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Seven charter schools set to open in coming weeks
Seven charter schools are expecting to open in the coming weeks with intakes ranging from six to 60 pupils.

White House backs off on tariffs on Colombia after agreement on ‘unrestricted acceptance’ of migrants
The US and Colombia pulled back from the brink of a trade war after the White House said the South American nation had agreed to accept military aircraft carrying deported migrants.

Two teens arrested after crime spree in Invercargill
The young men are facing multiple charges, including burglary, vehicle theft, and trespassing.

Mangawhai tornado leaves at least nine homes yellow stickered
The storm in Mangawhai was so powerful that power poles were snapped in half and roofs were ripped off, leaving the seaside community littered with debris.

Qt introduces AI Assistant for cross-platform UI development
Qt Group has launched the Qt AI Assistant to enhance UI development, aiming to reduce tedious tasks while supporting integration with multiple programming languages.

Thousand birds killed in Otago avian botulism outbreak
Otago Fish & Game said it was the first known major outbreak of the bacterial disease in the region.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemns 'horrific scenes' of neo-Nazi gathering in Adelaide
South Australia police arrested 16 National Socialist Network members in Adelaide on Australia Day, and charged them with various offences including failing to cease loitering and assaulting police.

Confused by the weather lately? Here’s how the rest of the week’s shaping up
Wellington experienced its hottest day on record then had pouring rain the next - what’s going on?

Napier 1931 quake memorial to be held a day earlier
A memorial service will be held in Napier a day earlier this year so more people can attend.

East of… Dunedin? City transformed for new Netflix show
Otago local Julie Hall's Antique Carriages business has a starring role in the new adaptation of the John Steinbeck classic.

Why your phone does not make for the best alarm clock
Phones have replaced many things: computers, calculators, cameras and maps, but returning to an old-fashioned alarm clock instead of your phone might help you get up and go in the morning.

Watch: Mahomes, Kelce and the Taylor Swift show Super Bowl bound again
Kansas City Chiefs’ hopes of a three-peat are alive with a Super Bowl rematch against the Eagles locked in.

Two injured in a serious crash near Waipunga
Emergency services are responding to a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, near Matea Road, Waipunga, in the Taupo District.

New Zealand invests NZD $20bn in data infrastructure boom
New Zealand is set to transform its economy with over NZD $20 billion in data centre investments, positioning itself as a key player in the Asia-Pacific digital landscape.

Teens' ill-fated Invercargill crime spree ends in arrest
Two teens who allegedly tried and failed to break into a jeweller's and a service station before looting a dairy have been arrested.

AI in 2025: Multi-modal, data access, & infrastructure
Haoyuan Li, CEO of Alluxio, predicts that by 2025, multi-modal training and innovative data strategies will reshape AI infrastructure and its deployment.

Author Neil Gaiman dropped by book publisher after sexual assault allegations
Author Neil Gaiman has been dropped by one of his publishers after he was accused of sexual assault and abuse by multiple women, including one from New Zealand.

State Highway 1 closed north of Marton after crash
Initial reports suggest people have been seriously injured in the two-vehicle crash.

SH1 closed, people injured in Marton crash
A two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in the Whanganui region has left people with serious injuries, police say.

Rockwell Automation releases 2024 sustainability report
Rockwell Automation has unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing global progress in sustainable practices and advanced technologies across various industries.