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Venezuelans in NZ fundraise for quake survivors
Every second Venezuelan here knows someone who has been affected, a community member says.

Smell of smoke in Air NZ plane cabin triggers emergency reponse at Christchurch Airport
Several fire trucks can be seen on the runway with police also in attendance.

One in custody, another injured following shooting in Raglan
Police were called to a report that a person had been injured with a firearm near Whaanga Rd at around 8.45am.

Six Christchurch businesses hit within 90 minutes during early morning break-ins
Stolen cars were also seen at various places across town, police say.

Police investigating death of woman in Christchurch motel
Emergency services received calls about an unresponsive woman around 3.20am

Paul Goldsmith seeks advice on protection of electoral systems from growing AI threat
The National Cyber Security Centre has warned the threat of artificial intelligence is real and immediate.

Person pulled from the Kingston Wharf dies at the scene
Police were notified that a person had been pulled from the Kingston Wharf unresponsive around 10:20am on Saturday.

First All Blacks test at Te Kaha boosts Christchurch economy
The new indoor stadium has seen its capacity boosted to 30,000 for the Nations Championship encounter with France.

Tech Now
Adrienne Murray has rare access to Microsoft's Quantum Lab in Denmark.

All Mariana Islands at risk as super typhoon approaches
Super Typhoon Bavi intensified into a category 5 cyclone early Saturday and is expected to remain an extremely dangerous storm as it approaches the Northern Mariana Islands.

Air NZ flight diverted after reported ‘smoke smell’ in cabin
The A320 plane was the second most watched flight on FlightRadar, being tracked by almost 4000 people worldwide.

Young woman suffers broken neck in head high tackle, says ‘accidents happen, it is a contact sport’
Joccoa Crosswell could have been paralysed, or even killed, when she was head-high tackled in a rugby game in rural Southland.

Emergency response underway at Christchurch Airport
Several fire trucks can be seen on the runway with police also in attendance.

How artificial intelligence got better at building itself
The latest generation of AI models are such competent coders, engineers and (soon) scientists that many worry they may be among the last ever made by humans.

The deadly heart disease that creeps up on you
When you hear of apparently fit and healthy people dropping dead from a medical event, that's often the first symptom they've had of cardiac disease.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
It was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi Hadid and actor Ethan Hawke in attendence.

Australia coach defends subbing first-choice keeper ahead of shootout loss
The Socceroos’ gallant World Cup campaign ends in heartbreak after defeat to Egypt in Dallas.

Fifa World Cup: Colombia v Switzerland live updates, round of 16
Colombia and Switzerland square off to decide the last spot in the quarter-finals.

Six businesses targeted in 90-minute crime spree police believe may be linked
The break-ins, which police believe may be linked, caused extensive property damage across Christchurch early in the morning.

Colombia v Ghana - FIFA World Cup round of 32
Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup game between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City.

Woman adopted 21 children from overseas, but people trafficking ruled out
Legislation going through Parliament will ensure international adoptions from some countries will have to go through the Family Court.