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More than 300 Southland, South Otago residents still without power
PowerNet says some customers have not had electricity for 13 days.

‘More debt, more interest costs’ for council after cyclone
The Masterton District sustained millions in property and road damage as a result of Cyclone Gabrielle.

NZ First moves to ban public sale of fireworks
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has announced his party has put forward a Member’s Bill that would ban the public sale, and use of fireworks.

Half Yours wins 2025 Melbourne Cup
Australian horse Half Yours has won the 2025 Melbourne Cup.

One person seriously injured after two-vehicle crash in Auckland's Papakura
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Elliot Street and Ray Small Drive at 2.04pm.

Ideas for what to do with Tomoana Showgrounds in Hastings are being sought - and Pandaland will be one submission
The Hastings District Council, which purchased the Tomoana Showgrounds in 2023, is asking residents to help shape a 10-year master plan for its future.

'That's not how it works' - dangers of paracetamol highlighted in new study
Many New Zealanders are unintentionally taking too much paracetamol, according to a new study.

Fireworks shot at emergency services in Dunedin
They were responding to reports of 50 people shooting fireworks at each other

'Enough is enough' - New Zealand First wants to ban private fireworks
"The abuse and misuse of fireworks has far outgrown any of the benefits," claims Winston Peters.

Kinetic defends its buses after union questions following fatal Auckland crash
Bus operator Kinetic says its buses are designed and built safely, in response to questions after a fatal crash involving one of its vehicles.

I pataihia ahau mena he kari SuperGold taku. He mea katakata i te tuatahi — katahi ka kore
E ai ki a Joel Maxwell, na te mea ka mate wawe ake te Maori — e whitu, e waru tau i mua i te tau toharite o te hunga tauiwi — me whakaheke te pakeke e ahei ai ratou ki te whiwhi i te kari SuperGold.

Shein bans all sex dolls after outrage over childlike products
Every listing and image related to the sex dolls has been removed from Shein's platform, the firm said.

Denies All Charges – Ex-France striker faces grave allegations

This International, Long-Distance Hiking Trail In The Caucasus Is A Spectacular Journey

Explosions, lost chickens and two lucky pigs: The tale of a hoarder and his whiteware
‘Magpie Mark’ built a life out of other people’s throwaways — but all of it is gone after fire ripped through his self-built home.

Ripple Acquires Crypto Wallet Firm Palisade to Expand Institutional Payments Business

I pitched to Sheryl Sandberg and Accel as a young founder. Here's how I raised $5 million and what you can do to get a yes.

Palantir is proud of its 'disciplined' hiring practices

Police swarm Auckland suburb, one seriously injured
A large number of emergeny service vehicles were at the scene in Avondale, social media users say.

Number of measles cases in New Zealand remains at 17, Health NZ says
The total number of measles cases nationwide remains at 17, with no new cases on Tuesday.

ISH acquires ProSpend to boost global fintech & UK presence
UK software group ISH acquires Australian fintech ProSpend to enhance its global footprint and expand UK market presence from 2026.

Thieves stealing wire from Waikato power poles cause life-threatening hazard
Waipa Networks has had more than 40 electrical earthing wire thefts across their network since the beginning of August.

I was asked if I had a SuperGold card. It was funny - then it wasn’t
Joel Maxwell argues that given Maori people die on average seven to eight years earlier than non-Maori, the SuperGold card should lower the age of eligibility for them.

Former councillor Pera Paniora named as Northlander who assaulted two women
Ihapera (Pera) Paniora has admitted the charges.