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Watch: An unlikely oval victory was in SvG's sights, then came a big shunt
The Kiwi driver had used his brilliance in the wet to work his way to the front before being spun out of contention in Nascar’s season opener.

'Cremate and bury it': National's Tama Potaka on Treaty Principles Bill
Ahead of Waitangi Day, Tama Potaka joins Mihingarangi Forbes for a wide-ranging interview, discussing the Treaty Principles Bill, the Ngapuhi settlement, emergency housing, whether he has ambitions to become Attorney-General, and Peeni Henare's shock r...

As it happened: Politicians including Hipkins, Seymour, Peters speak following welcome to Treaty Grounds
The PM faced heckling during his speech at Waitangi today amid tensions over the bill.

Tenable reveals Looker flaws risking cross-tenant attacks
Tenable warns unpatched self-hosted Google Looker systems face remote takeover, data theft and cross-tenant cloud attack risks.

AI agents spark fresh security fears on Safer Internet Day
AI agents acting as semi-autonomous users are reshaping cyber threats, prompting calls for stricter identity controls on Safer Internet Day.

Multiple injuries after vehicle flips onto its side on SH1 in Auckland
Multiple people have been injured after a four-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Auckland, police say.

Treaty concerns push out Santana Mines open-cast mine decision to October
Ka Runaka has signalled that granting Santana approvals for the controversial mine could be in breach of Treaty settlements.

Taranaki green hydrogen energy project construction starts this month
Five years after almost $20 million of funding was announced for a green hydrogen facility in South Taranaki construction is set to begin this month.

Child fatally struck by car in rural Canterbury town named as 10-year-old Alexander Bennett
Ten-year-old Alexander Bennett was walking on Leeston Road near Springston when he was hit about 3.30pm on Wednesday, police said.

There weren’t that many hecklers at Waitangi
ANALYSIS: For some politicians who enjoy the argy-bargy, that might have been a bit disappointing.

Far too many risks come with synthetic peptide use, expert says
The expert says the drugs can be dangerous and many are sold based on unproven claims.

Could a rural equivalent of Tinder attract doctors?
There's a shortfall of at least 130 rural GPs nationwide.

Over 4 tonnes of cocaine seized after operation by French Polynesia
Joint French, New Zealand and US operation intercepts massive drug haul on the high seas.

Sennheiser Spectera transforms wireless audio at Notre-Dame
Sennheiser’s Spectera system discreetly blankets Notre-Dame with reliable wireless audio as worship, concerts and broadcasts intensify.

DOC becoming 'extremely concerned' about Wellington sewage leak
The leak may impact sponges, muscles, penguins and fish that eat particles in the water.

Bitterly cold this weekend as we prepare for snow and day 13 in-a-row of below-freezing temperatures in the Twin Tiers

Authorities close former Gaza hostage Mia Schem's rape case due to insufficient evidence

Hamas terrorist who murdered IDF soldier Noa Marciano eliminated in Gaza

Australia charges teen over online threat as Israeli president due to visit

The sector with 17,000 more full-time jobs
Unemployment has hit its highest level in a decade, but beneath the headline numbers some sectors are faring much better than others.

Man arrested after suspicious fire damages Taupo CBD property
53-year-old charged with arson after blaze on Oruanui Street.

Woman accused of stealing thousands from elderly women in Hamilton and Auckland
Police say a 37-year-old woman targeted the women deliberately, entering their homes under false pretences and taking their bank cards to withdraw cash.

'It's a ghost town': customers staying away after Moa Point sewage spill in Wellington
Some businesses along the Welington's South Coast say the major sewage spill is a "kick in the teeth" and they are already losing business.

Police investigation launched after man turns up at hospital with gunshot wound in Auckland
An investigation has been launched after a man was shot in the Auckland suburb of Mangere overnight.