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Two arrested after armed threats in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to a group of people holding a firearm and making threats from a vehicle in Shirley around 1.20am.

Spine and Punishment: A review of Swarbrick v Brownlee
Analysis: Last week the Speaker made new rules and interpretations on the fly in punishing an MP who challenged the government to show some spine. We survey the events.

Hillary Clinton: Israel missed biggest opportunity for Hamas deal after 12 Day War

Lifting the tapu: Maori women who carve
It's commonly assumed that Maori women don't carve, but one group of wahine are creating an environment to support others who want to learn the craft.

Wallabies fight back from 22-0 down to shock Springboks at Ellis Park
The Wallabies recorded their best win under Joe Schmidt with a remarkable comeback to stun South Africa in the Rugby Championship opener.

Why this Kiwi popstar auditioned for Aussie singing competition
Cassie Henderson stunned judges on The Voice Australia, but why are acclaimed Kiwi singers turning to auditioning for overseas reality shows?

How a Pacific cruise became the adventure of a lifetime
We expected to be greeted by seasoned cruisers, encounter a few ‘White Lotus-worthy’ characters and experience a lot of ‘firsts’, and this first cruise did not disappoint.

‘No ship, no income’: Fears as sharp fall in cruise visits continues
Ship visits in the 2025/26 season will be 41% down on the windfall season of 2023/24.

World first: ‘Speechless’ Kiwi photographer has filmed the world’s largest bee in the wild
The world’s largest bee is also its most elusive, but a long-held obsession drove a photographer to track it down.

A scammer using my name answered the phone. Here’s what happened
After New Zealanders fell for a scam on Facebook featuring her, journalist Paula Penfold had some questions for the scammers.

‘Distraught’ Brazil wreck SailGP boat with spectacular nosedive
The Brazilian team were travelling at more than 80kph when crashing to leave their boat mangled ahead of Germany’s inaugural SailGP event.

Germany to address colonial era without compensation

Ancient Coins Reveal Secrets of Vast, Unknown Trade Network

Cabin crew walk out as pay dispute halts Air Canada flights

Canadian government intervenes to avert Air Canada strike affecting over 100,000 travellers

All Blacks v Argentina live updates: Scott Robertson’s side open Rugby Championship in Cordoba
All the action from the first test against Los Pumas.

The people over 50 who are hitting the books
Whether it's for the first time or a return to tertiary, people who are near or beyond retirement age still have the fighting spirit to head to university.

Why women get bored with sex long before their male partners
Women who have lost interest in having sex with their partner may assume they don't like sex anymore.

Oil markets seen bearish after Trump-Putin Alaska meeting

Why a fast start is crucial for the All Blacks
All you need to know ahead of the Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks and Argentina.

Expat Tales: Trading Christchurch winters for Thai summers
Retiring in Thailand means life is much cheaper than in NZ - and significantly hotter.

'Without him, I don’t know where I’d be' - Small town fights to keep beloved police officer
Community “blindsided” by plan to axe sole-charge officers

‘Feral’ accusations fly as dispute erupts in gated community
The dispute involves the community caretaker and differing views on how he has been treated by management.

Damien Grant: We cannot move the dial in Gaza - but here’s where NZ can make a difference
OPINION: There are two distinct political entities; the West Bank ruled by the Palestinian Authority and Gaza where Hamas remains in place.