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Returning from Australia: I came home because that’s where my heart is

Opinion: Australia offered higher wages, cheaper groceries and bigger opportunities. But six months after moving home, Aziz Al Sa'afin reflects on why none of those factors were enough to make him stay.

Sun, Jun 7

A scorpion in the bathroom of an Auckland family

How a scorpion likely ended up in an Auckland family’s bathroom

MPI says NZ has had 10 scorpions since 2018, and this one was a bit of a "juvenile one".

Fri, Jun 5

Blue camping warrant sticker for vehicles

Vehicle camping warrants are changing – what you need to know

The voluntary blue camping system has been entirely replaced by a mandatory green warrant.

Wed, Jun 3

Two people are dead following two seperate crashes in Northland last night.

Charges laid after cyclist dies in Christchurch crash

Police said today that a 21-year-old man had been charged with dangerous driving causing death and failing to stop to ascertain injury over Dr Ian Huntsman's death.

Wed, Jun 3

Cannabis, cash, NOS found in car after man attempts to flee police

A man has been held in custody after allegedly being found with a large quantity of drugs after fleeing from police.

Wed, Jun 3

Returning from Australia: I came home because that’s where my heart is

Sun, Jun 7

How a scorpion likely ended up in an Auckland family’s bathroom

MPI says NZ has had 10 scorpions since 2018, and this one was a bit of a "juvenile one".

Fri, Jun 5

Vehicle camping warrants are changing – what you need to know

The voluntary blue camping system has been entirely replaced by a mandatory green warrant.

Wed, Jun 3

Charges laid after cyclist dies in Christchurch crash

Police said today that a 21-year-old man had been charged with dangerous driving causing death and failing to stop to ascertain injury over Dr Ian Huntsman's death.

Wed, Jun 3

Cannabis, cash, NOS found in car after man attempts to flee police

A man has been held in custody after allegedly being found with a large quantity of drugs after fleeing from police.

Wed, Jun 3

After a landmark update to screening, the Blood Service will now ask all donors the same questions around sex.

More gay and bisexual men to be eligible to donate blood

A landmark update to sexual screening by the NZ Blood Service means all donors will now be asked the same screening questions.

Tue, Apr 28

March 2026

Robbie Williams believes Kiwi tattoo helped saved his life

When the English-singer and songwriter talks about the Māori ink of his arm, he doesn’t treat it like just another tattoo – he believes it helped keep him alive.

Sun, Mar 22

Lotto Powerball rolls over to $20 million

Powerball wasn't struck in last night's $17m draw.

Thu, Mar 19

November 2025

'Live TV can be terrifying': Melissa Stokes on 25 years in front of the camera

As she steps into the role of weeknight presenter of 1News at Six, Melissa Stokes looks back on a career packed with adventures and the odd disturbing moment.

November 29, 2025

May 2025