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UK radio station wrongly broadcasts that King Charles has died
The Essex-based Radio Caroline has issued an apology saying it was due to a computer error in its main studio.

2027 Norton Manx R Review: The Real-World Superbike We've Been Waiting For?

China floods kill at least 22, force mass evacuations

Watch: The Sophie Devine onslaught that wasn’t enough for the White Ferns
Look back at live commentary as the White Ferns continue their tour of England as they take on the hosts in the first T20 at the County Ground in Derby.

Mystery surrounds the discovery of dead infant on rural Marlborough roadside
The infant was discovered by a machinery operator on Wairau Bar Rd shortly before 1.30pm on Tuesday.

‘A disgusting piece of legislation’: Paid family carers decry law change
Families of disabled New Zealanders are calling a new government bill designed to provide a “foundational legislative framework” to Disability Support Services “unfair” and “disgusting”.

Free speech argument fails in court after CultureSafe founder blasted Hamilton council online
Employment Court rejects free speech defence over ‘sham investigations’ Facebook posts.

WaterOutlook launches ScheduleHub for compliance scheduling
The new tool could help regulated operators cut missed deadlines by replacing spreadsheets and memory with rule-based scheduling for recurring checks.

Google publishes exploit code threatening millions of Chromium users
Google publishes exploit code before patch, reported 29 months earlier, is fixed.

Fat Freddy's Drop bag iconic prize
The beloved eight-piece band is being acknowledged for its massive chart success over its decades-long career.

New Zealanders detained by Israel while taking part in flotilla to Gaza, activists say
A video posted by Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, showing him taunting detained flotilla activists, drew international condemnation.

New Zealand SMEs embrace AI but want clearer rules
Most New Zealand SMEs now use AI tools, but many want firmer safeguards and training before widening adoption.

Auckland Night Markets changes ownership after 16 years
Co-founder Victoria Yao denies past controversies are a factor in the decision to sell the business

Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists

VW chief Blume says no talks with China about plant in Osnabrück

Watch: British boat capsizes ahead of America's Cup regatta in Italy
The British team's second AC40 toppled over in practice ahead of the first preliminary regatta in Cagliari.

Another Hurricanes player confirms departure for overseas club
Halfback Ereatara Enari joins a growing list of Hurricanes players heading overseas at the end of the Super Rugby season.

‘He was just screaming’: Young boy allegedly carjacked while waiting for dad outside supermarket
Police said the “frightening” incident happened after 6.15pm at the Woolworths on Williamson Avenue in Ponsonby.

Child allegedly forced out of car during vehicle theft at Auckland supermarket
A man has been arrested after the alleged theft and was found to have a concealed knife and imitation gun on him.

Sophie Devine fireworks not enough for White Ferns
England have cruised to a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening T20 international at Derby.

Why '432Hz' tuning isn't your shortcut to health
A music psychologist unpacks why 432Hz might sound soothing to some ears but why it's also not a shortcut to cosmic alignment.

Black Ferns sevens’ most prolific try-scorer returns after league stint and pregnancy
Two-time Olympic gold medal winner Michaela Brake has confirmed her return to rugby after a year-long break following the birth of her son.

‘A war zone’: Heavy trucks hauling gravel disrupt quiet Canterbury lifestyle
Gravel is being extracted from the Waimakariri River next to Baynons Brake near Clarkville.