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Crash kills one, blocks SH3 near Hamilton
Two other people were taken to hospital in a critical and serious condition.

Powerful group of Maori leaders steps in to Te Pati Maori fallout
The Iwi Chairs Forum has taken an unprecedented step, deciding to intervene to try and sort out the internal political strife of Te Pati Maori.

Wellington water reservoir pulled offline after small lizard found
Wellington Water says the Maupuia Reservoir has been isolated from the network and drinking water supply is now being supplied from an alternative local reservoir.

The 'voodoo' flower that smells like 'rotting flesh' and is blooming just in time for Halloween
With two lilies preparing to bloom at Wellington's Begonia House, there's still time for you to have a sniff - if you dare.

Celonis & Cavalis launch app to streamline manufacturing data
Celonis and Cavalis have launched an app that uses AI to help manufacturers gain real-time insights, streamline product management, and reduce operational costs.

Person seriously injured after car crashes into house in Carterton
Police confirmed that a person standing outside the house was struck by the car.

Family has ‘great concerns’ for boy missing in Far North
The family of a 13-year-old boy who has been reported missing from the Kaikohe area in the Far North say they want him found as soon as possible.

Nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants to take further strike action over unsafe staffing
The Nurses Organisation says Health NZ is trying to cover up chronic short-staffing by moving healthworkers around to fill roster gaps.

23,000 homes, businesses lose power in Far North
At its peak more than 23,000 homes and businesses across the district were without power.

Could India's win for the ages redefine women's cricket?
Jemimah Rodrigues' epic 127 leads India to one of the greatest World Cup wins - and provides them with a chance to change the women's game as we know it.

Five charged in overdose death of Robert De Niro's grandson
The men are accused of running a drug ring in New York City that sold counterfeit prescription opioid pills through social media.

Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches - but they're making an unholy mess
A new study estimates that about half of all churches in England have bats living in them.

Watch: The moment a dramatic blaze ignites in Whangarei Hospital's carpark
The fire damaged 28 cars, with many of those being completely destroyed in the Whangarei Hospital car park.

Solana Tumbles 8%, Erasing All Year-Over-Year Gains as Spot ETF Debuts Fail to Boost Price

G321 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset Review
Headsets have few but specific requirements. They need to be comfortable for long periods of use, have good sound in different environment conditions and be reliable.Â The new Logitech G321 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset checks these boxes.

Gallagher Security wins award for High Sec C7000 in Melbourne
Gallagher Security’s High Sec C7000 won Product of the Year - Alarm Systems at Melbourne's 2025 Australian Security Industry Awards, marking global recognition.

Woman wins over $150k in damages over claims she was a scammer
Angel Rowe, who runs a cosmetic tattoo and beauty clinic, was accused of scamming people in a series of online posts.

Dispute over future of Auckland community garden heads back to court
The Crown wants to remove a caveat placed on the Sanctuary Gardens Mahi Whenua so a proposed housing development can continue.

Tokelauan elder urges younger generation to 'take ownership' of their identity
A community champion of the protection of Tokelauan culture and language in New Zealand hopes to see the younger generation "take ownership and be proud" of their identity.

'Everything's gone' - BBC finally able to access one of Jamaica's worst-hit areas
Buildings, power lines, and a church once visited by King Charles are down in the tourism hub of Falmouth.

The American adoptees who fear deportation to a country they can't remember
Thousands of US adoptees do not have citizenship despite being brought to the country as babies decades ago. Now many fear deportation.