain started coming down during the tail end of a front-nine 40 that took JJ Spaun from one shot back to four behind.

The best movies of the year so far
At the halfway mark of the year, Simon Morris gives his take on the six best flicks of 2025.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters won't be taking sides in Israel-Iran conflict
Peters said the provocative behaviour by both Israel and Iran is to be criticised.

Government launches Suicide Prevention Action Plan
More than 600 Kiwis died by suspected suicide last year, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says.

The future for Northland weather: Storm alerts are 'the new normal'
This year has already brought almost every possible weather extreme to Northland, with record rain hot on the heels of a drought, a cyclone and even a tornado. Is this a sign of things to come?

White Ferns captain to retire from ODI cricket after World Cup
This year’s World Cup will be a swansong for one of the White Ferns’ greatest players.

Labour slams ‘draconian’ new contracts for mental health services
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey told Health NZ to clean up its process for funding mental health services. But did his comments come too late?

Vandals cut fiber-optic lines, causing outage for Spectrum Internet subscribers
The soaring price of copper makes networks tempting targets for thieves.

'I feel so helpless': Woman left $2000 out of pocket as appliance store shuts
Months after buying, the customer was there was no stock, but the refund never came.

Murdered woman's body not found for three days after police call wrongly coded
Police did not send officers after a call from Hillmorton Hospital that a mental health patient had attacked a woman.

Teenagers arrested after allegedly assaulting man, stealing his car in Auckland's North Shore
Police arrested the 16-year-old driver and a 17-year-old passenger.

Derelict Gordon Wilson flats in central Wellington to lose protected heritage status
A derelict block of central Wellington flats will lose its protected heritage status, meaning they can now be demolished, says RMA Reform and Housing Minister Chris Bishop.

Christopher Luxon urged to widen focus of China visit beyond trade
Chinese community leaders are calling on the prime minister to strengthen people-to-people ties on his whirlwind trip.

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODI cricket
White Ferns captain Sophie Devine will retire from one day internationals after this year's World Cup.

Derelict Gordon Wilson flats in central Wellington to lose protected heritage status
The Gordon Wilson Flats have been sitting empty since 2012 and can now be demolished.

House sellers 'keen to move on' driving increase in sales
But buyers are taking their time about their decisions.

Schools not ready to grade reports against new curriculums
Some primary schools warn they are not ready to grade children against the new English and maths curriculums in mid-year reports to parents.

Watch: IndyCars star flips car, walks away from spectacular crash
Josef Newgarden was unable to avoid a direct collision with another driver and his car launched into the air.

Teens charged after alleged Auckland carjacking
Charges laid after man allegedly assaulted and car stolen in early morning incident on the North Shore.

Are we headed for '2020s stagflation'?
Conflict in the Middle East could lead to increased prices for New Zealanders and inflation headaches for the Reserve Bank, even while the economy remains weak.

Kids learn dog safety lessons, as roaming attacks continue
Recent dog attacks have left locals shaken, so Barnardos Clendon took the chance to help educate youngsters.