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Hamish Kerr out of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
His team believe he could return to action in weeks.

How will we live as storms get worse? One region's story
As extreme weather becomes more frequent and severe, how can communities adapt - and who will pay?

Student assaults hit record high as overall school discipline falls
Physical assaults between students hit 11,400 cases in 2025.

John MacDonald: Election year risks leaving Christchurch behind
OPINION: Consents for 7592 new homes rose 33% in the past year.

Millions poured into Nicola Willis’ new Social Investment Agency – where is it going?
A decades-old concept is reborn but two years on, what has it achieved?

Moving on with the Move-On rough sleeper bill is welcome, but Govt CBD land ownership is a pain – Wayne Brown
OPINION: The Move-On Bill would let police clear areas for 24 hours.

EPL transfers: The $266m deal that has blown window open
Premier League clubs pay 20-30% more for talent.

Skyline Enterprises posts 112% net profit jump in 2026
International visits beat 2019 highs as Queenstown led growth.

What is the best age to start teaching your kids about money? – The Prosperity Project
Good or bad, children often learn more about money than parents realise.

North vs South, city vs country: Pick New Zealand’s best region
Who will take home the title of New Zealand’s best region? That’s up to you to decide.

A healthy dog died at daycare. His injuries didn't match the explanation
Walter's owners were told their dog had been attacked. A specialist post-mortem raised very different questions.

How the 1987 sharemarket crash shaped a generation – Mark Lister
OPINION: Many investors who lost money vowed never to own shares again.

All Blacks squad for tour of South Africa named today
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie will reveal his 44-man squad to travel to South Africa for the “Greatest Rivalry’’ tour at noon on Monday.

I slapped this $22 LED strip on the back of my TV. My eyes thank me daily
You know those color LED light strips that sync with the images on your TV screen? I’m not a fan. They’re eye-catching, sure, but they’re expensive, they mess with the perceived picture color, and they’re distracting (especially when they aren’t working properly). There’s a far better and cheaper way to boost...

'There isn't anything' - Students facing tough job market
Student Job Search says in the past financial year it had 434,000 applications for just 53,000 positions.

Whenuapai, Auckland business owner Arran ‘Doug’ Graham jailed for child sex abuse, attempt to pervert justice
'This was an appalling catalogue of offending,' a judge said as the man was sent to jail.

Struggling students reveal a warning for New Zealand’s future workforce - Editorial
OPINION: 70% said they were already considering leaving New Zealand after graduation.

Doctors warn black-market peptides cause severe side effects, including bruising and altered libido
The spike in demand for peptides has been linked to the online subculture of looksmaxxing.

SailGP Portsmouth: Black Foils miss out on event final to finish fifth overall
A couple of midfield results on day two saw them fall from first to third in the group.

Small Business: Premium packages for premium pets with Wagg & Purr
Tracey Mehrtens talks to Tom Raynel about her small pet giftbox business Wagg & Purr.

Mocka to open first NZ standalone furniture store in Christchurch
The 900sq m furniture ‘superstore’ is twice the size of its debut site in Queensland.

Live: Glasgow Commonwealth Games, day seven
Kiwi athletes will also contend for glory in the shot put, para sprinting and weightlifting on Friday morning.

Veteran firefighter says lives will be lost if ageing fleet is not upgraded
Russell Lampkin was caught in a dangerous situation when an aerial ladder broke down, is warning his colleagues and the public are at risk as Fenz increasingly relies on ageing equipment.

New heatwave TV thriller resonates in today's world, says Iwan Rheon
Weather conditions were "changeable" at best when actor Iwan Rheon began filming for new drama in Wales.