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Revealed: The most powerful passports in the world
The company behind the rankings says the latest trends offer a warning to countries such as Australia.
Passport
Kiwi told wife he'd hold breath underwater before he drowned in pool
On the morning of his death, Anthony Clausen told his wife he was going to go to the bottom of the pool and hold his breath.
drowning
Woolies spending $370m to 'rebrand' NZ stores
Its supermarkets were formerly known as Woolworths, but rebranded in 2011.
Woolworths
'Landlords are struggling': $185-a-week NZ property ad removed
A ultra cheap rental listing in Wellington was removed over the weekend over concerns about whether it was compliant.
Real estate
Solomon Islands slams Australia's 'un-neighbourly' China criticism
The leader of Solomon Islands has hit back at criticism of his nation's deepening security ties with China, saying the United States and Australia have nothing to fear.
Pacific
Volcano survivor tells of heartbreaking decision to leave parents
A court has heard from Jesse Langford, who lost his father, mother and sister in the New Zealand White Island eruption.
New Zealand Volcano Eruption
Ketamine injections could be used to treat depression: study
It might be better known as a recreational drug or anaesthetic. But there's growing evidence for its use for people with hard-to-treat depression.
health
Iconic Mainland Cheese ads actor Terry Procter dies aged 84
Terry Procter featured in the famous Mainland Cheese commercials alongside Kevin Corcoran for more than a decade, through a number of campaigns.
national
Pilot, passengers saved from White Island blast by sea
Brian Depauw took four tourists to the volcano the day of the eruption.
New Zealand Volcano Eruption
'My body was sizzling': Victims tell of White Island eruption
All Lauren Urey remembered when she stood up from behind the rock that sheltered her from the Whakaari White Island eruption was screams.
courts
White Island trial played previously unseen footage of eruption
There were 47 people on White island when it erupted in 2019, killing 22.
courts
Ticket from $31m lottery win kept hidden in a sock drawer
The couple, who occasionally played Lotto, sat on the slip for more than a week after learning they'd won a fortune.
lotto
Hidden safe's secret contents sent to rightful owner after decades
Speculation about how to open a floor safe discovered during renovations, and what's inside, has been rife since the vault was discovered by tradies.
good news
Scene of dolphins mating in NZ doco could have harmed kids, authority finds
Dolphins mating on a TVNZ wildlife documentary exceeded its G rating, the New Zealand Broadcasting Standards Authority has found.
Television
'This wasn't my choice': Woman's quest to recover a life shattered by a hit and run
Brooke Rowlands was on the cusp of starting a new life in Melbourne when she stepped off a kerb and everything turned black.
road accident
Bridget went to a friend's house and ended up fighting for her life
She had to use a plastic tricycle to fend off a dog, as she claims its owner fled outside for her own safety.
World
Global travel regions Aussies keen on exploring in 2023
It might seem like everyone you know right now is galivanting around Europe, sipping on Aperol Spritz' while devouring delectable pastries. According to one study though, Europe isn't the only place Aussies are keen on travelling to this year.
Travel
Diners flee Albany restaurant after axe attack, using chair as a shield
Three people suffered injuries after a man, said to be carrying weapons including an axe, entered a series of Auckland restaurants and began hitting diners.
crime
Young boy dies after huffing deodorant in New Zealand
The boy had been huffing, also known as chroming, with two friends at the bus stop on Hamilton's Tasman Rd and was told off by a member of the public, the Coroner has confirmed.
national
Dad desperately seeks help for boy who does not eat
It was a big win for New Zealand dad Andrew Ryan when he saw his son lick a jet plane lolly for the first time.
health
NZ league player dies after heartbreaking 'final goodbyes'
A person close to the family told Stuff that Livingstone was formally pronounced dead yesterday at Waikato hospital.
Rugby League
New Zealand enters recession as GDP drops
New Zealand dipped into recession after the economy contracted by 0.1 per cent in the first three months of the year.
Economy
$180k NZ causeway washes away, 25 days after it opens
The temporary causeway opened less than a month ago has been washed away, cutting off one resident from the rest of the world.
World
New Zealand PM labels attack on girl outside McDonald's 'horrific' as teen charged
The family of a 12-year-old girl brutally attacked outside an Auckland McDonald's on Saturday, say they are relieved charges have been laid.
crime
Daycare worker had 'water' bottle of wine in playground
A 'horrified' mother of two has complained to New Zealand's Ministry of Education after an early childhood worker caring for babies was found to have wine disguised in a drink bottle in the play area, and is still working at the centre.
World
NZ police appeal for help to find dismembered victim's body parts
A man was allegedly murdered, dismembered and his torso hidden in the boot of a car parked in the garage of an abandoned property.Stuff understands.
crime
NZ dog walker solves mystery of missing great white shark
A New Zealand man who walks the beach daily, picking up rubbish with his dog has found the satellite tracking tag of a great white shark named Daisy.
sharks
Rolled truck spills 'toxic' glue across Auckland road
A truck has rolled in Wiri, south Auckland, spilling carpet glue all over the road and causing a build-up of morning traffic.
Truck Crash
Man charged with five counts of murder after New Zealand hostel fire
A man already charged with arson over the Loafers Lodge fire in New Zealand will also face five counts of murder.
World
Iconic shark's missing tracking tag somewhere on NZ street
Daisy the Great White Shark's missing satellite tracking tag is in a landlocked suburb of New Zealand.
World
Kiwi landlord ordered to pay thousands for making tenant walk 20 flights of stairs
The man had fallen behind in rent after his catering business hit hard times, causing a rift with the unit owner.
rent
Air New Zealand to start weighing passengers pre-flight
New Zealand's national airline will be asking passengers for a bit of extra help before they board the plane over the coming weeks.
Travel
Adventurer visits every country without taking a plane. NZ nearly broke him
The epic journey took nearly 10 years of travelling, all in a single unbroken journey. So how did he do it?
Travel
Airline said their flight had been cancelled. It wasn't
An Air New Zealand customer says his Thailand holiday was cut short after the airline wrongly said one of his flights had been cancelled.
Travel
Young child sick after eating undercooked Macca's nuggets
A New Zealand mum has been left dealing with a sick child, after chicken nuggets purchased from McDonald's turned out to be undercooked.
McDonalds
Popular street identity 'Mike the Juggler' named as victim of NZ hostel fire
The family of a Wellington street identity who perished in the Loafers Lodge fire has invited the people of Wellington to attend his funeral.
World
Forget pavlova, Aussies win 'extraordinary' trans-Tasman mānuka honey legal battle
The mānuka honey trade is worth around $1 billion globally, making this food showdown a lucrative battleground with vast sums of money at stake.
Bees
Two more bodies recovered from New Zealand hostel fire
Police said they had recovered two of the six victims' bodies from the hostel on Friday, in addition to two yesterday.
World
Man charged over deadly NZ hostel blaze tries to fire lawyer
A man charged over deadly fires at New Zealand's Loafers Lodge hostel has been remanded in custody and given name suppression.
World
Man charged with two counts of arson over deadly NZ hostel fire
In a statement released on Thursday night, police said they could not rule out charging the man with further, more serious offences.
World'Incredibly difficult time': First bodies retrieved after Wellington hostel fire
Police have removed the first bodies from the scene of the fatal hostel fire in New Zealand as families wait for the identification process to take place.
fires
Jenny Craig Australia nearing sale to secure business's future
The administrators appointed to restructure Jenny Craig's Australian and New Zealand businesses say they are drawing close to securing a sale of the embattled company.
business
Deadly NZ hostel blaze being treated as arson, say police
A homicide investigation has been launched and police have a list of people they want to speak to in relation to the fire, which killed at least six.
fires
Guest 'almost didn't leave' after false alarms as blaze engulfed NZ hostel
A guest who escaped a horrific fire that left six people dead in a Wellington hostel on Monday night said he almost didn't leave his room.
New ZealandNZ police hoping to enter hostel today after deadly suspicious blaze
Police would not be drawn on reports the blaze was deliberately lit, and said officers would not be able to enter the burnt-out building until Wednesday.
fires
Woman faces murder charge after deaths of two children in New Zealand
A 25-year-old woman appeared in the Whangārei District Court on Tuesday, charged with two counts of murder.
murder
NZ police speak to 'person of interest' after two kids found dead
Two children under five are dead as police carry out a homicide investigation in a small town on New Zealand's North Island, Stuff understands.
crime
Enormous waterspout forms off New Zealand coast
A huge waterspout has been sighted off the Horowhenua coast, but no damage has been reported.
Weather
Migrant worked 72 hours a week for no pay for New Zealand company
A newly arrived immigrant to New Zealand worked 12-hour days, six days a week and was paid nothing, while the company argued she was a "volunteer".
courts
