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Person seriously injured in assault on central Wellington street
Police said the person was seriously hurt early on Wednesday morning.

Full House star Dave Coulier diagnosed with tongue cancer
The 66-year-old had previously been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, a form of blood cancer.

One person dead, another seriously injured after crash near Taneatua
White pine bush road closed overnight following single-vehicle incident

Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle in tiff over Trump administration use of creative work
Trump administration officials used Carpenter's song and Franklin the Turtle's image in social media posts about deportation and killing drug traffickers.

Number of insolvencies rises, but fewer than this time last year, report shows
The latest report from BWA Insolvency for the September quarter showed a rise in the number of companies folding, but fewer than this time last year.

The most popular books at the library this year
So many books have hit the shelves this year, but what caught readers' and listeners' attention in New Zealand?

Smart watches give family violence victims 'a sense of protection'
The smart watches come with a discreet SOS button which silently connects to a monitoring team who can listen to what is happening.

What to know about gift cards this Christmas
New rules come in next year, but consumers are still being warned to be aware of short expiry dates on gift cards this festive season.

Molloy censured, fined by Vet Council for Grace Millane suppression breach
The prominent restaurateur deliberately flouted a High Court suppression order while the jury was still deliberating.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Taranaki
MetService says storms have been forecast for the Stratford and New Plymouth areas today.

Japan invents ‘human washing machine’ that cleans and calms in 15 minutes
An unusual household appliance has been launched on the market in Japan: a washing machine for people. The 7.5-feet-long capsule (that’s 2.30 meters) was unveiled at the World Expo [PDF], which took place in Osaka from April to October this year. The so-called “Human Washing Machine” is designed to clean...

Car and truck collide on south-western motorway near Mangere, driver critical
Driver extracted from car and taken to hospital after 4am collision.

This clifftop house is the year’s most expensive home, gone for $35m
The exclusive address leads a top 10 list of high-end sales that collectively total nearly $250 million.

Defence Force 'dusting off the history books' to copy recruitment strategies from 1930s
The head of Defence says the country needs to be able to quickly add up to 10 times more personnel to the armed forces if the need arises.

A year of aviation turbulence: how flying is still the safest way to travel
Aviation under pressure: Airbus A320 glitch adds to a year of crashes, questions, and shaken confidence

Walmart Onn 4K Plus review: Fast and cheap 4K streaming
TechHive Editors Choice At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Surprisingly fast 4K with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos at a low price Great remote with customization potential Google Photos screensavers Cons Too much useless home-screen clutter Remote lacks dedicated fast-forward, rewind, and play/pause buttons No ethernet or USB-A ports Our Verdict Walmart’s $30 streaming box gives you more than the...

New Interislander ferries to be diesel hybrids, more manoeuvrable - ferry company tells MPs
The replacement Interislanders will be diesel hybrids, more manoeuvrable, and save on certain operator costs, Ferry Holdings has told select committee.

Only two sectors have not experienced a real terms pay cut in the past year, data shows
Local government administration roles, and healthcare and social services were up slightly, but everyone else ended the year worse off on average.