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Stewardship land as important to preserve as DOC land - Forest and Bird
The head of a conservation society is concerned about politicians misrepresenting the value of stewardship land.

Jurors decide whether man believed teen was 13 or 16 years old before sex
Who is telling the truth? Jurors retire to consider their verdicts in the case of the 20-year-old who had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old.

Assassin’s Creed is finally heading to Japan. It needs to hit the mark
The long-awaited feudal Japan episode of the long-running series follows a ninja and a samurai in a period of civil war. For Ubisoft, it could be a make or break.

No clear reason yet for Washington air disaster that killed 67, officials say
Authorities say it is not yet clear why a jet crashed into an Army helicopter, killing 67 people in the deadliest US air disaster in more than 20 years.

A fix within 24 hours for 98% of potholes on state highways exceeds govt target
Last year the government established a $3.9 billion pothole prevention fund so the NZTA could sort out problems within 24 hours.

Semperis achieves ARR milestone with USD $100 million mark
Semperis has surpassed USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue, a remarkable feat achieved by fewer than 1 in 1,000 venture-backed software firms.

Kiwi boxer hospitalised on return from world title fight
The former world champion is in hospital after suffering a bout of pneumonia and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

In-form pace bowler added to Black Caps’ Tri Series squad
Otago Volts pace bowler Jacob Duffy has been added to the Black Caps ODI squad for the upcoming Tri Series in Pakistan.

Police find MDMA painted and pressed into the shape of plates
MDMA pressed into the shape of plates and painted has failed to get past customs.

Dogs seized after vicious attack on German couple in Auckland
Council staff and police went to a Ranui address on Friday and seized two dogs after identifying their owners

Shane Jones willing to share 'shot of tequila' with Mexican Ambassador
However, the Minister is refusing to say if he agrees with his party leader backtracking on Jones' "send the Mexicans home" comment.

From Bond to Venom: film stunt rider to ride high at Forsyth Barr Stadium
Stunt rider Robbie Maddison has doubled as Daniel Craig, now he is in New Zealand to perform as part of Freestyle Kings Live.

‘Almost certain’: Call to ban DeepSeek on government devices over China fears
Australia’s largest cybersecurity firm has issued a threat advisory, saying it believes DeepSeek user data is subject to control by the Chinese government.

You’ll soon be able to tell your lunch buddy what you earn; and other NZ employment law changes for 2025
New Zealand is set for significant employment law changes in 2025, including a new income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims and a repeal of pay secrecy.

CyberArk reveals centralised authentication for Linux IAM
CyberArk has launched Identity Bridge, a new solution to enhance identity and access management for Linux systems, aiming to reduce reliance on outdated methods.

Watch: Prime Minister and Economic Growth minister speak to media
Since National's State of the Nation speech last week, the pair have been visiting businesses to learn what they need from the government.

Invercargill, the surprise home to NZ’s best racing circuit
This weekend sees the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship take on the flowing Teretonga Park.

Top Aussie riders coming to Bell Block for Oceania BMX Champs
Some of Australia’s top BMXers will be riding against New Zealand’s best at the BMX Oceania Championships in New Plymouth on Sunday.

Buyers heed advice to act fast as Maori clothing range returns to The Warehouse
It's believed the 'Kia Kaha Te Reo Maori' garments are The Warehouse's fastest selling apparel range.