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‘Time to say goodbye’: Popular gastropub closing after 17 years

The pub’s owners say mounting economic pressures and health concerns are behind the decision to close.

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Former Red Bull F1 boss claims Liam Lawson ‘shouldn’t have been promoted’

Christian Horner has reportedly revealed in his new memoir that the New Zealand driver shouldn't have been promoted to the top team at the start of the 2025 season.

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'We'll be talking health, my friend': Christopher Luxon, Chris Hipkins prepare for final debate

National's leader says health will be a fixture of tonight's final leaders' debate, as Labour challenges him on the issue.

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Political leaders called on to commit to ending youth homelessness

The youth development organisation Kick Back is calling on political leaders to commit to ending homelessness among young people, ahead of the election.

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Police accept failures after woman died following fall at Auckland flats

The IPCA found the initial investigation and communication with Rachel Molloy’s family were inadequate, though later enquiries were thorough.

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Rise of GLP-1 unlocking new opportunities for New Zealand's premium food exports

The rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs giving rise to more nutrition conscious consumers is good news for New Zealand farmers and growers.

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Trade deal with New Zealand kicks in today: Where India gains

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Scott Watson's appeal being heard in Supreme Court

Watson was sentened to life imprisonment for murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope in 1998.

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Gunman in tactical vest opens fire outside nightclub after brawl

A witness said at least five shots were fired before the man fled the scene, he is still at large.

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Finland gripped by national broadcaster’s puppy livestream

The latest in "slow TV", Puppy Live is a 24/7 stream of Hilkka and her brand new litter of puppies as they sleep, suckle and play.

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New poll puts election on knife-edge with Opportunity close to 5% threshold

The latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll is pointing to a neck and neck result with the two major parties just over a single percentage point apart.

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Lawyer fined over $240,000 after misconduct findings and ‘appalling’ treatment of staff

The tribunal said the lawyer’s conduct was serious and imposed a four-month suspension alongside financial orders of more than $242,000.

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Person injured as car and train crash at Canterbury level crossing

The crash at a level crossing is causing delays on State Highway 1 near Dunsandel.

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SH1 delays after crash involving car and train

Police said one person suffered moderate injuries in the crash at a level crossing on Frasers Road.

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Office Space and Star Trek actor Richard Riehle dies

The veteran character actor appeared in more than 400 film and television projects across a career spanning decades.

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Mountaineers mourn guide Troy Forsyth killed in avalanche

Troy Forsyth was skiing with three other experienced ski mountaineers when he became trapped in an avalanche on Mount Dixon.

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Man died after hospital delays in treating blocked blood flow to leg

HDC found a series of communication, handover and escalation failures delayed treatment of a medical emergency at Dunedin Hospital.

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Woman’s breast cancer diagnosis delayed after radiologist missed warning signs

HDC found failures in breast imaging and follow-up contributed to a woman’s delayed diagnosis of grade 2 breast cancer.

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Labour promises shorter ED wait times, immediate review of unused hospital beds

Leader Chris Hipkins said the party was committed to moving patients through hospitals faster.

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Football Ferns to face World Cup foes in Porirua

The Ferns return to action next month for a two-match series at Porirua Park against the team that beat them at the 2023 World Cup.