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One dead in SH1 crash near Taupo, highway closed
State Highway 1 is closed; motorists should expect delays.

Kiss cam pair reportedly on leave, Coldplay concert incident under investigation by company
In a statement, software start-up Astronomer said the relationship was unknown to the company’s board.

Around 10 cows killed after vehicle crashes into herd outside Palmerston North
Emergency services received reports of a collision between a vehicle and a herd of cows on Napier Road around 8.30pm.

Nelson-Tasman region to get its own rain radar by 2027
The existing contract with MetService was being amended to immediately begin the procurement of a new radar for the rain-hit region.

Port Nelson welcomes NZ-first electric crane
The crane was bought as part of a $17 million project to electrify some port operations, and reduce emissions.

Tauranga’s Baypark speedway lease extended to 2039
Speedway will continue to race at Baypark in Tauranga giving the sport “certainty and longevity”.

NZ backs UK sanctions following discovery of Russian cyber attacks
The British Foreign Secretary says the UK have uncovered a sophisticated Russian digital espionage tool used to harvest login credentials from online Microsoft products.

Cows on the road struck by vehicle travelling on SH3, leaving 10 dead, driver injured
The driver of the vehicle suffered moderate injuries in the Friday night incident near Palmerston North.

Government green lights new weather radar system for Nelson Tasman region
The radar will provide real-time data to help forecasters refine short-term predictions and issue timely warnings.

'Woman's voice' Diane Calvert joins Wellington mayoral race
The councillor says she's running for the mayoralty, saying she is concerned about the "tone, the tactics and the lack of focus" in the campaign so far.

Father and daughter’s $200k ATM heist in Hillcrest lands them home detention
The pair say the stolen money was spent on drug debts, vehicles, rent and tangihanga.

What's the cheapest way to heat your home?
The cost of heating your home makes up about a third of what you pay for power each month.

Masterton police crack down on illegal hunting in Wairarapa
Multiple people have been arrested and had their firearms seized in recent months.

Writing a wish-list to go with your will
Talking about what we want after we die is a difficult conversation for many, and a Taupo mum and her 15-year-old son have come up with an idea to make the whole process easier.

NZ First bill seeks to protect cash payments up to $500
Exceptions include online retailers and land purchases, focusing on essentials.

Departing councillor: ‘Social media abuse has got out of hand’
Long-serving councillor Jenny Duncan is calling it quits after four terms at Whanganui District Council.

Diane Calvert running for mayor of Wellington
A few weeks ago, Calvert said she wouldn't run for mayor. She's changed her mind.

Manu Samoa v Scotland: Scotland too strong for Samoa in Auckland
Manu Samoa and Scotland met in a special one-off test at Eden Park, as part of the Scottish tour of New Zealand and the Pacific.

World No 1 sets daunting target at British Open hit by more wild weather
Scottie Scheffler shoots a 7-under 64 featuring eight birdies to take a one-shot lead going into the weekend.

‘Incredible that nobody died’ in wrong-way Northern Motorway crash involving stolen car
Both drivers are in hospital with serious injuries, and police say they are considering charges.