That's the uneasy question shadowing last week's robbery: whether a crime that cut deep will glorify what's left behind.
Several in-person friend making initiatives have launched in New Zealand this year, largely attracting the age group experiencing the most loneliness.
Labour is pairing the tax announcement with a new healthcare initiative, showing how the revenue could fund limited free GP visits through a Medicard scheme.
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm as it drew closer to Jamaica, where forecasters said it would unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and widespread damage.
The chief judge said all are accused of cyberbullying the first lady, which led to "a deterioration of her physical and mental health".
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged Asia-Pacific leaders to choose dialogue over coercion amid global conflicts and rising US–China tensions.
Members of the public were quick to come to the King's defence, telling the heckler to "shut up".
The funding forms part of a $26 million public-private package to protect marine life, upgrade island infrastructure, and support reef restoration across the Gulf.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Labour’s new tax policy, heavy snow closes roads, and the King gets heckled.
The Government has removed the minimum distance required between single-storey buildings under 10sqm and a property boundary or other residential building, and reduced it to one metre for buildings between 10 and 30sqm.
Flights at the capital's airport were disrupted repeatedly by suspected sightings of balloons used to smuggle cigarettes across the frontier.
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale and councillors rate their performance after a year.
The Labour leader was set to be joined by the party's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds and health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall at 10.30am.
The man, named today as 29-year-old Tristan Oakes, died in hospital on October 25 after he was shot in his Te Puke home.
Two people are dead and another is in hospital after an underground mine explosion at Cobar, some 450km east of Broken Hill, at about 3.45am on Tuesday.
He has led the nation since 1982, ruling longer than most of its citizens have been alive.
Red Bull's senior adviser had previously stated the decision would be made during the Mexican Grand Prix weekend at the end of October.
The three governing parties have launched attacks on Labour's tax policy, labelling it a "handbrake on our economy", "tall poppy" politics and an "absolute mess".
Police were called to the crash between Ohaka Road and Tram Road at around 10.40am.
Grand Slam tour starts in Chicago on Sunday morning with potentially the toughest Test of the trip.
One name took out the top spot for cats and dogs for the seventh year in a row.
Serious safety and tenancy breaches were uncovered at the central Auckland property, affecting 64 tenants.
Meanwhile power could be out for some in the Clutha region for "weeks rather than days".
"We are obviously very regretful for the impact it's had on everyone. We never wanted to be here, never wanted it to play out in this way," said chief executive Jennie Wyllie.
Attorneys argued images of Tyler Robinson, 22, shackled and in jail clothing would spread widely in a case with extensive press coverage and public interest.
Richard Hills said the Auckland crash was a tragedy – yet people were spreading misinformation in their thoughts about the incident and electric buses.
Motorists on Auckland's Harbour Bridge advised to drive to the conditions, as winds brought trees down in a central city park.
As Trump and Takaichi met on Tuesday, they shook hands and he paid her a compliment: “That’s a very strong handshake."
The Government has confirmed work is underway to modernise pilot training and introduce a new qualification by the end of this year.
The tōtara, protected under the Resource Management Act 1991 as part of Auckland's urban ngahere and natural heritage, was left misshapen after three large branches were cut without approval.
Analysis: Leadership clashes, claims and counter-claims - Re: News’ Māori Specialist Te Ahipourewa Forbes looks at the turbulence engulfing Te Pāti Māori.
Parker, upset in a thriller by Fabio Warley, says many boxing industry figures will be pleased he lost because other fighters are easier to promote.
Seventeen minutes after repeatedly bashing his father in the head with a baseball bat, a murderous son called for an ambulance.
Riversdale Beach locals described how a small group of drunk teenagers rampaged through town destroying signs, harassing pedestrians and generally behaving badly.
Nelson City Council's new forest manager is eager to contribute to the city's transition away from clear-fell commercial forestry.
Drug utensils, rifle ammunition, firearm parts, more than $9000 in cash and multiple new retail items were other items seized by police.
It was revealed on Tuesday that Labour is planning to take the CGT policy into the next election, not its earlier wealth tax plans.
Microsoft co-founder pens a 17-page memo hoping to have an impact on next month’s United Nations climate change conference in Brazil.
Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, allegedly shot Shinzo Abe in 2022 with a homemade firearm during an election speech.
Thousands of close contacts have been identified and students are in isolation.
"There is no infrastructure in the region that can withstand a Category 5," Prime Minister Andrew Holness said hours before the storm.
After two convincing victories to open the four-Test trans-Tasman series, the Australians crashed 61-52 in game three in Hamilton.
The Government preparing to publish the remaining primary school learning areas as pushback spreads.
Rhys Blissett braved rain, wind and snow to run from Christchurch to Timaru – and back again.
Nationwide day of action calling to reaffirm the tino rangatiratanga of tangata whenua and protect the rights and wellbeing of all workers.
