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Government error leaves tertiary student with $441 debt he didn't know he had
The Student Allowance Appeal Authority found the student did not "alter his position" despite the ministry's mistake.

Video shows driver passing truck on double yellow lines and blind corner
A man who captured a car overtaking a truck and trailer across double yellow lines and over a blind corner said it was lucky it didn’t end in disaster.

Watch: Armed police make arrests in central Auckland
At least four police cars blocked the southbound lane on Hobson Street.

Agricultural pilots increase farmer fees to cover rising fuel, fertiliser costs
Rising fuel and fertiliser costs due to the war in Iran are hitting agricultural aviators are farmers during one of the busiest times of year for applying fertiliser.

Apple almost went broke – now it’s celebrating 50 years
Apple is now one of the most valuable companies in the world - a market capitalisation of over $3.5 trillion, but a core part of Apple’s history is the time it almost went broke.

‘Pretty crippling’: All Black Tamaiti Williams shares candid detail of ‘serious’ spinal infection
The Crusaders prop said his discomfort was so “through the roof” at one point, he had taken all his painkillers and was struggling to sleep.

Paper, scissors, rock: Uber driver accused of indecent assault allegedly played chilling game
A driver told a passenger they would play a game of rock, paper, scissors. If he won, he would get what he wants. “I didn’t win,” the woman told the court.

Mother’s repeated concerns went unanswered before baby’s stillbirth
A mother repeatedly raised concerns about reduced fetal movements before her baby died at 41 weeks’ gestation, an investigation has found.

DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam
DroneShield opens Amsterdam base as Europe drives 45% of revenue and a USD $1.2 billion pipeline, boosting local support for counter-UAS demand.

Employment authority slams worker with $22,000 bill over secret business ties
The Employment Relations Authority found the worker’s conduct added thousands to the legal bill.

Three people in custody after incident in Auckland’s CBD
Three people are in custody after presenting what appeared to be a firearm at a property on Anzac Ave in Auckland’s CBD on Monday.

Almost 8000 construction, manufacturing jobs gone
BNZ chief economist Mike Jones agreed the outlook was uncertain, with the continued conflict in the Middle East.

Tourism industry leader says businesses are experiencing 'sharp increase in business costs'
Tourism Industry Aotearoa's chief executive Rebecca Ingram says the situation is not ideal, but the industry is used to disruption.

Concerning number of people walking across Wellington train tracks
Metlink has expressed concerns after a person was seen on Ava Railway Bridge.

Agent computers: The PC era, amplified
AMD says a new class of always-on personal machine can run AI agents locally, promising more privacy, speed and productivity for users.

Rugby: Five takeaways from Drua and Moana Pasifika round seven matches
Round seven has come and gone and, unfortunately, for both the Pasifika clubs, their attempts get their Super Rugby season back on track remains way off track.

How a 300kph crash changed Liam Lawson's fate
The Kiwi driver has been burnt by the safety car curse more times than he’d care to remember. Finally, he has found himself on the other side of it.

Motorists warned of delays after truck fire shuts SH330
The blaze broke out on State Highway 3 in the Rangitikei District on Monday afternoon.

Closure of Heinz Watties, McCain factories prompts call for parliamentary inquiry
The Green Party is calling for an urgent select committee inquiry into the closure of food processing factories around the country.