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Manager in ‘shock’, Liverpool facing full-blown crisis as EPL champs hit 71-year low
PSV Eindhoven pulled away for a 4-1 win at Anfield in the Champions League to leave Liverpool with nine defeats in their last 12 games, a scarcely believable streak for a team that cruised to the Premier League title a matter of months ago and then spent $1 billion on...

Wellington Hospitals waiting up to six months for Health NZ approval to recruit
Data obtained under the Official Information Act shows 219 recruitment requests took more than two months to be approved, 91 waited more than 20 weeks, and 45 roles applied for in March were still vacant last month.

'It got me': Diver's last words before drowning
Aaron Matthews came up gasping and struggling to breathe on a beach.

ANZ small businesses show strong confidence despite AI concerns
Small businesses in Australia and New Zealand report high confidence ahead of the holidays, despite financial pressures and concerns over AI in marketing.

UNESCO launches AI disaster response system in Solomon Islands
UNESCO will deploy the AI-driven EDiSON disaster response system in the Solomon Islands to enhance early warnings for cyclones and floods by 2026.

Watch: Mammoth sea lion stops by Dunedin dry cleaning store, after hours
It’s breeding season for pakake/New Zealand sea lions, so they are being seen in some unexpected places.

Fears thousands of medicinal cannabis users set to be caught out in new drug-driving laws
It comes as police prepare to test drivers for the main active ingredient in cannabis as part of a nationwide rollout of new drug driving laws.

Police justified in Taser use that left man with serious head injury, investigation finds
Police were called to the scene after reports a man armed with a large knife was chasing a woman carrying a baby.

NZD $12 billion at risk for retailers as shoppers shun bad service
New Zealand retailers risk losing NZD $12 billion this peak season as almost half of consumers shun businesses after one bad experience.

Tom Phillips' family welcome government inquiry into case
The family say they welcome any inquiry that "helps ensure this never happens to another family ever again".

SH1 between Kaikoura and Blenheim is closed after serious crash
State Highway 1 is blocked after a serious crash near Waipapa Bay, Kaikoura, on Thursday morning.

Surfer rescued in dramatic night-time search at Piha beach
Eagle helicopter spots man 1.5km offshore after rip drags him away.

The issues young people want government action on
We asked you to share what issues matter the most in the 2026 election. We’ve had more than 900 responses.

Senetas & Nokia form alliance for quantum-resistant security
Senetas and Nokia join forces to deliver quantum-resistant encryption for defence and government networks, enhancing security across critical mission environments.

The story behind NZ's obsession with chocolate fish
From their first emergence in the late 19th century chocolate fish have been an ever-present part of New Zealand life.

Secondary school teachers to vote on potential settlement of troubled pay talks
Information obtained by RNZ showed it included similar pay rises to previous offers.

Peter Kay to donate tour profits to 12 charities
Peter Kay tells The One Show he will donate the profits from his final shows to 12 cancer charities

Hutt City Council suspends Petone parking charges for Christmas
Mayor Fauono Ken Laban hopes the move will support local businesses during their busy time.

Who has the best new jersey? Super Rugby teams unveil new kit for 30-year anniversary
New Zealand’s five traditional Super Rugby teams have designed new threads for 2026.

Police car leaks fuel at Blenheim BP, fire crew called
There were reports of the leak at the Main St address just before 10am on Thursday.