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Well-known New Zealander charged with indecent assault can be named
The charges date back three decades.

NZ company deploys undersea drones to guard cables from sabotage
A Mount Maunganui business is aiming to use undersea drones to help protect seafloor cables from sabotage as well as other work.

Oura app redesign brings advanced stress & cycle insights
OURA's revamped app in Australia and New Zealand now offers advanced stress tracking and enhanced cycle insights, empowering personalised, proactive health management.

Fan named Manchester United ‘died of a broken heart’ over club’s decline, family claims
A “superfan” who renamed himself Manchester United died amid the team’s struggles.

US singer-songwriter labels Australia ‘worst country ever’
To say that Ryan Adams’ recent tour of Australia and New Zealand was turbulent would be somewhat of an understatement.

Well-known figure in court accused of indecent assault charge from three decades ago
The man will reappear in court in November.

Harper Lee’s newly discovered short stories set to be published
It's a series of newly discovered short stories Harper Lee wrote in the years before To Kill a Mockingbird, as well as previously published essays and magazine pieces.

Spike in Disney+ cancellations after Kimmel suspension
New data shows subscriptions dropped considerably after the late-night host’s temporary removal.

Man accused of murdering Aneli Helu Katea keeps name secret
Interim name suppression for a 25-year-old charged over the death of Aneli Helu will continue.

Resort-style home built from the Himalayas on the market
"The big schist walls were the arteries. And it was quite symbolic in terms of what he was looking to achieve.“

Rocks thrown through Canterbury MP Matt Doocey's car
The sign-written car was found with a hole in its rear window.

What's the best way to detect and destroy drones?
Tech firms are developing more affordable ways to detect and destroy drones.

Fire at Waiouru Military Training Area not under control
A fire broke out at the Waiouru Military Training Area during a regular training activity on Monday and is not yet contained.

Dodgy air conditioner labels spark warning
After testing, the air conditioner units showed they did not meet requirements.

Stunning final over collapse costs Bangladesh upset World Cup win
Bangladesh lost four wickets off the final six balls in a stunning collapse.

In photos: Wild weather lashes the country
Strong winds knocked a truck trailer sideways, and a person woke up to find a trampoline on their roof.

‘Massive Legal Siege’ Against Social Media Companies Looms

Someone broke the internet
Why has the internet become so fragile?

What was stolen in the Louvre heist? What to know about the 8 jewelry pieces — and the 'race against time' to save them.

Kaipara mayoral runner-up applies for recount
Snow Tane placed second in Kaipara's mayoral race by a margin of just 21 votes.

Road workers report being abused - verbally and physically - by frustrated drivers
A survey of road workers has found many are routinely abused, attacked and sometimes purposefully hit with cars.

More than 40 percent of Samoan households unable to afford healthy diets - report
Many Samoans face serious health risks due to poor nutrition, a diet analysis report has found.

Watch: Tiny team from remote fishing village defies improbable odds to win Swedish league title
The unlikely title triumph has been compared to Leicester winning the English Premier League in fairy tale fashion in 2016.

Have your say: Where do you stand on the planned ‘mega strike’?
Do you support the workers’ grievances, or is the government right to question their motives? We want to hear your thoughts.