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One critical after car and bus crash in Tauranga
Welcome Bay Road will likely be closed for some time.

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Online profile triggers historical sexual abuse report to police
An online profile of a man with a camera prompted a woman to go to the police about sexual abuse that happened two decades prior.

Massive sinkhole in Bangkok street forces evacuations

New ‘apex predator’ dinosaur fossil unearthed with remains of crocodile prey still in mouth

Tut Tut: The French start-up making community part of every delivery

Gaza aid flotilla targeted by drones and explosions, activists say

Former All Whites player avoids conviction over spot fixing scheme
Former All White Clayton Lewis has avoided a formal conviction for his role in an A-League spot-fixing scheme.

Fly me to the Moon Festival
More than 50 handcrafted lanterns from China will illuminate the Auckland suburb of Balmoral for three days from Friday.

Jury yet to reach a verdict in Loafers Lodge murder trial
The jury deciding the fate of the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has not yet reached a verdict, and will continue deliberations on Thursday.

‘Red alert’: Kiwi teen on Gaza-bound flotilla says boats attacked by drones
A New Zealander teen participating in an aid flotilla bound for Gaza said they were attacked by drones in international waters.

Cook Islands secures top eight at Netball World Youth Cup
The islanders are second in Pool A behind New Zealand.

Back-to-back Nga Manu Korero winner on the art of a good speech
"Go 100 percent all the time" - that's the best advice back to back Manu Korero champion Pou Ariki Hemara-Daniels has been given about speaking.

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Silver Ferns battle South Africa in tough duel in Napier
The Silver Ferns were behind early in the first quarter before making an impressive comeback against South Africa in Napier.

Bird watchers flock to spot rare Asian visitor

One in critical condition after car and bus collide in Tauranga
Crews from Fire and Emergency NZ were working on freeing someone trapped inside the car.

Possible exodus from ECE profession not a surprise, teacher tells Sam Hayes
A new survey shows around one third of early childhood teachers have considered leaving the profession due to burnout and poor pay.

Police arrest five youth after aggravated robbery attempt in Auckland
The five youth arrested after an aggravated robbery attempt were aged between 12 and 14.

Five youths arrested after attempted robbery in Auckland
Five people aged between 12 and 14 were arrested and referred to Youth Aid for attempted aggravated robbery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

Jimmy Kimmel says he never intended to make light of Charlie Kirk killing in tearful return
The comedian, returning after a brief suspension, also defended free speech and criticised the FCC and Trump.