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Weather live: Bridges close, rivers rise as heavy rain moves from Kaikoura to Wairarapa
As residents in the South Island count the damage to homes and farms, the lower North Island is beginning to feel the weather.

Government must walk 'careful path' standing up against China, Nicola Willis says
While saying China's missile test in the Pacific was not okay, Willis acknowledged China was New Zealand's biggest trading partner.

Belgium midfielder out for remainder of World Cup with torn ACL
Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana will miss the remainder of the World Cup.

Patrick Kielty to return as host of The Late Late Show
Kielty, who is from Dundrum in County Down, said hosting the chat-show is "one of the greatest gigs in the world".

Newgen names Tarun Nandwani chief executive officer
The software group is sharpening its global growth push as Tarun Nandwani takes the top job and Pramod Kumar gets a new role.

Milk prices see largest drop in two years at global dairy auction
The average price of milk fell almost five percent overnight.

Good news for aging geeks
Worried about cognitive decline as you age. Well if you're a geek I have good news for you.

Critical injury in Christchurch crash as logging truck blocks SH1 in Clutha
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash at the Halswell Junction Rd roundabout.

Tasman council urged to ‘get real’ on rivers
Spring Grove resident Rose Renton would rather be gardening, but instead she has found herself leading a campaign against Tasman District Council’s river management policies.

Tradie charging up to 30 percent more for clients on streets with no parking
Some tradies are thinking twice about accepting a job on streets with cycles way, no parking or bad access due to the inconvenience.

Tonga ratifies nuclear test ban treaty amid China missile debacle
"The Pacific has felt the pain of nuclear testing. Ratifying the CTBT is our contribution to ensuring that no one, anywhere, has to go through that again."

New Zealand shoppers turn to AI & social for research
Rising living costs are pushing New Zealand shoppers to compare prices, reviews and product details across AI, social media and search.

Queen marks Pooh centenary by playing poohsticks
The Queen visits Ashdown Forest and plays poohsticks with The Gruffalo author Dame Julia Donaldson.

OPPO launches Enco Clip2 open-ear earbuds in New Zealand
Wearers in New Zealand can buy the clip-on model online for NZD $399, as OPPO bets on open-ear earbuds with better sound and calls.

Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes off coast of Coromandel
The quake struck 70km north of Te Kaha at a depth of 104km, with over 1000 people reporting feeling it.

Man stabbed at West Auckland petrol station
The injured man was taken to hospital in a critical but stable condition.

Global oil prices spike following renewed tension in Strait of Hormuz
It comes after reports the US has revoked a license for the sale of Iranian oil, in response to attacks on tankers in the strategic waterway.

Switzerland v Colombia — FIFA World Cup
Follow live coverage of the FIFA World Cup round of 16 game between Switzerland and Colombia in Vancouver.

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park faces increasing pressure from ecological threats
Although considered the seabird capital of the world, 86 percent of the birds are threatened or endangered.