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The hidden cost of online dating scams in New Zealand
Some scams involved losses over $100,000, including cryptocurrency schemes.

Foreign visits highlight how NZ is navigating some tricky global relationships
High-profile visits to the USA and India are testing the PM and Foreign Minister.

‘Stop buying American’: Could NZ join the backlash against US-made products?
Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian products.

Why critics call the Government’s latest bowel screening policy ‘pathetic’
Screening age lowered to 58 for all Kiwis; plans for Māori and Pacific men scrapped.

What billionaire Jim Grenon’s media power play means for NZME
Spheria Asset Management, which owns 19% of the firm, backs Grenon's board shake-up plans.

‘India is a hard market to crack’: Luxon’s high-stakes trade mission
New Zealand exports $718 million of goods to India annually without an FTA.

Could the clock be ticking on New Zealand’s school lunch programme?
The Healthy School Lunches Programme supports 242,000 students in need.

‘Closely monitoring’: How is New Zealand responding to the threat of knife crime?
Last year saw 1639 incidents involving stabbing or cutting weapons.

Can the Government’s investment summit help turn around falling poll results?
100 businesses will be in attendance for the investment summit.

3D bioprinting: Expert says organ printing could be decades away
3D bioprinting creates tissues and organs using living cells and biomaterials.

‘It’s too late’: The death of cinemas and the struggle to draw audiences back
Conan O’Brien mocked streaming by introducing a 'building for movies' at the Oscars.

Name suppression: What could change and why do some offenders get to keep their name a secret?
Legal groups warn the changes pose significant risks to victims.

‘Drug of choice’: NZ meth use hits unprecedented levels
Meth use reached record levels in NZ last year, peaking at 39.2kg in a week.

March rush: Why Auckland traffic woes hit hardest this season
March marks the end of summer holidays with schools and universities resuming.

How new citizens' arrest laws could impact NZ retailers
Labour criticises $3.6 million spent on retail crime advisory group.

Why ‘tradwives’ and conservative values are resonating with Gen-Z
Recent polls show a shift for one of our younger generations.

Why China’s naval activities are raising eyebrows in NZ and Australia
Judith Collins said NZ and Australia aren't 'particularly worried' about the drills.

Threat of ‘citykiller’ asteroid due to approach Earth in 2032 downgraded
But why are so obsessed with 'doomsday scenarios' like this?

Zelenskyy to NZ: Be happy you’re far from Russia-Ukraine conflict
Trump's criticism boosted Zelenskyy's popularity by about 10% overnight.

‘National shame’: Children’s Minister on rising child violence and deaths
Child hospitalisations from assault in 2024 hit a ten-year high.

Destiny Church protests reignite debate on charitable tax exemptions
Over 28,000 charities in NZ earn more than $21 billion annually.