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Taranaki adopts 'adapt or perish' catchcry, but seabed mining not in its plans
The region is being urged to diversify its economy, in a development action plan launched today.

Plastic pollution will nearly double by 2050 without immediate action - study
World leaders, including the Pacific, are currently meeting in South Korea to try agree on a new international treaty to fight plastic pollution.

Trump administration picks targeted with bomb threats and intimidation
Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee to be US defence secretary, said his family had been the target of a "credible" pipe bomb threat.

Recapping the Covid inquiry: What you need to know
Explainer - The first phase of the Covid inquiry concludes today. We don't know when it will be made public. But here's what we do know.

World Bowls Champion of Champions: Niue bowler keeps unbeaten run after second day of competition
New Zealand Bowls has said over 50 of the best bowlers from 30 nations are competing at the event this week.

‘Good Kiwi’ needed for Paddy Gower’s Auckland show
Auckland, Paddy needs you! Dob in a “Good Kiwi” you know.

Watch: Furious kuia confronts police amid arrests at gang funeral
A "huge" police presence is in the small Bay of Plenty community of Matapihi as Mongrel Mob members gather.

Do 'much, much more' on age verification, social media firms told
The regulator finds a fifth of children are pretending to be adults, potentially exposing them to harm.

Drones among NZ-made tech to aid Defence Force, Judith Collins says
The Defence Minister says it makes sense for the armed forces to tap more into the local high technology industry to counter growing threats.

Kaikoura welcomes 2000 Ngai Tahu whanau
This year’s Hui-a-Iwi was a chance to express appreciation for support after the 2016 earthquake, and reconnect and celebrate together.

'Serious injuries' after two-vehicle crash on State Highway 35
The highway is blocked in Hiruharama and motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Urgent meeting called over possible spike in bus, train fares
Public transport leaders have requested an urgent meeting with the Transport Minister over revenue targets that would see bus, ferry and train fares surge.

Kura kaupapa ends senior school year early over absent students
A South Auckland kura kaupapa has ended its school year for seniors almost three weeks early because of repeated absences.

Government releases first Royal Commission Covid-19 report
It was not clear if the report, that looks at lockdowns, the border response, MIQ, and vaccine mandates, would be released today.

What impact might Emmanuel Tjibaou have in New Caledonia
Tjibaou, the son of the assassinated pro-independence leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou, is also one of the two New Caledonian representatives in the French legislature.

Racist interjection dismays theatre group
The theatre audience was being welcomed to a production of Macbeth with a mihi when a man with “a terrible world view” interjected.

‘Well-loved’ Christchurch plant shop shutting after 56 years
Long-time customers said they were “devastated” that the retailer had to go, but its owners said they “ended up having to give up the fight”.

Northland avocado growers hope Australian shortage will lift prices
Last season, bad weather in Aotearoa flooded the domestic market with lower quality fruit.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail for a third time
Sean 'Diddy' Combs will remain in jail after a judge rejected his latest attempt for release.

Warning as heat rises to 26C and strong winds hit South Island
Fire and Emergency warned the heat, strong winds and dry conditions make it easier for fires to ignite and spread.