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Dunedin City Council agrees to consult community on report about flood risks
It outlined seven future plans for climate adaptation ranging from status quo to large-scale retreat with total costs ranging between $2 billion and $7.1 billion over the next 75 years.

Stuff Digital goes from one share to a million
Stuff Digital and the Stuff masthead publishing business continue to be 100% part of the Stuff Group, owned by owner and publisher Sinead Boucher.

School lunches provider, Libelle Group, owes more than $14 million to nearly 250 creditors
Libelle Group was contracted by Compass to deliver 125,000 meals a day as part of the Ka Ora, Ka Ako programme.

Piper was Doctor Who reboot's secret weapon - Davies
Russell T Davies says he never thought the show would still be going 20 years on from its reboot.

Images capture murder accused 'running, looking over his shoulder'
CCTV has placed Manukura McLeod near the area where Dayne Rademakers was killed, but he denies fatally stabbing him several times.

New Zealand could face twice as many extreme atmospheric rivers, NIWA says
New NIWA research has found that not only could the narrow bands of concentrated water vapour increase, but in the future rainfall from these 'rivers in the sky' is likely to make up a much bigger proportion of New Zealand's total annual rainfall.

Dental health treatment for prisoners needs to improve, advocates say
Prisoners must request services and are only seen in emergency circumstances.

Consent for Southland Wind Farm declined due to potential impact on local environment
Contact Energy said it was an important project to support energy security of supply for all New Zealanders.

Farmers fear criminal hare coursing gangs 'could kill someone'
Farmers warn there has been an increase in willingness to commit violence to farmers and gamekeepers.

How did Nasa's Suni and Butch fill nine months in space?
The Nasa astronauts had a Christmas feast and even voted in the US election.

The Kiwi innovation that could be a game-changer for the aviation industry
Emily Blythe will trial her ground-breaking fog-detecting technology in a new deal with Air New Zealand.

�A lot of angst� as Wellington considers enforcing commercial rates on Airbnb owners
The council adopted a draft long-term plan on Tuesday, which includes a proposal to change how rates are applied to short-term rentals.

Explainer: How Khalistan could hurt Luxon�s free trade deal chances with India
What lies behind the "anti-India activities in New Zealand" that Modi referenced in his prepared remarks to media?

Another Italian town gears up to sell one-euro homes
No deposit guarantee is needed as downpayment to secure a dilapidated dwelling. All that's required is your commitment to restyling it.

Herbie Hancock: 'YouTube rabbit holes delayed album by 15 years'
Herbie Hancock on 80 years of playing the piano and being this year's recipient of the Polar Music Prize.

Doctors fear Govt instruction means they can�t talk freely about public health issues
Doctors are speaking out after a meeting on Tuesday, where they were told to get �national level� sign-off to offer advice about local health concerns.

Explainer: Why Khalistan is hurting Luxon�s free trade deal chances with India
What lies behind the "anti-India activities in New Zealand" that Modi referenced in his prepared remarks to media?

New Zealand deepens agricultural, forestry collaboration with India
New Zealand and India sign horticulture and forestry agreements to foster knowledge exchange, trade opportunities and industry growth between the two nations.

'One-size-fits-all' approach to wasterwater treatment flawed, scientist says
A freshwater scientist is adamant slated changes to the rules around releasing treated sewage into waterways is a backwards step, but the regulator says it will bring much-needed consistency to wastewater treatment.

The Papers: 'D-Day for benefit cuts' and 'Kate's stout and about'
Tuesday's papers have pictures of the Princess of Wales celebrating St Patrick's Day.