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Scientists map Lake Wanaka to better understand natural disaster risks
The map will allow hazard modellers and councils to better prepare for earthquakes and tsunamis, NIWA says.

Home detention for New Caledonia unrest ringleaders, Tiktok banned
The number of guns circulating in the community - despite a government ban - is a major problem as unrest continues.

Grid rethink needed for Waikato power - Transpower
With power grid capacity in Waikato approaching its limit, new ways to add resilience are needed, Transpower says.

Man told he is not British after 42 years in UK

German security forces raid properties over alleged Hamas connection

Neither Russia nor China wants the Ukraine war to end, but for different reasons

Philippine group calls civilian mission in South China Sea a 'major victory'

Vandals target ‘world’s oldest’ Chinese parade dragon in an Australian museum

Person in serious condition after stabbing at South Auckland pool
Police are looking for one person in relation to the incident at Otahuhu Pool and Leisure Centre

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown gets his Long-term Plan through, eventually
Some councillors were against the selling of Auckland Airport shares and an Auckland Future Fund, but Wayne Brown got the votes he needed on Thursday.

Mining firm slams 'hostility' of offshore wind sector over claims the two industries are incompatible
The offshore wind sector has told government ministers it can't co-exist with seabed mining off Patea, but a mining firm says that's not true.

Empty Loafers Lodge building 'stark', 'unhelpful' reminder of failure and tragedy - leader
Members of the community gathered quietly before dawn on Thursday to commemorate the anniversary of the Loafers Lodge blaze, which killed five men.

Saunders ruled out of 204 ANZ Premiership after injury
A surprise knee injury has left mid-courter Shannon Saunders to watch the rest of the ANZ Premiership season from the bench.

What’s on in Manawatu this weekend and beyond
Your guide to getting out of the house and into the mix of events and attractions throughout the region.

In pictures: Whakarongo School colour run
Plenty of beaming smiles and no children bent over with “the stitch”, the emphasis was on fun at Whakarongo School’s cross-country colour run.

Maori population grows to 904,100
About one in six New Zealanders now identifies as Maori, the latest Stats NZ data shows.

Palestinians mark 76 years of dispossession as a potentially even larger catastrophe unfolds in Gaza
In many ways, the Palestinians' mass expulsion from what is now Israel in 1948 pales in comparison to the calamity now unfolding in Gaza.

Slovakia PM Robert Fico in stable but serious condition after shooting, doctors say
The controversial prime minister's condition has stabilised after being shot multiple times, but his injuries are "complicated".

Taiwan presidential banquet to showcase island's identity

Third night of riots in France's New Caledonia

Rate hikes on the way as Auckland Council approves Long-term Plan
It sets out rates increases for the average Auckland household of 6.8 percent in 2025, 5.8 in 2026, and 7.9 percent the 2027 financial year.

Police hunt underway after stabbing in south Auckland
One person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

NZ families worried as loved ones shelter from violent unrest in New Caledonia
Worried New Caledonian expats are "terrified" for friends and family amid ongoing civil unrest in the island nation.

Charges laid in 'largest illegal lottery' in NZ, Internal Affairs says
It is alleged the defendants made over $11 million over a year from selling illegal lotteries online, with prizes such as expensive cars and boats.

The big joy of little leaves
Opinion: From Paris with love, couple’s bio-intensive organic market garden is growing from strength to strength, writes Neil Hodgson.

Shortage of qualified teachers in Taranaki won’t get better, ECE teachers say
The Government has not committed to renew the opt-in pay parity scheme and local teachers are worried that would make their situation worse.