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Two people rescued after becoming trapped on cliff face in Auckland
Rescue efforts are underway at Tindalls Beach in Whangaparaoa.

Warriors sign another Broncos NRLW grand final winner
Powerhouse centre Mele Hufanga has joined fellow Brisbane Broncos premiership winner Gayle Broughton at the New Zealand Warriors.

TVNZ’s editorial standards put under the microscope in defamation case
TVNZ’s head of news said he was comfortable the stories about Talley’s were accurate, legitimate, balanced and fair.

US lawmakers call for broader bans on chipmaking tool sales to China

OpenAI, Anthropic eye investor funds to settle AI lawsuits, FT reports

Stanford dropout Sam Altman says he envies college kids who quit school now

AI & tech integration set to reshape hotels by 2026, says report
A new report forecasts AI-driven tech and unified strategies will transform hotel operations by 2026, boosting innovation, sustainability and guest experiences.

'Quiet lawn mower' with survival story seeks mob: Millie the sheep is up for adoption
Millie the sheep is looking for a new home after being rescued from the Central Otago wilderness.

Te Pati Maori accuses government, media of 'constant attack' on Treaty of Waitangi
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi pointed the finger during a blistering speech in Parliament.

Hundreds of teens with a health condition, disability may be cut from Jobseeker benefit
The government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19-year-olds whose parents earn more than $65,000, saying it will encourage them to find work.

First home loan rate cuts after OCR drop
ANZ and Westpac moved quickly after the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate.

Teacher guilty of sexually abusing student given home detention
The Auckland teacher had earlier pleaded guilty to abusing an 11-year-old student more than 20 years her junior.

First bank home loan cuts land after OCR drop
ANZ has become the first bank to move its interest rates after the Reserve Bank cut the official cash rate.

Baby found in bin: Woman pleads not guilty
A woman has pleaded not guilty to interfering with human remains after the body of a newborn baby was found in a wheelie bin.

Firetruck breaks down en route to Auckland fire
The truck from the Grey Lynn station would have the first to a fire, but the accelerator snapped.

Mid-century bungalow comes with tiny private island and fairytale bridge
This Lower Hutt home might be the only one in the region with a tiny private island in the back yard.

Nestled Between Rome And Pisa Lies Italy's Overlooked Commune With Medieval Charm And Rich History

Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry

Far right harvests votes as climate rules roil rural Spain

Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: 'Sorry we weren't able to get to your loved ones in time'
A Hawke's Bay fire-fighter has apologised to victims' families for failing to rescue their loved ones in time.

SuiteWorld 2025 Day 3 recap: New AI-first products shaping NetSuite’s future
NetSuite Next unveiled at SuiteWorld 2025 brings AI-driven features like Ask Oracle and Autonomous Close, reshaping ERP use from 2026 for ANZ businesses.

‘High country grandeur’: Iconic Queenstown site on the market after 30 years
Bayleys, which is marketing the station, says the property is a 10-minute boat ride from Queenstown and has untapped tourism opportunities.

Cape Palliser bylaw adopted
A bylaw of two years duration, which will ban vehicles from accessing a scenic stretch of South Wairarapa coastline, was adopted on Wednesday by the district council.

Chocolate Fish owners apologise for blaming café's closure on Sir Peter Jackson
They apologised for blaming the closure on filmmakers Sir Peter Jackson and Dame Fran Walsh.

'One of the greatest things' - Nigeria's art innovators on display in London
Nigerian Modernism at the Tate spotlights a compelling period in the West African country's history.

Hundreds of teens with a health condition, disability may be cut from Jobseeker benefit
The government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19 year olds whose parents earn more than $65,000.