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Humpback whale freed after being entangled in crayfish pot line for 18 hours
A Kaikoura wildlife watching tour helped DOC find the whale.

Sewage overflow: $1 million compensation deal struck with oyster farmers
The deal gives immediate relief, Aquaculture New Zealand says, but it will still chase financial settlement for total losses.

Local government approves Dunedin City Council's new water plan
The council opted to retain in-house control of its drinking water, wastewater and stormwater.

Private cancer patients to get access to Pharmac-funded medicine
This "transitional access" has been criticised by opposition politicians as "a subsidy for private insurers".

Guy Williams pays tribute to his ‘beautiful, incredibly kind’ dad who died at Auckland beach
Comedian Guy Williams has paid tribute to his dad, Gary, after he died after a water incident at Auckland’s Kohimarama beach over the weekend.

Christchurch teen ‘gutted’ as relentless rain washes away berry business dream
At 16, Cohnor Walsh took over the former Pataka Berries site on Marshlands Rd, pouring hundreds of hours into pruning, weeding and bringing the land back to life.

Teen charged with arson after fire at abandoned Palmerston North pub
The derelict Fitzherbert Hotel went up in flames on November 30.

More than a third of Kiwis have Lotto tickets - but can $45m really buy happiness?
At dairies around the country, the line for milk and the line for millions are one and the same, with $45m up for grabs with Lotto on Wednesday.

Yen stablecoin issuer predicts growing presence in Japan's bond market

Watch live: Worried about an AI bubble? Here's what you can do.

SAP partner network raises AUD $1 million for Redkite charity
SAP Australia and New Zealand's partner network has raised AUD $1 million for childhood cancer support charity Redkite through its 14th annual Redkite Regatta.

Gisborne police seeking two men in hoodies in Bill Maangi death probe
A father of four died after being shot in the early hours of 29 September, and police are still piecing together the circumstances around his death.

On unlocks USD $350 million with AI-driven cash forecasting
On, the global sportswear firm, unlocked USD $350 million in cash and boosted investments to USD $600 million using AI-driven forecasting from Palm.

Urgent Parliament debate into damning report in police handling of McSkimming saga
Parliament has debated a damning report into police handling of complaints against disgraced former top cop Jevon McSkimming.

Government must stop 'short-sighted' FENZ job cuts, PSA says
Fire and Emergency is circulating a restructure proposal to its staff this afternoon but told RNZ it would not release it publicly.

Person dies in Whitianga crash, closes SH25 intersection
One other person was treated for minor injuries.

‘Driver’s side completely caved in’: Eyewitness recounts fatal Coromandel crash
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Tairua Whitianga Road and Moewai Road just after 10am on Wednesday.

Costs related to vulnerable coastal roads under spotlight
A national conversation has begun about the cost of climate-related damage, including New Zealand’s vulnerable coastal roads, some of which are in Wairarapa.

Youth charged after stolen car used in Queenstown theft and dumped in lake
A stolen vehicle was used to unlawfully enter a premises in Remarkables Park before being ditched in Lake Whakatipu.

Asia Pacific firms lead in AI spending & CEO-led strategies
Asia Pacific firms are leading global AI investment and CEO-led strategies, outspending North America and Europe and driving rapid AI adoption across industries.

Handful remain without power in lower South Island
The state of emergency was lifted for Southland and Clutha last Friday.

Young woman killed in Rotorua bus crash remembered as ‘superhero’
Teleia Thompson died last Thursday when the bus she was on collided with another vehicle.

Two popular gay dating platforms removed from Apple app store in China
The removal of Blued and Finka has raised concerns amongst the LGBT community in the country.