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‘Utterly heartbroken’: Former England captain and Manchester City manager’s son killed in tractor crash
Stuart Pearce and his family have been left “utterly heartbroken” by the death of his son in a tractor crash.

SkyCity trading below book value, Forsyth Barr says
The casino operator's share price is trading at an estimated 50 percent discount to the book value of its assets.

Man with infection can't get ambulance to hospital, finds 50 people in waiting room
Told by a doctor to call 111, a seriously ill man found his own lift after being told no ambulances were available, then found a full ED with intubated patients in triage areas and beds gridlocked down corridors.

How even non-striking workers might not be paid in a strike
Industrial action such as this week's 'mega strike' can cause significant issues for employers, one employment law expert says.

'Not an attempt to militarise our nation': Solomon Islands looks into establishing its own military
The Solomon Islands government confirms that work has started on developing a policy to establish its own defence force.

When and how to see the 2025 Orionid meteor shower
Here's how you can catch a glimpse of shooting stars in the night sky this week.

Educators say they've been blind-sided by curriculum changes
Some in the sector say the changes are much more than just tweaks.

Met Police says it will no longer investigate non-crime hate incidents
The move comes as an investigation into Graham Linehan is dropped, after his arrest at Heathrow Airport.

How do I know if my teen is entangled in 'toxic masculinity'?
What does it mean? How can you tell? And what to do about it if you think it's picking up steam.

Yarbo robotic snow blower review: A yard crawler for all seasons
TechHive Editors Choice At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Extremely maneuverable Great features Cool modular concept Stable and easy to use app Cons The price tag Our Verdict The Yarbo Core is not a cheap appliance, but it is a very capable and powerful garden robot you can use for several outdoor tasks. Its snow blower attachment works...

Apple stock hits all-time high as iPhone 17 sales outpace iPhone 16 in US and China

Jobseekers ignoring 'buffet' of roles in pricy tourist towns, employers say
Despite demand for jobs running red-hot, some Queenstown and Wanaka employers say it's never been harder to find staff.

Very few beneficiaries offered new non-financial sanctions, thousands have benefit cut
Thousands have had their benefits cut since new non-financial sanctions were introduced, and only nine offered the new alternative.

This 4K security cam is solar-powered, wireless, and 27% off today
If you’ve been waiting for a good deal before jumping aboard the home security camera bandwagon, or if you already have one but want to step it up to the next level, then here’s an awesome opportunity. Right now, Amazon is selling the solar-powered Reolink 4K wireless security camera for...

Our Changing World: What makes the volcano Ruapehu tick – and boom?
How to predict when Ruapehu might next erupt is an important, but difficult, question. A group of researchers thought: why not recreate the volcano in a lab?

Future Fund or future flop? Labour seeks to reset its economic story
Analysis - Labour's new Future Fund proposal is as much about optics as economics, but a lack of detail has left Labour somewhat exposed, writes Craig McCulloch.

Cautious optimism for Labour's Future Fund, though some question lack of detail
But the prime minister says the newly unveiled policy is "just a whole bunch of buzz words" with no detail or costings.