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India free trade agreement excludes dairy, but that could change - minister
New Zealand could continue to see improvements for the dairy industry under its Free Trade Agreement with India, the trade minister says.

'Call of Duty' co-creator killed in car crash: US media
Vince Zampella was best known for co-creating the Call of Duty franchise and founding the studio behind Titanfall, Apex Legends, and the Star Wars Jedi games.

How Kiwis at Antarctica's Scott Base will celebrate their white Christmas
At the moment, 71 people are living at the New Zealand-owned research station and they may get to enjoy some snowfall.

Landmark integrity probe into Yachting NZ drags into second year
The Sport Integrity Commission's first major investigation, triggered by dozens of complaints about Yachting NZ, remains unfinished a year on.

Shoes, rhinos and Jaffas: Trade Me's top viewed auctions of 2025 revealed
Sports gear, 30-year-old soft drinks, a rhinoceros and Jaffa candy - what did they all have in common in 2025?

Watch: Prime Minister and Trade Minister on deal with India
The Prime Minster and Trade Minister held a media conference confirming the new free trade deal with India.

Inside England’s Noosa ‘stag do’ that sums up why this Ashes tour fell apart
It is no exaggeration to say some – certainly not all – players drank for five or six days.

Cryptic messages, fake deliveries and 40kg of MDMA: ‘Sheer excitement’ lures young housemates into drug ring
Illegal drugs were mailed to a Christchurch children’s doctor and a florist, in a Kiwi-based dark web operation that moved $20 million of product.

2025: The year of the naked dress?
This year, countless actors, musicians and influencers appeared on red carpets in sheer, barely there fabrics.

Three Palestinians, three settlers wounded in West Bank clash near Route 437

ARCCI marks 35 years amid legal gains, renewed scrutiny of sexual violence

Third Palestine Action hunger striker on remand ends protest

Canada Post, mail carriers tentatively agree on labor deal

The inquiry into October 7 can either help heal or deepen Israel’s divide

Police called, 47 parcels collected - Arthur’s Pass mail stoush isn’t over
An Arthur’s Pass resident who claims she was blocked from collecting NZ Post parcels for a month has finally been let into the local storeroom.

What we know about the Ruatiti double homicide as search for Mitchell Cole continues
Sheep farmer husband and wife, Brendon and Trina Cole, were found dead at their Murumuru Road property.

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Vince Zampella, Call of Duty co-creator, dies in California car crash
The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles, US media report.

New Wairoa River management system boosts flood resilience
The design allows the Hawke's Bay river's mouth to be opened more quickly and safely, particularly ahead of forecast heavy rainfall.

Live: Road trips and road rage - the great Kiwi holiday traffic shuffle
Traffic is building on key routes around the country. Follow along for live updates, delays and the inevitable bottlenecks.

Electricity Authority lodges formal complaint against Genesis
It says Genesis could be liable for a penalty of up to $2 million.

Watch: Terrifying moment jetboat and kayaker have near miss
Footage shows a kayaker and a jet boat coming dangerously close.

UK singer Chris Rea dies at 74, days before Christmas
His 1986 track became synonymous with the festive season, often reappearing in the British singles chart in December.

'Only takes one spark': Fireworks banned at multiple holiday hotspots
The private use of fireworks has been banned at several locations over the holiday period due to high fire risk.