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'Nothing short of barbaric': Police officer Lyn Fleming's family grateful for guilty verdict
"We were woken up on New Years' Day by the most heart-breaking news any family could receive," says Lyn Fleming's family.

Iconic Auckland waterfront eatery set to close after four decades
Harbourside Ocean Bar and Grill said the decision to close was due to ongoing cost pressures and “challenging” trading conditions in recent years.

Bureaucratic battle could put cat rescuer's operation on pause
Tony Hitchcock has run Feral No More for three years with no issue - but moving to a new town with a three-cats-per-property bylaw is proving problematic.

GPs calling for more funding and better allocation
The government has recently announced a new method of determining the level of funding GPs qualify for to provide care for their patients.

Two jerseys, two worlds at NRL Magic Round
The Warriors inspired joy, noise and optimism in Brisbane. The Dragons inspired quiet nods, gallows humour and sympathy.

Rider without helmet crashes moments after fleeing Invercargill traffic stop
A motorcyclist is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after fleeing from an Invercargill traffic stop and crashing a short distance away.

Domino’s franchisee banned from hiring migrant workers over visa breach
The company has been handed a one-year ban on employing additional migrant workers after challenging an infringement notice in court.

Maori-Indian gathering in Waikato a step towards reconciliation and unity
Organised by the Indian Cultural Society Waikato, the meeting brought Maori, Indian and wider South Asian communities together under one roof.

Hayden Tasker found guilty of murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
The man who killed a Nelson police officer has been found guilty of her murder.

Auckland FC on track to sellout A-League grand final
Auckland FC chief executive says tickets "selling like hotcakes" and predicts sell out for A-League grand final.

Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro Review
An impressive feature set, lightweight and fresh sound are a good summary of the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro.

Deputy are shaping future of shift work administration
Managers in retail, hospitality and healthcare could save hours as the AI tool automates rosters and timesheets while flagging breaches.

Instant AI answers can trivialise human intelligence, warns Royal Observatory
Paddy Rodgers said the Observatory's rich history showed the power of human knowledge and the need to avoid "dependence" on AI.

Private capital investment remains resilient in the face of uncertainty
Despite a drop in divestments, there was an increase in the size and number of mid-market investment activity, as well as a record level of venture capital investment.

Motorists warned of delays after tractor flips on State Highway 1
State Highway 1 is blocked between Mataura and Gore on Monday afternoon following a single-vehicle tractor roll-over.

Young people believed to be behind wave of car thefts and break-ins across Dunedin
A wave of vehicle crime across Dunedin has prompted a stark police warning after officers were forced to abandon a pursuit of a stolen car.

Couple step aside after running popular Auckland night market for 16 years
In a social media post on Monday, the markets announced that Victoria Yao and Paul De Jonge were leaving the business.

Auckland FC sells out stadium minutes after grand final tickets go on open sale
A members-only presale from 9am on Monday saw more than 10,000 tickets sold. The general sale from 4pm saw the remainder snatched up in minutes.

Driver found guilty of murdering police officer hit by car on New Year’s Day
Hayden Tasker has been found guilty of murdering Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming after ramming her with his car on New Year’s Day last year.

Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong gets nine month suspension after behaviour concerns
Benedict Ong faced a code of conduct complaint after revealing details about a potential hotel development at Forsyth Barr Stadium to reporters in April.