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-As Alibaba Enters the Robot Race, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold BABA Stock?
-Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world’s first ‘mutual friend’
-Apple, Google Offer ‘Nudify’ Apps Despite Policies Against Them

Mount landslide aftermath: Residents feel shut out of recovery decisions
A petition has been launched as pressure mounts for more information, engagement and involvement. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 17 Apr 9:55am 

Napier street closed after bus hits pedestrian
Motorists are being warned of long delays with diversions expected to be in place for several hours. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 17 Apr 9:55am 

Properties evacuated in Kaiteriteri after large gas leak
The public is being asked to stay away from the area as firefighters respond to the emergency. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 17 Apr 9:35am 

TEAM Cloud urges Maori data governance in New Zealand
Chief Technology Officer Volker Schaberg says firms must treat Maori information as a taonga, not a commodity, to build trust and better insights. 
© 2026 ITBrief Fri, 17 Apr 9:35am 

Communication of sperm whales closely parallels human language, study finds
A study conducted by Project Ceti Settie, released a video of a sperm whale giving birth while other whales supported it through vocalisation. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 17 Apr 8:55am 

All Whites captain Chris Wood injured again weeks out from World Cup
Chris Wood's World Cup is in doubt after he suffered an injury playing for Nottingham Forest this morning. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 17 Apr 8:35am 

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Willis promises to be ‘frank and candid’ about impact of Middle East conflict at White House meeting
The Finance Minister is meeting with top White House economic advisers on Friday morning. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 17 Apr 8:35am 

-Israel breaks new ground at sea as Mossad, Shayetet 13 raid Lebanon's Naqura
-France makes reusable period products free for young women
-He Thought He Was Renting a Ferrari 812—Then Police Pulled Him Over and Took the $400K Supercar Away

'Consistent in winning': Fiji target Hong Kong Sevens glory
Fiji men's sevens rugby team head coach says being consistent at this weekend's annual Hong Kong Sevens tournament will mean winning the title that has evaded the team since 2019. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 17 Apr 7:55am 

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Supercars finally hits the South Island
The Ruapuna track near Christchurch is expected to provide some panel-to-panel racing over the weekend. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 17 Apr 7:35am 


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New WoF rules 'very likely' to lead to unsafe vehicles, association says
The Motor Trade Association - which says its members perform 80 percent of WoFs - says there is a "good justification" for current Warrant of Fitness rules. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 17 Apr 9:55am 

EY New Zealand appoints Willett & Bremner to tech roles
EY New Zealand bolsters technology transformation push with senior hires as firms chase practical AI gains and better returns from existing systems. 
© 2026 ITBrief Fri, 17 Apr 9:45am 

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Popular holiday park evacuated, power cut as crews rush to clear leaked gas
People have been evacuated from a commercial building in Kaiteriteri, about one hour’s drive from Nelson, due to a gas leak. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 17 Apr 9:25am 

Todd McClay denies Christopher Luxon facing leadership challenge
Todd McClay's comments reports claiming Christopher Luxon avoided meeting with a senior MP trying to discuss flagging support. 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 17 Apr 8:55am 

Israel's Netanyahu says he agrees to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Israel agreed Thursday to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, a truce that could pause fighting with the Hezbollah militant group and boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 17 Apr 8:35am 

Live: Speculation swirls around Luxon leadership after latest bad poll
National caucus ructions are continuing, keep up with the latest on the leadership of the party in this live blog. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 17 Apr 8:35am 

-2 candidates with starkly different visions for Peru vie for a runoff spot
-It's still here: Yet another try to free whale stranded off Germany

The postcard that made its way home to Dunedin after 116 years
"Dear Little Alison, Another postie for your book. I wonder if you can put it in for yourself - or perhaps you had better ask mother or nursie. Love from Dorothy." 
© 2026 RadioNZ Fri, 17 Apr 8:15am 

Watch: Ryan Fox makes flying start to signature event
The Kiwi didn’t waste any time bouncing back from missing the cut at the Masters last week. 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 17 Apr 7:45am 

Red-card tackle injures All Whites captain eight weeks out from World Cup
Chris Wood only played 17 minutes in the second leg of Nottingham Forest’s Europa League quarterfinal against Porto 
© 2026 Stuff.co.nz Fri, 17 Apr 7:45am 

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