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People critically hurt, State Highway 3 blocked after two-vehicle crash
Police have reported critical injuries at a two-vehicle accident near Hamilton.

Fire at asbestos-filled Palmerston North bar 'suspicious'
The blaze at the old Fitzherbert bar sent plumes across Palmerston North and closed schools around the city.

Pacific Championships double-header: What you need to know
A sea of red is expected to envelop Eden Park as the Kiwis take on a Tongan XIII and their parochial fan base.

Police won't say how many staff are being investigated over internet use
Police minister Mark Mitchell says he willl be briefed on the allegations, including an officer who has been stood down after inappropriate material was found on a police-issued device.

Hundreds of insurance claims have been made for damage in Wairarapa after the October storms.
Damage to fences, gutters, sheds and other property has resulted in hundreds of insurance claims being made across Wairarapa after last week’s wild and windy weather.

Blair Tickner limps out of Black Caps training
The New Zealand pace bowler copped a worrying blow at training on the eve of the final ODI against England in Wellington.

Oceania prepares for football 'revolution' with official launch of first-ever professional league
The OFC Pro League, officially launched this week and scheduled to kick off in January, "is about building careers, communities and dreams", the Oceania Football Confederation boss says.

Zuckerberg Drops Two Spots in Billionaire Ranks as Meta AI Plans Shake Investors

Apple delivers strong quarter despite trade war challenges and ongoing artificial technology issues

Apple just provided its first glimpse at how iPhone 17 sales are going

State of emergency in Clutha extended for another week
The same decision was made in Southland on Thursday following last week's storm.

Tonga election: What are the main issues ahead of the upcoming polls?
Tongans will head to the polls on 20 November.

Wild weather delays reopening of popular Great Walks
Hikers are being urged to exercise caution amid track damage, avalanche risks and unpredictable conditions.

Heartbreak, headless dummies and 'eggy' Shakespeare: Celebrity Traitors fight to the death
A gruesome challenge follows yet another celebrity murder on the reality TV show, which nears its finale.

Beyond the transaction: Top loyalty trends for 2026
Loyalty experts in APAC predict 2026 will see AI-driven hyperpersonalisation, real-time offers, gamification, and seamless omnichannel experiences revolutionising customer loyalty.

Hundreds of storm insurance claims across Wairarapa
A total of 200 claims were made, with Masterton having the highest number at 60 - mostly from the weather event on 21 October.

When slips closed this popular track, locals came up with a cunning plan
A West Coast community group has joined forces with the Department of Conservation to reopen a historic tramway.

'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

Family of alleged Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre hail former Prince Andrew's fall from grace
"Today, she declares victory,": Virginia Giuffre's family say as Prince Andrew is stripped of his titles and home. "But we need to take it one step further."

Pessimists outnumber optimists in latest consumer confidence survey
Consumer confidence fell in October as soft economic headlines reinforce consumer caution.

A new school built on ‘western civilisation’ is coming to Wellington
The former Free Speech union boss says he’s excited to have a school that could “remember the virtue of civilisation that has come from the West”.

Apple beats on Q4 expectations, stock rises on strong outlook despite poor China sales

Apple posts record revenue despite slowing iPhone growth

DHL opens massive health logistics warehouse in Auckland
DHL said the warehouse was highly automated, with sophisticated robot pickers that could send small consignments of medicine directly to patients.