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The big return: Why the Sunday roast is back in fashion
The Sunday roast is becoming a symbol of connection and tradition.

Stream of accusations continue for ex-Marist Brother teacher
'He must realise he’s booked a one-way ticket to hell,' says the latest man to speak out.

Polar blast: Coldest morning of year for many Kiwis
Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch all had their iciest mornings for 2025.

60 jobs gone: Ballance boss tells of 'very difficult' announcement
'I really feel for all those impacted by this decision, including their wider families.'

‘The lost boys’: How to stop our young men falling behind at school
A collaboration of boys' schools aims to improve outcomes for young men.

'Unsafe levels': Toxic gas concern closes events centre office
Rotorua's council is investigating the source and monitoring gas levels.

On the Up: South Island charity touch rugby festival champions mental health
The festival is taking place in six cities simultaneously on October 10.

Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap
Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.

School lunch provider sentenced over $800k tax evasion
The Southland woman was sentenced to home detention.

Bus carrying 17 people rolls in Southland, SH97 closed
The road is shut and emergency crews are redirecting traffic.

Man dies on remand at Invercargill Prison; investigation under way
Corrections said staff made every effort to try to save the man, who died on May 27.

'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong winds
Strong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.

Top cop's court battle: Is there public interest in alleged objectionable material?
The material was found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer before he resigned.

NZAS to ramp up production early as hydro storage improves
Higher lake levels mean the smelter can ramp up production earlier than expected.

Opinion: Scots College rugby default raises serious concerns
OPINION: St Peter's Cambridge seek first Central North Island title since 2020.

Media fight to report nature of top cop's alleged objectionable material
The material was found on Jevon McSkimming's work computer before he resigned.

Watch: Invercargill police get ‘incredi-bull’ surprise trotting down road
A big bull (mostly staying in its own lane) was captured on video trotting down Elles Rd.

Bull on the moooove in Invercargill, by Elles Road
A bull was seen on the moooove, travelling down Elles Road, by the hospital. Southern District Police said they "hoofed it to a residential address". Video / What's On Invers

130km/h winds, 6m waves forecast for long weekend across NZ
MetService predicts calmer conditions on Monday, ideal for outdoor activities.

Drunk driver allegedly five times over limit arrested in Oamaru
A driver was reported for dangerous driving on State Highway 1 in Oamaru.

Kiwi oat milk company lands major Australian supermarket deal
Founder says the expansion across the Tasman is a significant milestone.