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Motorists warned not to pick up hitchhiker resembling man on run linked to murder
Karen Gilbert-Palmer was found dead at a property on Arthur St at 4.40pm on October 15, launching a homicide investigation.

IBM unveils Digital Asset Haven for secure blockchain solutions
IBM launches Digital Asset Haven, a secure blockchain platform for institutions, combining advanced custody features across 40+ blockchains from late 2025.

School curriculum criticism grows: 'A total lack of understanding of our disciplines'
Maths education experts say recent changes to the maths curriculum "seem more political than educational".

Prop who played for the All Blacks and Wallabies retires from professional rugby
The 32-year-old played four tests for the All Blacks before heading across the Tasman and continuing his international career with the Wallabies.

University ‘very sorry’ after error found in law exam 50 minutes after it had started
An error was apparent after a third-year law paper was underway, with the matter raised with students 50 minutes into a three-hour exam.

France responsible for UNIFIL decision to shoot down Israeli drone in southern Lebanon

The 92-year-old president who never loses

Posts misrepresent video of BJP vehicles being attacked in West Bengal

The 'World's Most Sustainable Beach' Is An Iconic United Kingdom Haven With Soft Sands And Crystal-Clear Waters

‘Surprised’: All Blacks veteran blindsided by coach’s resignation
Test centurion Codie Taylor admits he was blindsided by the news that Jason Holland would walk away from the All Blacks after the Grand Slam tour.

‘People genuinely felt unsafe’: Holiday weekend mayhem at Wairarapa beach town.
Drunkenness, property destruction, and violent behaviour at a Wairarapa holiday hotspot spoilt a holiday weekend for locals.

Auckland Mayor backtracks on comments to hand over mayorality
Wayne Brown said he had every intention of serving a full second term and will not be handing over to his deputy.

Motorbike seized as police uncover stolen goods and $9k cash
Police have seized a motorbike, power tools, and more than $9000 in cash during a search operation in Christchurch.

Gloriavale worker decision appealed by community leader
Gloriavale's leader says members worked to support a communal ethos, but they say the commune's labour structure was "a sweat shop".

PM Christopher Luxon talks up project to boost halal meat exports
The government first announced its commitment to boost halal meat trade with Malaysia in July.

Dutch Olympian convicted of child rape denied visa to enter Australia
Steven van de Velde won’t be able to compete in the Beach Volleyball World Championships in Adelaide next month.

Winter-like weather to make way for sunshine and showers
A ridge of high pressure is set to take hold over the North Island from Wednesday.

Israeli minister who trolled Luxon visits Auckland, meets Brian Tamaki
Israel’s deputy foreign minister met with the leaders of Destiny Church, but no Government minister, during a brief trip to Auckland.

Israel weighs five options if Hamas fails to return hostage remains

What happens if a mayor resigns mid-term?
Explainer: The Auckland mayor backtracked after saying he might hand over the reins before his term was up. But what would happen if a mayor quit mid-term?

Teen was executed in ‘ganking’ over a kilo of meth, Crown says
The Crown says Jayden Mamfredos was ‘double-crossed’ and killed over a kilogram of meth but the trio accused of his murder say they’re innocent.

Ministers say a subsidy for regional airline routes is not on the agenda
Air NZ's Nikhil Ravishankar suggested a "situational subsidy" to support regional routes.

'There's something about it that captures people's imaginations' - 190 years of He Whakaputanga
He Whakaputanga o Te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni, usually translated as the Declaration of Independence of New Zealand, was signed at Waitangi on October 28th 1835.

NZ just got another direct route to one of the world’s top destinations
Christchurch and Adelaide are now connected by just one flight.