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Wellington e-cyclist saved by good Samaritans after 'tack tosser' punctures tyre
Wellington City Council is encouraging the public to report any tacks they come across on the city's cycleways.

Two dead after fatal crashes in New Plymouth, Putaruru
One person has died and another is seriously injured after a crash south of New Plymouth.

Donald Trump pardons almost everyone involved in 6 January Capitol riot
Those pardoned include the former leader of the far-right Proud Boys group, Enrique Tarrio, who was sentenced to 22 years in prison.

Alibaba Cloud enhances AI tools for global developers
Alibaba Cloud has unveiled initiatives to empower global developers with cutting-edge AI tools, including new models and the GenAI Empowerment Program.

US national anthem sung at inaugurations over the years
From a Mormon choir to Beyoncé, watch and listen to The Star-Spangled Banner performed since 1961.

‘Sounds like a scam’: Woman still waiting for money months after reselling ticket on Ticketmaster
Justine Warrington resold a ticket to the Auckland show of Michael Jackson The Legacy Tour in September last year, but still has not seen her $150.

Baby discharged from hospital following serious head injuries, investigation continues
Police continue to investigate how the five-month-old received serious head injuries.

Trump delivers first day blitz while promising a new 'golden age' for US
Donald Trump has clamped down on immigration and pardoned supporters who attacked the US Capitol on his return to the White House.

Lack of food safety records leads to fine for samosa seller
The company was visited several times and told what was required, but it deliberately failed to act.

Why ferry skipper who busted through SailGP deserves a promotion, writes Paddy Gower
Opinion: Ferry captain who went viral has much to offer Auckland’s public transport network.

$115b in property listed for sale in 2024, and some still waiting
New Zealanders listed more than $115 billion of residential property for sale last year, and some of them are still waiting to find buyers.

‘A kiss is not a password that unlocks access to my whole body’
A woman who has accused a man of raping and sexually violating her in a car says her own actions do not change the nature of the alleged assault.

Faint stirrings of optimism as McCaw statue saga rumbles on
A project manager for a planned statue of the rugby legend to be erected in his hometown said he hopes it can finally be built this year.

SUSE unveils edge solutions to boost retail operations
SUSE has launched the SUSE Edge Suite and SUSE Edge 3.2, aiming to enhance retail operations through innovative edge computing solutions.

Seagate ships Exos M drives up to 36TB with Mozaic 3+
Seagate Technology has begun shipping Exos M hard drive samples with capacities up to 36TB, utilising its Mozaic 3+ platform to enhance data storage solutions.

Ahead of a meeting, NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB staff fear job losses
Staff at both organisations have been called to a meeting tomorrow morning to discuss editorial changes.

Closing the gap between intention and action regarding ESG
Australian businesses are increasingly keen to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into procurement, yet face implementation challenges.

Focus on Tabuya will not deter women from entering politics - Fiji NGO
The Fiji Council of Social Services says it believes that the media attention on Lynda Tabuya will not deter women from entering politics.

‘Beautiful’ Tino Rangatiratanga flag mural on substation painted over
"Thanks for removing the beautiful art from this wall and painting it poo brown," read a disgruntled message painted in reaction.