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Sand dune collapse: 'Something that weighs as much as an elephant collapsing on top of you'
More education on the dangers of sand dunes is needed, says an expert, after a man was left in a critical condition when a dune collapsed on him at the weekend.

Cook Islands considers extending deep sea mining exploration licences
The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority says more information is needed before a decision is made on whether mining proceed.

Missing Auckland woman found
The 33-year-old was reported missing from the Three Kings area 10 days ago.

Retirees struggle as cost of living in even a paid-off house mounts
Even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance, financial mentors say.

Lake Alice survivor heads to court to challenge government's compensation scheme
Malcolm Richards, a survivor of torture at the psychiatric hospital's child and adolescent unit, will go straight from cancer treatment to the courtroom.

Tenancy Tribunal orders landlord to pay over 'appalling' rental
The tenant claims the landlord takes advantage of vulnerable people who struggle to obtain tenancies.

How a forensic pathologist deals with death: 'It's their chance to tell us their story'
"A lot of people envision us in dimly lit, creepy mortuaries" - a forensic pathologist in Christchurch says many people have misconceptions about her job.

Tamaki Makaurau by-election: Early voting begins today
Early voting has started for the Tamaki Makaurau by-election, with voters given two weeks to get to the ballot box before polls close.

Springboks prop tests positive for banned substance
Asenathi Ntlabakanye, South Africa’s reserve tighthead, will not travel with the Springboks to New Zealand for the next two rounds of the Rugby Championship after providing an “adverse analytical finding” during recent random drug-testing.

Watch: Tigers recreate Benji Marshall magic to score full-field try
On a day when the Tigers honoured their heroes from the 2005 grand final triumph against the Cowboys, the team brought a capacity crowd to fever pitch with a first-half try that evoked memories of the famous runaway in the premiership decider 20 years ago.

Auckland bar in fight for liquor licence as locals object
Loud music, yelling and substantial fights are among the grievances listed in a petition to block an Auckland bar's liquor licence from being renewed.

Kiwi golfer’s $520,000 pay day after late surge at British Masters
Canterbury golfer Kazuma Kobori has had his biggest pay day after finishing tied for second at the British Masters in England.

Kiwi brand Pics Peanut butter sells majority chunk to foreign firm
The Nelson-based company was now 51.3% owned by Melbourne-based Scalzo Foods.

Businesses paying out refunds after NZ Post suspends deliveries to US
One small business refunded about $500 to customers after the suspension of some forms of shipping to the US.

Woman charged after dead baby found in Auckland park
Police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.

Ministry suspects some schools open too few days per year
The Education Ministry suspects some schools have been opening for fewer days than legally required, documents obtained under the Official Information Act show.

Facial tech company wanted 'pragmatic policy interventions'
The Justice Minister asked a retail crime surveillance company to help change privacy laws, a newly released email suggests - but the company now says it misspoke.

‘Our depth will be tested’: Star fullback sidelined for rest of 2025 in major blow for Wallabies
Star fullback Tom Wright is set to miss the remainder of the year with a serious knee injury after an attritional tour of South Africa left the Wallabies with a growing casualty ward that will test the squad’s “strength and depth” for the rest of the Rugby Championship.