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Queues in Christchurch as new father-and-son supermarket looks to take on the duopoly
A new independent supermarket, Kai Co, has opened in Christchurch, with its owners promising lower prices, fresh produce and an alternative to the major chains dominating grocery sector.

Samsung sets out vision for more human-centred AI design
Samsung has outlined a human-centred AI design vision at CES 2026, promising warmer, more expressive devices that reflect users’ emotions.

Movement of produce restricted in Auckland suburb after fruit fly found
A biosecurity response is underway in Auckland after a single male Queensland fruit fly was found on Wednesday morning.

‘Enthusiastic, genuinely passionate’ climber mourned by friends, colleagues
The 20-year-old has been mourned by friends and colleagues after a body believed to be his was found on Mt Huxley

If you're always loosening your waistband after meals, read this
Heard of the FODMAP diet? It could help connect the dots between food and digestive comfort.

One-year-old girl ‘fighting for life’ after near-drowning in Wairarapa
Laylah-Mae Thompson was involved in the incident that took place at her Wairarapa home.

January temperature records could fall as hot spell forecast
MetService said the heat would really ramp up over the weekend, with forecasts indicating 35C to 37C

‘Enormous legacy’: Sir Tim Shadbolt dead at 78
Former Invercargill and Waitemata mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has died at the age of 78.

The new TVs vying for your living room (and wallet) in 2026
From pencil-thin OLEDs to screens the size of a small car, there are some genuinely impressive displays coming – albeit at somewhat terrifying prices.

Alexandra Eala makes a short but sharp ASB Classic statement
Spurred on by a healthy contingent of Filipino fans in the Stanley Street crowd, the Philippines young-gun eased through to the quarterfinals.

One dead after two motorbikes crash in Tararua District
The intersection of Gaisford and Oringi roads in Kumeroa is blocked and diversions are in place.

After STC hubris, dream of South Yemen looks further away

AI supercharge drives USD $3 trillion data centre boom
AI-driven demand is set to unleash up to USD $3 trillion in global data centre investment, doubling capacity to 200GW by 2030.

Flurry of wickets made for a nervous finish before Australia claimed fifth Ashes test
Usman Khawaja has been sent into retirement with a victory as the Australian batter left the test arena with a kiss for the SCG turf.

Two arrested after firearm incident in Palmerston North
Police were called about 1.40pm after receiving a report of a vehicle being driven dangerously through the city, with a passenger allegedly holding a firearm out a window.

‘It seems a bit crazy’: Aucklanders surprised by fines for washing cars at home
The reaction followed a social media post late last year in which one user claimed a friend had been fined for washing their car at home.

Patients ask GPs for info on health records after Manage My Health security breach
Manage My Health was due to begin informing affected patients on Thursday and meanwhile has referred people to its website for more information.

‘These drivers are really reckless’: Christchurch police seize 20 cars in driving crackdown
Christchurch police have impounded more than 20 vehicles and issued multiple notices in a major operation targeting anti-social and dangerous road users.

Sir Tim Shadbolt has died at age 78
Former Invercargill and Waitemata Mayor, Sir Tim Shadbolt, has died early this morning.

Video of dangerous jump from Auckland Harbour Bridge prompts investigation
Footage shared online showed two people jumping off the bridge.