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Sand truck gets stuck on Wellington beach
A truck helping replenish sand on Oriental Bay's beaches in Wellington got stuck in the sand it was working on.

And so it begins ...
Just days out from the local body elections, Masterton’s town hall is barricaded with safety fencing, pavers are being lifted, and preparations are under way for demolition.

Christchurch Casino ordered to pay $5m penalty
The company admitted it failed to comply with some obligations under the law to combat money-laundering and terrorism financing.

Watch: Kath and Kim star Magda Szubanski shares health update
The Australian actor is living with an aggressive blood cancer called Mantle Cell Lymphoma.

Solana’s Upcoming Architectural Changes and Why They Matter

Harvey's CEO tells BI the 2 habits helping him scale his $5 billion legal AI startup

Nvidia Partner Hon Hai’s Sales Rise 11% in Boost for AI Outlook

Heidi raises USD $65 million to expand AI tool for clinicians
Heidi has raised USD $65 million to expand its AI tool that saves clinicians millions of hours by automating administrative tasks, boosting healthcare capacity.

Man jailed after killing his ‘demon’ father during meth-induced delusion
Basil Anderson had been the “best of mates” with his father, but killed him in a drug-addled rage.

The spring rollercoaster: Unsettled weather on the way for many
There’s a flurry of weather watches and warnings too with plenty of rain and wind in the forecast.

141-year-old rural hall for sale
Despite its rotten weatherboards, piles, and door sills, Belvedere Hall still has the charm of yesteryear.

Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions after Cabinet meeting
The Prime Minister is expected to announce education policy changes at the briefing.

Police make arrest, homicide investigated launched after man killed in Auckland's New Lynn
Police were called to a report of someone injured on Kaponga Crescent in New Lynn just before midday.

Body found in search for woman missing near Whanganui River
A 56-year-old woman had gone missing in near the flooded river in September.

‘A joke’: Auckland wine bar owners furious after power cut leaves diners eating in dark
Apero Food and Wine on was in the middle of service on Friday night when the power went off.

Footage reveals tourists’ harrowing final moments on Whakaari as volcano erupted
“Follow me, follow me” a tour guide was heard yelling in footage shown at an inquest on Monday.

From protesting outside Winston’s house to fronting at Greens’ press conference
A few days ago Acacia O’Connor was encouraging people to protest outside the Foreign Affairs Minister’s house. Today she was a speaker at a Green Party press conference and the minister is unimpressed.

Witnesses sought after man found critically injured in central Auckland
The incident took place two weeks ago.

Detained flotilla participant accused of biting prison medical staff during examination

More than 350 trekkers escape blizzard-hit Everest, hundreds still stranded

Japan's Nikkei hits record after fiscal dove Takaichi's election win

IAF chief Tomer Bar not seeking to extend tenure in role, slated to step down in April

Former Silver Fern 'under fire' from trolls over Noeline Taurua saga
Former Silver Fern Maia Wilson says she has been targeted by keyboard warriors after Dame Noeline Taurua was suspended by Netball NZ.

Police seek witnesses after man found critically injured in Auckland CBD
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was found unconscious and critically injured in Auckland’s central city early last Saturday morning.

Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t for AI-ready edge telecoms
Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t server to simplify Cloud and Open RAN telecom deployments, boosting AI edge workloads with Intel Xeon 6 SoC, launching Q1 2026.

Women steal show at Auckland tug of war battle
Tug of war is a traditional sport with deep roots in the southern Indian state of Kerala.

Netball: Silver Ferns squad named for Australia series
A 14-strong Silver Ferns squad has been named for the series against Australia, where New Zealand will attempt to put coaching dramas aside and defend the Constellation Cup.