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Mum avoids prison as judge says it would be too hard on children
An Auckland woman has been spared imprisonment for tax offending because her children are autistic - but her husband has not been as fortunate.

OceanaGold bids to extend life of Macraes mine under fast-track
A mining company is targeting a million ounces of gold as it seeks to fast-track plans to extend the life of its Otago gold mine.

‘I am not this monster’: Convicted sex offender released from jail
A former science educator turned convicted sex offender, who has indicated he would return to Spain upon his release, has won his appeal.

Demand for UHT milk products drives new state-of-the-art dairy factory
Demand for UHT milk products is driving a major dairy factory expansion in the South Island.

Children's special needs keep mother out of prison
An Auckland woman has been spared imprisonment for tax offending because her children have special needs - but her husband has not been as fortunate.

RKLB Stock Jumps as Rocket Lab Debuts New Solar Cell for Space

Nvidia plans major expansion of data centre capacity in Australia to meet AI demand

GSMA urges renewable energy reform in Asia Pacific
Rising data demand is driving emissions higher in parts of Asia Pacific, as mobile operators struggle to secure cleaner electricity.

RSA's 86-year Christmas tradition continues for deployed troops
Kiwi treats and handwritten cards are heading to defence personnel from Antarctica to the Middle East.

‘Walk on, my darling, walk on’: Beloved Wellington teacher farewelled
Ives was hit by a car while out running in Los Angeles in August, the school said in a statement. She died in a hospital in LA.

Father jailed after $555k tax offending, mother spared prison for sake of children
An Auckland couple have been sentenced over nine years of tax offending, with a judge sending the father to prison but sparing the mother imprisonment because of their children’s special needs.

Man charged with arson after fire at cafe next to country's oldest building
Soon after a tree was set alight nearby.

Thousands support petition against proposed amendments to Treaty references in legislation
Ngati Kahungunu petition calling for a halt on government plans to amend references to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in legislation has attracted more than 20,000 signatures.

Turkish delight and tax fights: Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins hit the campaign trail
There was milk, Turkish delight and talk of a steak as Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins tried to win over business owners.

Half a century ago, a flying ‘Noah’s Ark’ brought 18 lions, tiger cubs and camels to Christchurch
A plane carrying lions, tiger cubs, camels and water buffalo landed in Christchurch 50 years ago, bringing Orana Wildlife Park to life.

Nelson deaths of man and woman treated as murder-suicide
Brendon and Nicola Perry died in Parkers Road in Tahunanui last Friday.

Thousands sign petition against proposed amendments to legislation Treaty references
Ngati Kahungunu petition calling for a halt on government plans to amend references to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in legislation has attracted more than 20,000 signatures.

Super Round to return to Christchurch in 2027
Super Round will return to Christchurch on April 2-4 after the festival of rugby proved a wild success in the city in 2026.

Wellington Phoenix lock in Waitangi Day double-header at new Christchurch stadium
Both Wellington Phoenix sides will take on Western Sydney Wanderers in Christchurch on Waitangi Day.

Man charged with arson after fire next to Aotearoa’s oldest building
One fire was located next to Kemp House, which was erected between 1821 and 1822, and Stone House, New Zealand’s oldest intact stone building.

Waikato lawyer fined and censured after drafting new will for elderly dementia patient
A senior Waikato lawyer with more than 50 years of experience has been fined and censured after having a 91-year-old woman in a dementia ward sign a new will.