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‘Such a huge loss’: Beloved South Auckland fish shop closing after 21 years
Massey Road Seafoods is closing after 21 years after being unable to renew its lease, prompting an outpouring of memories from generations of South Auckland customers.

Kiwis feel the financial pinch today, but long-term worries run much deeper
Cost of living overwhelmingly tops New Zealanders’ concerns today, but AI, climate change and racial divisions loom much larger when Kiwis look 50 years ahead.

Robotic sign language interpreter for deaf Maori in development
New robotic interpreters built by experts at the University of Auckland will bring sign language underpinned by a Maori worldview to Turi Maori - Maori who are deaf.

Flying Fijians coaching decision looms after Japan defeat
Flying Fijians interim head coach Senirusi Seruvakula may have had his last job in the position, following Fiji's 20-15 loss to Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) final in...

Maori leader Dick Dargaville remembered after fatal crash
Ngapuhi leader, Vietnam veteran and respected kaumatua Richard “Dick” Dargaville has been named as the 81-year-old who died following a crash in Kaitaia.

Fiji civil society warns about government rushing constitutional change
Concern is mounting among Fiji civil society over signs the government may extend the length of parliament in order to push through constitutional changes.

Search underway for group lost in Bay of Plenty forest
Police say it follows reports that a group of four is lost in Rotoehu Forest which is northeast of Rotorua.

Search under way for group lost in Bay of Plenty forest
A search and rescue operation is under way for a group reported lost in Rotoehu Forest in the Bay of Plenty.

Opshop frontman Jason Kerrison survives late-night crash with cow
The musician says he thought he was going to die when cattle suddenly appeared in front of him as he drove along State Highway 1 in the Far North.

Person seriously hurt at 400-person Castle Street student party
Police were monitoring the event - and say inquiries into the circumstances continue.

The film fans ditching streaming 'rot' for DVDs
A survey suggests streaming subscription numbers are down, and film critic Dan Slevin reckons "we're starting to realise the rot of it".

Otago’s last bachelor rooks may be building nests for mates who don’t exist
Rooks once numbered in their thousands across Otago. Now officials are trying to work out whether the few birds left are breeding or whether lone males are building nests for females who aren’t there.

Police officers went out drinking for Christmas. One ended up unconscious
An off-duty Auckland police officer was knocked unconscious during a bar fight while drinking with colleagues at a Christmas celebration.

It was meant to be a 3 week stay, but Hemi the cat is waiting for his owners 7 months on
Emails to the owner have gone an unanswered and the bill is mounting as Hemi racks up seven months in the cattery.

Kaikohe man jailed nine years for rape, bat attack and family violence
A protection order was supposed to keep a woman safe.

The world acclaimed artist many Kiwis will have never heard of
A recent article in The New Yorker paid tribute to the unique, non-verbal New Zealand artist.

'Not the end': Fiji Pearls vow to rebuild after missing 2027 Netball World Cup
Fiji's netball governing body says its national team will "regroup, rebuild and come back stronger" after failing to qualify for next year's Netball World Cup in Australia.

Filigran: Does your CISO know enough?
CISOs are under pressure to answer boardroom questions on exposure in minutes, as Filigran pushes CTEM and open-source validation tools.

Women-only startup founders got 5.94 percent of venture capital in 2025
Women-only startup founders received less than six cents in every venture capital dollar invested in New Zealand last year, despite a sharp rise in funding.