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Aotea / Great Barrier Island businesses welcome new moorings for boaties hit by caulerpa ban
Anchoring has been restricted around most of the island to help stop the spread of the invasive seaweed caulerpa.

Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan
An Iranian official says there is no plan for an "immediate retaliation" after reports of explosions and an Israeli attack.

Stalker who sent Harry Styles 8,000 cards is jailed
Myra Carvalho had hand-delivered two of the letters to the pop star's address, a court hears.

Live: Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan
An Iranian official says there is no plan for an "immediate retaliation" after reports of explosions and an Israeli attack. Follow RNZ's blog for more.

'Game changer': Ashburton’s new freight hub to move trucks off highway
A new freight hub is being described as a "game changer" for Mid Canterbury, which will help shift trucks off the busy highway and keep Ashburton moving.

Government releases list of organisations shoulder-tapped for fast-track consents
The government's released the list of organisations provided with information on how to apply - just hours before public submissions on the bill close.

Byron statue move planned 66 years after go-ahead
Lord Lytton, Byron's great-great-great-grandson, says the bronze "languishes" in an isolated spot.

Muriwai homes demolished, relocated as Auckland storm recovery wraps up
"When you're confronted with your house of, say, 30 years being deconstructed ... you're back there living it all over again."

Inflation drops, borrowers take a gamble: Here's what moved the housing market this week
Analysis - Increasing stock levels are giving buyers more choice, with first-home buyers and owner occupiers the most active groups.

The places where you're most likely to pass your driving test
In one city, less than half of applicants passed their restricted - but going out of town for a test has drawbacks, instructor warns.

Blackwell Global director Michael Chai arrested in the Philippines
Chai was arrested and detained in January while trying to board a plane to Hong Kong.

Live: Warriors v Dragons, NRL round 7 updates
All the action from this round seven clash at WIN Stadium, Wollongong.

10-year-old boy winner of Aotearoa's Next Top Mullet competition
New Zealand's newest national mullet champion is a 10-year-old named Ted from Kerikeri.

Dunedin signs off on Further Development Strategy
The Future Development Strategy suggests how and where Dunedin should grow and what is needed to make it happen.

Pasifika Sipoti wrap
A wrap of sport that took place this week from around the region, including rugby, rugby league, soccer, tennis, swimming.

Live: Hurricanes v Drua Super Rugby Pacific round 9 updates
All the action from this round nine clash at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva as the unbeaten Hurricanes face the Fijian Drua.

Brixton Academy reopens for first time since crush
Two people were killed and a woman remains in hospital following the incident in December 2022.