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Smart #2 city car shown during tests at facility in China

Saudi Arabia, a €10 billion rumor, and Barcelona’s finances back in the spotlight

‘Couldn’t be happier’: National MP marries long-time partner
Louise Upston married her long-time partner Hamish Craig at their family home in Karapiro.

Radar detects severe thunderstorms, warning issued for Ashburton and Timaru
MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Ashburton and Timaru regions, effective until 7:22 PM Tuesday.

Transport subsidies for elderly and disabled people reduced
The Total Mobility scheme provides discounted taxis and public transport fares for those with long-term impairments.

Legislation to replace RMA sent to Environment Select Committee
The Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill, which set out a new system putting more emphasis on property rights, passed their first readings Tuesday afternoon.

Restaurant with a MasterChef-winning chef closes ‘due to the economic situation’
“We are deeply grateful for the love, laughter, and loyalty you've shown us,” a statement said.

Two injured after crash near Mount Victoria tunnel
One SH1 lane is closed.

Want a rollercoaster in your garden?
An Auckland dad has listed a homemade designer playhouse for sale on TradeMe, complete with sandpit, slide, climbing ramp and 20-metre roller coaster.

How non-technical teams can learn to embrace AI
Non-technical teams can learn to embrace AI by champion-led experiments, simple tools and clear leadership to boost productivity safely.

Water fight: Farmers strive to limit cows' environmental footprint
Can the planting of special crops and experiments with new winter grazing systems make a real difference?

Potential extreme fire risk for Northland as high winds and low humidity looms
Northland's top firefighter said the region's unusual weather conditions could be heightened by a front travelling up the country on Wednesday.

For $4500, you could have a rollercoaster in your garden
If Aussie theme parks are not an option and you can't face the crowds at Rainbow's End, fear not. Bjorn Burton might have the solution.

Attacks on guide dogs leave animals too anxious to work
A North Shore woman says her guide dog has tried moving her into the road to make space for a dog, "which is obviously unsafe for both of us".

Identity of woman accused over baby in wheelie bin revealed
The woman’s lawyer, Joon Yi, confirmed to Stuff name suppression had been abandoned meaning Chanelle Smith can now be named.

Why it will soon cost more for disabled people to travel
Disability advocate Blake Forbes says the Government is severing a “lifeline” for some disabled Kiwis, after it confirmed prices would increase.

Papatoetoe faces new local body election after voter fraud claims
A Manukau District Court judge has ruled that voting irregularities materially affected the result, declaring the election of local board members for the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board to be void.

Purearth adopts Schneider Electric UPS service model
Purearth Foods shifts to Schneider Electric’s service-led UPS model, trading capex for managed, data-driven power resilience in ANZ plants.

Man sentenced in long-running corruption case
Frederick Pou, of Coastal Roading Contractors, pleaded guilty to Serious Fraud Office charges in May 2024 to corruptly giving gifts to an agent.