First home buyers now make up a record 29% share of all property sales, according to Cotality.

'That's a record share': First home buyers surge to new market high

KiwiSaver first-home withdrawals have reached record levels, while first home buyers become an increasingly active group in the housing market.

Sat, Sep 12

3:26

At Huia Pool in Lower Hutt, swim instructor Ashlee Cooper teaches a one-on-one class accessible for neurodiverse children, with student Roc.

New approach aims to reduce drowning risk for neurodiverse kids

Many neurodiverse children have a special attraction to water. Now researchers, councils and advocates are working to find ways to teach water safety skills.

Sun, Sep 6

2:28

One seller said the orders were for non-fiction books published before the 1990s.

NZ bookstores receive bulk orders suspected of being used to train AI

One seller said the orders were for non-fiction books published before the 1990s.

Mon, Aug 17

2:20

The party says Te Waonui a Tāne would end reliance on short-term government funding cycles.

'Very alarming': Tiaki Wai bills causing upset for Wellington ratepayers

Complaints included confusingly high fortnightly payments and extra water charges for granny flats.

Sun, Aug 9

2:23

Pablo the cat.

'Disgusting': Cat shootings prompt warnings about anti-feline violence

Two cats were shot with pellet guns in separate incidents last week.

Tue, Aug 4

2:18

Spain football jersey.

Sports retailers are extra-time winners from FIFA World Cup

New Zealand stores selling official football jerseys have almost completely sold out, with one player's name a fan favourite.

Wed, Jul 22

2:17