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Patron assaulted during armed robbery at Three Kings bar
Police are appealing for information after an aggravated robbery at a bar in Auckland’s Three Kings left a patron injured.

Fifth drop in amount households spend on interest
The amount households have to spend on interest payments has fallen for a fifth consecutive quarter, despite rising living costs.

OPPO Watch X3 Review
The new OPPO Watch X3 landed in New Zealand, and we have a look at this new wearable.

DroneShield launches software update for air-gapped users
Operators on disconnected networks can now install upgrades via removable media, reducing reliance on remote support for counter-drone systems.

Attack on Kyiv kills 3, hits apartments, other buildings
Rescue crews were pulling residents from buildings shattered by the overnight barrage, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.

Ten years on, the Kiwi gamers still obsessed with Pokémon Go
It was called a mobile gaming fad in 2016, but New Zealanders are still travelling the world to meet a community of millions.

Smells bothering Auckland's Whenuapai School for years, public health officials say
The primary school is moving children out of four classrooms after tests found chemical compounds were causing the odours.

Drugs, firearm and ammunition seized after two Auckland traffic stops
Two routine traffic stops in south Auckland just minutes apart have resulted in police seizing methamphetamine, cocaine, cannabis, a firearm, ammunition and cash.

Busy Auckland intersection closed after car crashes into building
A busy central Auckland intersection has been partially blocked after a crash sent one vehicle into a building, forcing an evacuation this afternoon.

Green Party would ban bottom trawling under its rivers and oceans policy package
The party says its 'Drink Swim Fish' election policy programme will deliver clean drinking water, swimmable rivers and healthy oceans for all New Zealanders.

Property developer referred to police over political billboards
A Christchurch property developer says he has been referred to police by the Electoral Commission after displaying a political message on one of his own digital billboards.

Firefighters battling large house fire in Tauranga
Fire and Emergency New Zealand was called to a property on Carmichael Rd in the suburb of Bethlehem about 3.20pm on Monday.

Caregiver who was jailed for raping elderly woman and sexually assaulting another named
Nilushan Jayanga Silva Ginthota Vidhanage was earlier found guilty of rape and two charges of unlawful sexual connection, RNZ can reveal.

Minister calls out ‘unacceptable’ claims of bullying and abuse at Auckland Council
Last week, councillor Christine Fletcher raised the issue of bullying and abuse round the council table.

Woman granted name suppression after allegedly smothering child with pillow
The woman was held in custody on a separate matter.

‘Deeply disappointed’: Referees withdraw from Wellington club rugby over abuse
Wellington will be buzzing with rugby fever with the All Blacks in town, but club games are set to be cancelled due to ongoing referee abuse.

Injury ends Black Ferns co-captain’s season
Co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu won’t play for the Black Ferns this year after sustaining a serious hamstring injury.

Inappropriate relationship: The student, not the teacher, repeatedly sought to set boundaries
A learning support co-ordinator who sent intensive text messages to a vulnerable 16-year-old student has his teaching registration cancelled.

Greens launch sweeping policy to overhaul rules for NZ’s fresh water and oceans
The Green Party is proposing to overhaul rules for fresh water and oceans, with the aim of combatting pollution that leaves tens of thousands of people sick each year.

Could Buying Rocket Lab Stock Today Set You Up for Life?

Forrester warns OpenAI IPO & US stake cloud outlook
Forrester says investors and buyers could face new risks and disclosures as OpenAI and Anthropic move towards listings and Washington weighs equity.