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One dead, one hospitalised after crash near Ashburton
Police say one person died and another was hospitalised after a crash near Ashburton overnight.

French MPs clash on New Caledonia’s issues, debates further postponed
French national politics have once again cast a shadow on New Caledonia's issues even though the French Pacific territory is facing a pressing schedule.

Hexaware appoints Eravi Gopan to lead High Tech & Platforms
Hexaware appoints Eravi Gopan as President and Global Head to steer growth in High Tech, Products, and Platforms sectors globally.

Scene of deadly Auckland crash now reopened
Tamaki Drive in Auckland reopened Friday following the crash on Wednesday night.

Weather live: Tens of thousands without power after 600 emergency callouts
Torn off roofs, pulled out trees and downed powerlines have kept fire crews busy as heavy rain and winds batter the South.

Held alone in cells for days: Are secure units being used too often, and for too long?
Young people are being held in seclusion for days on end in youth justice facilities, raising concerns they're being used for the wrong reasons.

Weather live: The mop-up begins after destructive winds hammer the country
Red warnings lifted but dawn reveals carnage caused by yesterday's events.

Five-year-old non-verbal boy missing in Kaponga, Taranaki
James Reihana is missing from his home in the Taranaki town of Kaponga.

White Ferns behind the asking rate chasing 325 in 44 overs in must-win match
New Zealand play hosts India in a crucial World Cup match for both teams in Navi Mumbai.

Palantir enters $200M partnership with telco Lumen to offer enterprise AI services

What is quantum computing, and why are Big Tech and Washington interested in it?

Apple loses UK lawsuit over app store commissions

Weather live: Many still without power as most warnings lifted
Heavy rain fell for several regions overnight while three bush fires are still burning in Hawke's Bay.

Falling trees kill sheep, cut power on Wairarapa farms
Despite the damage and livestock deaths, most farmers will just roll up their sleeves and do what needs to be done, a farming boss says.

UK court loss could cost Apple £1.5bn
Millions of UK app purchasers may be able to claim damages, but Apple says it will appeal

Wind rips roof off North Canterbury house - an hour later rain hits
Logan Stewart was working in his home office on Thursday morning when a violent gust of wind hit his house at the perfect angle, ripping half the roof off in an instant.

Tamaki Drive in Auckland reopens after fatal bus crash
The major thoroughfare was closed for more than 24 hours after the fiery crash claimed the life of the bus driver.

What causes muscle cramps during exercise?
Scientists have traditionally attributed exercise-induced cramps to dehydration or electrolyte imbalances. But now there is a new theory.

Soldier espionage case: Suppression orders, sentence to be re-examined
A military court will hear more about the suppression orders and sentence of a soldier who tried to pass on sensitive defence information to a foreign entity.

Customers missing out in savings accounts, former bank boss warns
A former bank CEO explains what a 'grandfathered' account is and how it might be losing you money.

Urgent search underway for missing 5-year-old in Taranaki
He was discovered missing from his home on Manaia Rd, in Kaponga, south Taranaki at 3.24am by a parent who had woken early to go to work.

Source: Trump administration not in talks to take equity stakes in quantum computing firms

Microsoft’s Copilot gets a name, face, and more in latest update. No, it’s not Clippy.

No digital ID checks until you change jobs, says No 10
The government plans to introduce the scheme for workers by the end of parliament in 2028.