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First passengers touch down in Auckland on 'world's longest direct flight'
The route from China to Argentina - with a short break in New Zealand - takes more than 25 hours, with the return journey taking even longer.
How NZ can combat the rise of kleptocracy
Today's dictators aren't just seizing power, they're stealing unimaginable wealth and hiding it in Western banks, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anne Applebaum tells Guyon Espiner.
Principal at centre of mouldy lunch fiasco says she's hurt by Seymour's comments
The School Lunch Collective is investigating after mouldy mince was served up to students at Haeata Community Campus yesterday.
Tom Phillips High Court hearing over injunction ends
Lawyer Linda Clark filed an urgent injunction, preventing media from publishing certain details related to the case, hours after Tom Phillips was shot.
Better laws needed to protect sexual violence survivors - Helen Clark Foundation
Its report highlighted four areas it says will create "practical, meaningful and lasting change".
Fans frustrated as tense Tall Blacks finish cuts out on screen
Australia's Boomers beat the buzzer against New Zealand in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers - but not everyone got to see it.
'Do not swim' warning issued for New Plymouth beaches
The district council says its wastewater system has overflowed and has the potential to reach Waiwhakaiho River and Bell Block Beach.
Biosecurity ramps up war against invasive hornets
So far, 27 queens, seven workers and 17 nests have been successfully located and removed from Auckland's North Shore.
New era for abandoned Waiwera hot springs unveiled
A concept design for the revival of Auckland's Waiwera Thermal Springs has been released.
'Outdated, dangerous': MP leads e-scooter rules revamp
E-scooter injuries have reportedly cost ACC almost $14 million in 2025. Audio
Police seeking information after man shot overnight
Investigators are seeking two specific cars - one red and one white - believed to be involved in a shooting in Chartwell, Waikato.
Kiwi skipper dies in accident on round-the-world trip
Lyall Babington set off from New Zealand three years ago on his 17-metre yacht.
Outrage as local board votes against more Eden Park events
An Auckland business association is infuriated that their local board has voted not to support a plan to boost the number of gigs allowed the stadium. Audio
Biggest source of microplastics in our ocean revealed
It was found broken down tyres were the largest source of microplastics in New Zealand's coastal waters. Audio
NZ is full of paper roads, but what are they?
There are 55,000 kilometres of paper roads across New Zealand, which can be accessed by the public. Audio
'We look foolish': Opposition criticises lack of commitment to cutting fossil fuels
An uneasy deal has been reached at COP30 in Brazil, which makes no mention of pledges to phase out fossil fuels.
Labour selects CTU economist as Wellington Bays candidate
Labour has selected high-profile economist Craig Renney to run as its candidate in Wellington Bays in next year's election.
Union calls for government to cover costs of removing asbestos-tainted sand
Students at about 40 schools were forced to stay home, after asbestos was found in coloured play sand. Audio
FENZ extends consultation on proposed restructure
Unions now have an additional two weeks to respond on the loss of 140 non-firefighter roles.
Police seek witnesses to fatal crash near Timaru
The incident followed a separate crash nearby that backed up traffic on SH1 on Thursday.
One critically injured in three-vehicle crash on busy road
Emergency services are still at the scene of the crash in Auckland's Epsom.
Concerned parents drop off contaminated play sand at council sites
Bags of potentially asbestos-laced children's play sand is being dropped off at designated centres around Auckland.
Butter prices are falling at global auction, so why not in shops too?
Dairy prices fell for the seventh time in a row, with butter falling the most. Audio
Person killed in Mt Eden crash
Police have confirmed a person died at the scene following a crash in the Auckland suburb on Thursday morning.
'Chaos everywhere': Witness feared bus would hit shops during crash
The crash, involving buses and a car, happened on Apirana Ave in Glen Innes.
