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Spear gun used in carjacking in South Auckland's Papatoetoe
A man has been arrested and faces charges of aggravated robbery and attempts at aggravated robbery.

Live: Football Ferns v Australia
Follow all the action from Polytec Stadium, Gosford, Australia.

Less-known social apps surge as teen users look for new home
The likes of Yope and Lemon8 are enjoying an uptick in Australia right now, but they will still be subject to the government’s regulations.

Friends to travel 1,200 miles in aid mission

Aerial photo of Vietnam floods falsely shared as southern Thailand

Guinea-Bissau president flees to Senegal after coup

Health NZ fails to get Employment Relations Authority to force senior doctors into contract amid pay dispute deadlock
Health NZ asked the Employment Relations Authority to "fix" the terms of the collective contract after negotiation repeatedly broke down.

MegaETH’s $500M Pre-Deposit Turns Into a Full Rewind After Missteps Pile Up

‘Genuine privilege’: Simon Dallow signs off 6pm news for the final time
Dallow had been the presenter of 1News at Six for nearly 20 years.

Backyard Gang Wars: Thuggery or a way to heal, doco asks
"My normal is totally different to your normal": John Paul 'fight dog' Te Rito says the events are about healing, connecting and role-modelling a better way.

Parents fear long-term impacts of asbestos-contaminated coloured play sand exposure
In the last two weeks there's been rolling recalls of the magic sand used by children and schools across the country.

NZ Transport Agency assures Minister Chris Bishop braking system not inherently unsafe
The transport agency has assured the minister that the braking system is not unsafe, going against findings in the 2018 death of Graeme Rabbits.

A new era for Waiwera: Abandoned hot springs (finally) set for $50m transformation
The once iconic geothermal resort is set to be revived, with the owners envisioning a world-class bathing and wellness destination.

‘It’s just awful:’ Residents angry after road in upmarket suburb dug up twice in 18 months
Less than a year after Christchurch City Council spent almost $1m resurfacing Glandovey Rd, contractors are back ripping it up again, this time for water-main renewals.

New cost-cutting measures for wastewater standards announced
It is hoped the new standards will save up to $830 million over the next 35 years by streamlining wastewater consents.

Hotspots forming in unusually dry conditions
Earth Sciences New Zealand has identified areas where soils are severely drier than normal in Wairarapa, Hawke's Bay, North Otago, South Canterbury and North Canterbury.

CDL accelerates agentic AI rollout with Dynatrace platform
Insurtech firm CDL speeds up agentic AI rollout using Dynatrace’s platform, cutting costs and enabling policy issuance within seconds for improved customer satisfaction.

France to launch new voluntary military service in 2026

First images teased for new series of BBC drama Industry
Game of Thrones' Kit Harington and Marisa Abela return for the fourth series of the show in January.

Spear gun used in Papatoetoe carjacking after failed robbery attempt
A man armed with a spear gun allegedly forced an elderly driver from his car in a violent carjacking in Papatoetoe on Thursday, police say.

Man who died after being pepper sprayed 'deserved humanity and protection'
Caleb Moefa'auo was pepper sprayed in prison.

Watch: Opera superstar Joyce DiDonato performs live with the NZSO
Multi-Grammy and Olivier Award-winning American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato makes her New Zealand debut, live from 6.30pm.

'Walk up and get a tattoo': New Zealand Tattoo and Art Festival returns to New Plymouth
Thousands of people are expected to cram into New Plymouth's TSB Stadium over the weekend for the festival.

National MP Catherine Wedd leads e-scooter rules revamp
E-scooter injuries have reportedly cost ACC almost $14 million in 2025.