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PM joins 'coalition of the willing' talks as military moves over Ukraine begin
Christopher Luxon is yet to answer questions about what New Zealand agreed to contribute during the virtual summit of world leaders convened by British PM Keir Starmer.

Two injured after crash partially blocks Auckland's Northern Motorway
Auckland's Northern Motorway is partially blocked heading southbound following a multiple vehicle crash.

Car bursts into flames after crash, road closed
The vehicle crashed into a power pole near Feilding around 6.30am Sunday and then caught fire, also setting alight nearby vegetation.

Police 'disrupt the disruptors' in crackdown on Feilding’s roads
Dozens of infringement notices have been issued and vehicles ordered off the road and seized as officers target unlawful driving behaviour.

Channel partners urged to enhance cloud capabilities
New research from Westcon-Comstor reveals that 85% of channel partners prioritise enhancing cloud capabilities, yet many admit to feeling unprepared to meet demand.

Unit4 reports cloud success & unveils new services tier
Unit4 has announced fresh leadership changes and a new service tier, signalling strong demand for its cloud migration services and SaaS ERP solutions.

France overpower Scotland to win Six Nations title
France secured the Six Nations championship with a flourish - and quashed England's hopes - by ultimately overpowering a dogged Scotland in Paris.

Divers assessing crack found in the hull of new £149m ferry
The multi-million pound ferry, which only began operating in January, was taken out of service on Friday.

Starmer's ad hoc alliance on Ukraine could still struggle to materialise
After a summit of Ukraine's allies, the PM's coalition is still a somewhat nebulous undertaking.

US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen's Houthis
The US president cites the armed group's recent attacks in the Red Sea as justification.

Military planning for Ukraine peace to begin, says PM
Military chiefs will meet on Thursday to discuss practical plans to ensure Ukraine's security.

Adam Doueihi came back from two ruptured ACLs. After the third, he turned to higher power for help
The Wests Tigers centre’s return to the field after three ACL reconstructions stands as something of a medical miracle. Douhei, a devout Catholic, says it was simply a matter of faith.

‘Legal nightmare’ warning from couple trapped in body corporate dispute
Bodies corporate are supposed to be a democratic solution to sharing maintenance costs, but there’s a difficult and expensive flipside when things go wrong.

Fire at Huntly business suspicious, police say
Police say a fire at a Huntly business is suspicious, and are appealing for anyone who saw it to get in touch.

Heavy rain, severe gales to hit parts of NZ from early Monday
Metservice has issued a host of watches and warnings for central and southern New Zealand.

Perforce report examines AI impact on automotive software
Perforce's 2025 State of Software Report reveals automotive developers face rising AI integration and safety challenges, with 50% citing the global economy as a key issue.

'Chelsea win round one but Man City retain belief'
One match down, three to go - and it was Chelsea who came out on top against Manchester City to win the League Cup in the first meeting of a quickfire four-game run.

Police issue dispersal order for supercars in quiet country village
Residents and councillors say supercar events in Cheshire are having an impact on their village.

Tens of thousands attend anti-government protest in Serbia
The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government.

Gene Hackman's children not named in actor's $80m will
The legendary actor's three children may still have a claim to his fortune under state laws, legal experts say.

Plan to freeze PIP disability benefits may be dropped
Many usually loyal Labour MPs had voiced strong opposition to the idea, with the government expected to make billions in welfare cuts.