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Late rugby player Shane Christie had called for 'duty of care for players'
Former Highlanders flanker believed he was suffering from the same neurodegenerative brain condition diagnosed in friend Billy Guyton, who died by suspected suicide.

Damp houses, high rent, no jobs - Otago students are doing it rough
Students say with the lack of jobs in Dunedin, climbing rent prices and cost of power, they are struggling to make ends meet.

Northland drunk-drivers caught as early as 10am
Northland police say the odds of getting away with drink-driving have fallen sharply.

‘David and Goliath’: Why these epic Rugby World Cup mismatches could get worse
Rugby World Cup bosses said there was an “electric atmosphere” despite the blowouts in week one, but the one-sided contests might not have peaked yet.

Grey mayor apologises for council laughter over rates pushback
A Greymouth election candidate has called out Grey District Councillors for laughing at a meeting, when they were asked about pushback over recent rate increases.

AI gives cyber criminals new tools in evolving ransomware threat
Cyber criminals are increasingly using AI tools to enhance ransomware attacks, complicating defences for individuals and organisations alike.

Insurer dobs in adviser
An unnamed insurer had dobbed an adviser in for trying to write policies on non-existent clients.

Cat rescue group accuses Krispy Kreme of tampering with food left out for strays
Awhi Mai Cat Rescue have been feeding cats in the car park of the Manukau store since 2023.

Australian police shooting: Police converge on Mount Buffalo Road
Police hunting for the gunman who killed two officers yesterday have blocked off a road, with the police chopper has been hovering.

Russia outsmarts France with nuclear power move in Niger

Video shows crowd gathered for bullock cart race, not Indian opposition leader's rally

Australia denies Iran action due to ‘intervention’ by Israel’s Netanyahu

Warning of possible peak time delays after Auckland Harbour Bridge crash
Several cars are involved in a crash on the bridge's northbound side.

Tauranga council spending won't be investigated by Auditor-General, despite requests
The Auditor-General's office will not look into spending by Tauranga City Council, but says the council should consider how it could make public information more readily available.

Loafers Lodge trial: Man who jumped out window scared of 'going up in flames'
Faamatala Sili watched CCTV footage of the moment he jumped as it was shown to a jury at the High Court in Wellington.

The $6000 advocate vs the $160,000 lawyers
An employment advocate was paid $6000 for a case representing an unjustifiably dismissed employee. Meanwhile, the employer paid over $160,000 in legal fees.

Man accused of fatally shooting Yvonne Chapman in Whangarei park dies awaiting trial
Duwaine Johnstone, who was accused of fatally shooting Yvonne Chapman at a Whangarei park in February, has been found deceased at his bail address.

ManageEngine adds DEX tools to cut IT tickets & boost uptime
ManageEngine introduces DEX tools in Endpoint Central to help IT teams proactively fix issues, cutting support tickets and boosting employee productivity.

New visa for business investors tailor made for baby boomers, experts say
Those struggling to sell up their businesses have got a surprise boost with the changes announced today, experts say.

Carterton mayoral hopefuls set sights on priorities
Carterton’s mayoral candidates have their say on “nice-to-haves”, core council services, and what they will prioritise if elected.

Women candidates speak out on hoarding vandalism
Election hoardings have been vandalised and graffitied with offensive and racist words.

Zoho ANZ sees 20% customer growth, unveils new offerings & AI
Zoho's ANZ customer base grows 20% with new AI-powered solutions including Zoho Solo and Zoho for Nonprofits, boosting regional impact and innovation.