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Rugby league star Kalyn Ponga considering leaving Newcastle Knights - reports
Kalyn Ponga is reportedly exploring other options.

Tasman highway reopens after subsidence of road
State Highway 60 on the Riwaka side of Takaka Hill in the Tasman region has reopened after it was closed due to movement and subsidence of the road.

‘Plague of hoons’: Bikers ‘tearing up’ parks, leaving locals feeling fed up and fearful
Buddy Mikaere has had enough of motorbikes damaging reserves in Gate Pa and the Kopurererua Valley.

Serious crash closes SH56 near Palmerston North
The road is closed after a serious crash at Tiakitahuna.

Auckland trains delayed after person spotted on rail corridor
An emergency response to a trespasser at Middlemore Station has lead to delays on the Southern and Eastern rail lines.

Auckland ambulance patients being diverted to non-hospital clinics
Winter illnesses have made emergency departments extremely busy in Auckland.

Freeman Lee Ruhe was high on magic mushrooms when he crashed vehicle with child on his lap
The garage collapsed on top of Freeman Ruhe's vehicle but the pair escaped injury.

Tapawera residents battle to get home after major slips
Tapawera residents continue to grapple with flood devastation, with some yet to return home.

Christchurch zoo mourns death of ‘beloved’ Tasmanian devil
The 7-year-old Tasmanian devil named Talei was a cherished member of the zoo community.

Ray Chung's 'vile' email condemned across the political spectrum
Both the prime minister and the opposition leader have given scathing rebukes of the Wellington councillor's actions.

Auckland ambulance patients being diverted to non-hospital clinics
Hato Hone St John says all four Auckland hospitals are experiencing significant pressure.

Auckland Harbour Bridge alert: 90km/h gusts tomorrow may close lanes during rush hour
Winds on the bridge could reach 75-80km/h between 11am and 7pm.

Rapist Joseph Tepania says the Lord will help him as he’s sent to jail
Joshua Tepania was jailed for eight years for raping a younger woman after work.

Khandallah murder trial: Victim's eerie message played in court
The audio comes from a call 79-year-old Helen Gregory made to her bank on the evening of 23 January 2024.

Person critically injured in Masterton in ‘incident involving a vehicle’
Emergency services were called to Harley St in the Wairarapa town on Monday evening.

TCS Q1 revenue hits USD $7,421m, highlights AI & security wins
TCS reported USD $7,421m revenue in Q1 FY26, highlighting gains in AI and cybersecurity despite a slight year-on-year revenue decline.

'Policing is policing': Australian recruiters say they're just making sure Kiwi cops know they have other options
Police recruiters will be in Christchurch and Auckland this month to host jobs and information sessions for the Northern Territory.

Tasman highway closed overnight due to subsidence of road
State Highway 60 on the Riwaka side of Takaka Hill in the Tasman region has been closed overnight due to movement and subsidence of the road.

DOC closes access to parks and tracks following Tasman storm
Slips and storm damage have cut off access to the Kahurangi National Park from Tasman District.

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