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Wanaka residents grill government ministers over healthcare shortfalls
About 300 people attended the meeting for answers on why they are paying for blood tests, travelling to Dunedin for basic scans and waiting months for children to see psychiatrists.

Would you pay $2500 for this burger?
Only one of these “tongue-in-cheek” burgers will be sold, in Nelson.

Cyclone Gabrielle inquest: Council opposed red weather warning
MetService wanted to issue the severe warning the day before the cyclone made landfall, but faced opposition.

Does cheese give you weird dreams? Research say it does
It's not just any dreams, but more often nightmares.

Indian business community welcomes tougher shoplifting penalties
Under the new rules, shoplifters can be fined up to $1000 on the spot.

Customs seize $58.2 million of cocaine at Port of Tauranga
The container with the six duffel bags of cocaine came from Kingston, Jamaica.

Council claws back thousands in capital water savings
South Wairarapa’s capital water programme is back in the council’s hands after a six-year partnership with Wellington Water.

Helen Gregory murder trial: Forensic scientist says at least one blow dealt to victim
Helen Gregory, 79, was killed at home in January last year, and her daughter Julia DeLuney is on trial for her murder at the High Court in Wellington.

AI drives 80 percent of phishing with USD $112 million lost in India
AI powers 80% of phishing attacks, causing USD $112 million in losses in India by May 2025, as cybercrime evolves with machine-generated deception.

Tuvalu seeks assurance from US its citizens won't be barred
Tuvalu's ambassador to the United Nations says he has been told by a US official that the island's inclusion on Trump's travel ban list was "an administrative and systemic error".

‘Tarsh, sister, I bid you goodnight’: Te Pati Maori MP laid to rest
Politicians from all sides of the House have gathered to farewell their colleague, Takutai ‘Tarsh’ Kemp, at her marae in Taihape.

Future of Wellington aquarium uncertain due to coastal erosion and sea level rise
The Island Bay Marine Education Centre - also known as The Bait House - has been operating since 1996, providing marine education programmes to the community.

Mayoral aspirant wants council apology over pohutukawa wrangle
Max Brough wants an apology over the treatment of his daughter who has been caught up in a disagreement over who is responsible for 100-year-old tree.

Hawke's Bay business tens of thousands out of pocket after six burglaries in two months
The mobile coffee car and bike repair service owner says he has recovered one of 11 bikes stolen.

RDC.AI & BNZ launch AI-driven cashflow loans for NZ SMEs
RDC.AI and Bank of New Zealand have launched an AI-driven Merchant Flexi Loan, offering quick, flexible cashflow loans to NZ's small businesses.

Future of Wellington aquarium uncertain due to coastal erosion and sea level rise
The Island Bay Marine Education Centre has been operating since 1996.

Where Ardie Savea fits as All Blacks ponder untested loose forward trio
Widely considered the world’s best player, Savea has two rookies vying to start with him in their back row for the opening test with France in Dunedin.

Customs seizes 150kg of cocaine in Tauranga
Tauranga Customs has intercepted 788kg of cocaine in the past financial year, worth $305,744 million.

Slower speed limits on the cards
Speed limits on gravel roads and urban connectors are set to drop, with Carterton and South Wairarapa councils consulting a second time on speed management plans.

‘A crazy 24 hours’: Teen’s beloved dog sucked down pipe in Tasman flooding found alive
Chloe Sellers, 16, said her dog Shiva was her “best friend” and she was distraught at the thought of losing her.

Helen Gregory murder trial: Forensic scientist gives evidence on blood spatters at crime scene
Julia DeLuney is on trial for her mother's murder at the High Court in Wellington.