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Woman unintentionally overdosed her dying mother after prescription mishap
Norma Collins, 71, suffered from a chronic lung condition and was found dead by her daughter after being accidentally dosed with morphine of a strength much higher than understood.

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Previously poached West Coast green gecko seen alive and well in wild
A previously poached West Coast green gecko has been seen alive and well more than a year after being released back into the wild.

30 years ago: The flight that was a ‘game-changer’ for a NZ region
On July 1, 1995, 80 passengers on an Air New Zealand flight from Sydney made history.

Iconic Kiwi chocolate Jaffas are leaving NZ shelves
The orange-coated chocolate lollies, which have been sold in New Zealand and Australia since 1931, are being discontinued due to declining sales.

The Christchurch duo taking on LEGO masters from around the world
Emily Fryer and Sarah Mosley are so obsessed with the toy bricks, they've even made them into wearable accessories for themselves.

AI transforms sports engagement as fans seek personalisation
AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.

Watch: Humanoid robots stumble through football match in China
The robots kicked, scored and tumbled while competing at a tourmentant in Beijing.

Chief Rabbi calls 'vile Jew-hatred at Glastonbury' a 'national shame'
Sir Ephraim Mirvis hit out after Bob Vylan's controversial performance at Glastonbury was aired by BBC.

Hawke's Bay business tens of thousands out of pocket after six burglaries in two months
Harry Van der Zanden, the owner of Pedlista, a mobile coffee car and bike repair service, says “it's defiantly keeping the business pretty small.”

Four-car crash on state highway causing delays for Auckland motorists
Police say there is “an extensive backlog of traffic towards the Albany area” on the Upper Harbour Highway heading west.

Iconic Jaffas to be discontinued for good after decline in sales
Jaffas' parent company RJ's Confectionery says it's sad to say goodbye.

How AI agents can help enterprise teams to scale
By 2028, 33% of enterprises will use AI agents to boost productivity and scale efficiently, transforming workflows beyond traditional automation methods.

Former Reserve Bank acting governor Grant Spencer appointed to its board
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has approved the appointment of Grant Spencer for a five-year term to fill one of two vacancies.

Saudi Arabian club stuns Manchester City in extra-time at Club World Cup
Marcos Leonardo scored the winning goal in the 112th minute as Al Hilal beat Manchester City 4-3, eliminating the Premier League power from the Club World Cup.