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China tightens export rules for crucial rare earths
The announcement comes ahead of a meeting between China's President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump later this month.

Five vehicle crash leaves multiple people seriously injured
Emergency services were alerted to the crash around 3.20pm, police said.

China Stocks Rise Post-Break as AI, Gold Outshine Tepid Spending

Government moves to give police back more information-collecting powers
Proposed amendments give police the right to collect and use images in public spaces, and in places where they are lawfully present, for all lawful policing purposes.

Watch: Haka breaks out after Te Pati Maori MP Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech, Parliament suspended
Speaker Gerry Brownlee declared the House suspended after a haka broke out in the public gallery following the Te Pati Maori MP's speech.

Review prompted by Michael Forbes scandal finds 'opportunity for improvement'
The recommendations include setting more explicit expectations of employees regarding their conduct

Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant costs council $1.8m in repairs, $600k in legal bills
Queenstown Lakes District Council spent more than $1.8 million on repairs to its troubled Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant before racking up almost $600,000 in legal bills over compliance failures.

Flight bound for Fiji circling soon after takeoff from Christchurch
A flight departing Christchurch appears to have had an incident soon after takeoff, with radar tracking showing it circling to the south of the city.

Watch live: Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara delivers her maiden speech
The party is also set to announce its promised 'reset', though details remain scarce.

SuiteWorld: Bero's blueprint for startups in a tough market
Tom Holland’s Bero brewery is thriving with an enterprise ERP from day one, proving tech foresight is key for startups in a challenging craft beer market.

Another teen arrested in relation to fatal stabbing of Kaea Karauria
The 17-year-old is charged with theft and demands with menace.

Auckland house razed by fire used for manufacturing drugs, police suspect
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand North Shift Manager told Stuff crew were called by Police to assist just after 5am in Massey.

‘Deep dive’ on PM press secretary Michael Forbes reveals risks, failings
When a prime ministerial press secretary was caught audio recording sex workers, questions began over his employment processes

Pantera Backs TransCrypts with $15M Seed Round to Expand Blockchain Identity Platform

Petrobras Launches $75 Million Harpia Supercomputer to Boost Oil Exploration

Te Pati Maori MP Oriini Kaipara: 'I covered stories and now I choose to change them'
Kaipara, a former broadcaster, has given her first ever speech in Parliament this afternoon.

Watch: Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara delivers her maiden speech
Kaipara, a former broadcaster, won the Tamaki Makaurau by-election in September.

Police should have alerted government of press secretary allegations sooner, review finds
The recommendations include setting more explicit expectations of employees regarding their conduct

What you need to know about Diwali
Explainer - A primer on one of the most prominent Hindu festivals of the year.

Family of Kiwi taken ‘against his will’ by Israeli forces hope for quick release
Will Alexander and Ava Mulla had been onboard a ship sailing towards Gaza as part of a flotilla organised by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.

Mountain biker rescued after getting hypothermia in Northland bush
A biker became stranded near the Waimamaku Range after missing a turnoff during an extreme ride.

New Te Pati Maori MP Oriini Kaipara delivers first speech as an MP
Her maiden speech riled the Speaker, Gerry Brownlee, who suspended the House as haka and waiata continued following her maiden speech.

Flight returns to Christchurch airport after reporting issue shortly after take-off
The problem was reported shortly before 2.30pm.

Coach of famous Argentine football club Boca Juniors dies
Miguel Ángel Russo was in charge of Boca Juniors when they drew with Auckland City at the Club World Cup.