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'We told you': Residents' warning before popular road closed due to slip
A slip from deforested land closed the road just months after residents warned it would happen.

Jock Davies named as man who died while hunting on Stewart Island
Jock Davies' brother said he was "dearly loved and always will be".

Killer mushroom cook’s ‘totally evil’ planning will cost her at sentencing time
Now a jury has handed down its four guilty verdicts against Erin Patterson, here is what happens next.

Covid inquiry hearings: No decisions yet on which politicians will appear
The Royal Commission investigating New Zealand's Covid-19 pandemic response has not made any decisions about which leaders and politicians will appear for a public healing.

Working from home: 'Flexibility regret' vs long-term arrangements
Employees with casual agreements to work from home may still have a case for not coming into the office, despite a recent employment ruling on the issue.

Dog sniffs out protected birds in rough West Coast terrain
A flock of endangered whio, or blue ducks, have been sniffed out in part of the West Coast where they have not been seen for decades.

Shelton & Djokovic top best shots from day eight at Wimbledon
Watch the best shots from day eight of Wimbledon 2025, featuring seven-time champion Novak Djokovic and American Ben Shelton.

Newcastle agree Ł55m fee for Forest winger Elanga
Newcastle United are poised to spend their first money of the summer transfer window as they prepare for their Champions League return.

National Emergency Alert Test: Newscast In COBR
Newscasts is in COBR as it's announced there will be a new national emergency alert test.

First malaria treatment for babies approved for use
Until now, there had only been a vaccine for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young.

US trade pause a factor in Jaguar Land Rover sales fall
Sales to the US paused in April and JLR says the wind-down in some older models was also a factor.

'The truth will come out': Scott Guy's parents still have hope 15 years after murder
Bryan and Jo Guy say their lives are now divided into two parts - before Scott was killed and after.

Wallabies playmaker ruled out of Lions series in major blow
Kiwi coach Joe Schmidt is facing a five-eighth crisis after a neck injury suffered by Noah Lolesio against Fiji proved worse than first thought.

Jacinda Ardern inspired cafe in Auckland closes its doors, citing ‘spiralling costs’
Economic conditions, spiralling costs and excessive rent were listed as factors in the closure of Kind Cafe and Eatery in Morningside.

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