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Getting through a natural disaster with a disability
A new emergency preparedness guide developed by, and for, disabled people, has been unveiled.

Stars in town, movie buffs amped for Avatar 3 premiere
Filmmaker James Cameron will be in the capital with actors Cliff Curtis and Sam Worthington for the premiere of Avatar 3: Fire and Ash.

Ruth Richardson still willing to debate Nicola Willis after dispute over venue
The Taxpayers Union chair is suggesting Cameron Bagrie as a moderator.

Identity of mum who was stabbed to death in ‘frenzied’ attack in front of her children can be revealed
The name of a Christchurch mother stabbed 55 times in a “frenzied” attack in front of her children can now be published.

Appeals court backs contempt finding against Apple, but reopens a door for iPhone app fees

Space stocks are surging on a colossal SpaceX IPO expected in 2026

SoftBank’s Son Eyes Data Center Group Switch to Expand in AI

Major Queenstown tourism operator sentenced over landslip that forced evacuations
Two other contractors were also sentenced for contributing to the slip that inundated a residential street, forcing dozens of evacuations.

Australia unveils rescue bid for Rio Tinto's Tomago aluminium smelter

Serious injuries after SH1 crash
The crash happened near Wellsford.

‘No excuse’: Police find liquor stores selling alcohol to minors
Three out of 36 stores failed ID checks during a recent compliance operation.

Chasing the Fox leaderboard: Can Ryan Fox and Daniel Hillier beat the field?
Follow updates of the 2025 Manuka Phuel Chasing The Fox event.

How to set boundaries for teens over the summer break
Boundaries with a teenager can be harder to maintain when school's out.

Parliament debates climate targets under urgency
With bipartisanship ended, farmers will now face "the rollercoaster experience" of changing targets every political cycle, a Green MP warns.

Horticultural industry mourns sustainability pioneer Dr Stuart Davis
His scientific expertise and environmental vision left a lasting impact on vegetable growing in New Zealand.

IT manager jailed for distributing child sexual exploitation material
Forensic analysis of his devices uncovered 1067 objectionable files depicting the abuse and exploitation of real children.

Ongoing strike action by paid firefighters 'rolling the dice on people's safety' - FENZ
But the union is hitting back and said its comments about pay offers are pedalling "rubbish" that will only galvanise their member's resolve.

How the Black Caps won in Wellington after a cruel injury blow on day one
When Blair Tickner went down on the first evening, skipper Tom Latham was thinking: “Oh no, not again”. Two days later, he was all smiles.

Laughing about science more important than ever: Ig Nobel founder

South Korea exam chief resigns after tests dubbed too hard

The World's New Largest City Was Just Crowned, Surpassing Tokyo

Iran's Araghchi to visit Beirut after Lebanese foreign minister declines trip to Tehran

Manipulated image of Bangladesh student leader stokes suspicion

Three Auckland stores caught selling alcohol to minors
Police say they're disappointed.

Motorway blocked after logging truck crashes into car
Drivers warned of delays after afternoon collision near Caversham.

Logging truck and car crash blocks Dunedin’s Southern Motorway
Emergency services are responding to a crash on Dunedin's Southern Motorway, which has blocked the northbound lanes.

Clubless Origin star set for code switch with Super Rugby sides circling
Zac Lomax’s move to rugby is firming and the Wallabies could be interested after his release by the Parramatta Eels.