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Te Pati Maori files urgent High Court proceeding over electoral roll concerns
There are reports people have been removed from the electoral roll or shifted off the Maori electoral roll.

Weather: Sunny skies, chilly winter nights return
Most of the country can expect clear skies this weekend, but possible thunderstorms and even hail could come during rush hour today.

Russian-born man who was adopted as child loses ACC appeal as injury occurred before immigrating
A child who was assaulted in Russia before his adoption into New Zealand has been declined cover for mental injury by ACC in the Court of Appeal.

Arctic Wolf & Databricks partner to scale real-time security data
Arctic Wolf partners with Databricks to enhance its Aurora Platform, scaling real-time security data processing and boosting threat detection capabilities globally.

How to check your enrolment after concerns from voters
The Electoral Commission says people who cannot find their enrolment details are likely on the dormant roll.

Far North Mayor Moko Tepania to seek second term
Tepania had been shoulder-tapped by a number of political parties about switching to national politics, and earlier said he would talk with whanau before making a decision.

Pharmacy owners call on government to take 'urgent' action after baby's death
A pharmacist says Bellamere Duncan's death was "not an isolated incident".

Jamie Ellis’ murderer Peter Holmes released from prison by Parole Board
Peter Holmes lured Jamie Ellis away from a party, then helped beat him to death.

Man in ‘extended emotional state’ at scene of girlfriend’s death arrested incorrectly
The IPCA found that police were right to detain the man - but wrong to place him under arrest.

Confluent invests USD $200 million to boost global data partners
Confluent will invest USD $200 million over three years to expand its global partner ecosystem, boosting real-time data streaming and AI-ready solutions.

Hamilton brawl: Family of Tyreece Te Pairi, who died while celebrating birthday release statement
The family of Tyreece Te Pairi, who died while celebrating his upcoming 21st birthday said they had laid their son to rest.

Lawyer calls for Government to intervene at Gloriavale after leader admits sex offences
"For God’s sake, Prime Minister, you’re the only one who can step up now."

Pacific avoids major damage after powerful quake off Russia
Pacific Island countries have emerged relatively unscathed from a restless night punctuated by tsunami warning sirens following the 8.8-magnitude earthquake.

Nurses' strike: 4300 patient appointments, procedures postponed
Health NZ has work underway to rebook about 4300 patient appointments and procedures, which had to be postponed due to the 24-hour nurses' strike.

Wayne Brown lashes out at Auckland councillors over no-shows at meetings
Two committee meetings in the past two months could not go ahead because they did not have enough members attend.

Fijiana coach: 'Positive growth overall' ahead of Women's Rugby World Cup
Ioan Cunningham believes he has a strong squad that can put Fiji on the world rugby map at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England.

FBI to establish base in New Zealand, after Director Kash Patel visit
FBI Director Kash Patel's secret visit was sprung by the Herald.

Regional airline ‘suffering’ while grounded after safety concerns
Sunair has had its airworthiness certificate suspended.

‘Snide put downs:’ Wayne Brown rebuked for comment about running over councillor
The Auckland Mayor says there’s no excuse for councillors not showing up to meeting, even with elections looming.

Russia 8.8 quake was on a ‘megathrust’ fault, what is that?
To put it in the most simple terms, megathrust faults cause strong earthquakes because they’re big.