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Multiple people injured in Christchurch house fire
And at least three have been taken to hospital following the blaze.

SUM - Summerset Considers Retail Bond Offer
Summerset Group Holdings Limited (Summerset) is considering making an offer of six year, fixed rate bonds to institutional and New Zealand retail investors. The bonds will be unsubordinated obligations of Summerset

Chris Wood’s Nottingham Forest dealt blow in Champions League race
For the fourth time in their last five English Premier League matches, the All Whites striker’s club were unable to claim a win.

E eke ana te pahihi nanakia puta noa i Te Waipounamu
Kua hoki haumaru mai ki te kainga tetahi manu pakiki i uru ki roto i tetahi waka i Te Tai Poutini, a, ka mutua ki Otautahi.

What’s driving the proposed 8.8% rates hike in this district?
Ratepayers in Tasman face a proposed 8.8% rates hike from July despite a plan adopted less than 12 months ago signalling a rise of 7%.

Home detention for man who deliberately crashed car after argument with partner
The woman was thrown forward from the back seat of her partner’s car and was left with serious injuries after her head smashed into the windscreen.

10 people treated after Christchurch house fire, 3 in hospital
Three have been taken to hospital following the blaze.

New Zealand motorcyclist Shane Richardson killed in race in England
Wellingtonian Shane Richardson died after the crash that also claimed the life of English rider Owen Jenner.

SKC - Updated FY25 Full Year Earnings Guidance
SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited (SkyCity) is taking this opportunity to update previous guidance and expectations for its FY25 full year results

Kiwi Shane Richardson dies in British Supersport Championship crash
Shane Richardson, 29, died after an 11-bike crash at Oulton Park.

Fire that tore through Auckland McDonald's suspected arson, police say
Police want to hear from anyone who saw suspicious activity prior to the fire.

OpenAI scraps controversial plan to become for-profit after mounting pressure
The nonprofit board will retain control, but now investor billions hang in the balance.

Victoria law students not allowed laptops in exams to prevent AI cheating
Victoria University says AI on computers could enable cheating.

On the Up: IA and Rei release new single for NZ Music Month 2025
He piko he tuna is about resilience and love the despite challenges of life.

Met Gala 2025: Live updates from fashion’s biggest night
Fashion's biggest names are donning "Superfine" styles for the glitzy gala.

Search resumes for missing tramper at Milford Sound
The tramper headed out for a hike in the Mitre Peak area on Sunday and did not return home.

Pipiwai’s fighting legends
Lani Daniels may be Pipiwai’s latest boxing world champion, but the sport has had a proud tradition in this Ngati Hine farming valley for generations.

ASB hires 80 new staff to cut mortgage application wait times
One of New Zealand's biggest banks hopes to get it processing times down to days rather than weeks.

MSD takes man to court on 121 fraud and benefit charges
He also has three separate domestic violence charges.

National introduces bill to ban social media for under 16s
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said this move is intended to protect young people.

Corrections minister Mark Mitchell denies pushing for longer prison sentences
Experts and the opposition are urging caution after Mark Mitchell asked officials to look into scrapping short prison sentences.