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Xero expands App Store with new global integrations
Xero broadens its App Store with new global integrations spanning finance, automation, CRM and sector-specific tools for key markets.

Armed police search for driver who fled stolen vehicle in Palmerston North
Police are searching for a driver who fled on foot in Palmerston North after a stolen vehicle was stopped and a firearm found.

'Avoid the area': Armed police search for driver who fled stolen vehicle
A cordon is in place in Awapuni.

Free trade deal hogs the limelight at Republic Day celebrations in Auckland
Prominent community leaders highlighted the significance of the November general election.

Elite working dogs fetch more than $300,000 in auction frenzy
Organisers of a long-standing North Island working dog auction say a shortage of quality farm dogs is pushing up prices.

Forecasters monitoring two tropical low systems north of NZ
Forecasters are keeping an eye on tropical lows in the Pacific, but say New Zealand can expect largely settled weather in the days ahead.

Did tree removal really trigger the Mount Maunganui landslide?
On social media, some blamed the tragedy on the removal of large exotic trees from Mauao in 2022-23.

'Strong case' for government inquiry into deadly Mt Maunganui landslide, Luxon says
"Six families are grieving the unimaginable loss of their loved ones, and they deserve answers", Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said during a media conference.

Woman dies after Christchurch ED staff missed signs of sepsis, HDC report says
A woman who arrived at Christchurch Hospital's emergency department in acute pain died the next day after staff missed signs she had sepsis.

Coalition MPs accuse Opposition of ‘politicising’ weather disasters
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has accused Labour of engaging in the “wrong kind of politics” around the Mt Maunganui landslide.

Watch live: PM says 'the whole country' is with the families of the victims of landslide
Christopher Luxon praised the brave locals who responded in the immediate aftermath of the landslide.

What is a Whoop? The cult fitness band causing a stir at Australian Open
A controversy during Carlos Alcaraz’s tennis match has shone a spotlight on the fitness trackers, which are widely used by professional athletes.

Xero revamps developer tools & unveils new API fees
Xero overhauls developer portal and readies new API fees tied to connection counts and data egress, as it tightens recertification rules.

KiwiSaver withdrawals surge in 2025
Providers say there's no sign of the rate slowing.

Five burning questions as All Blacks coach search heats up
Another candidate has been ruled out, but there are two front-runners to replace Scott Robertson.

Woolworths store evacuated after reported carbon monoxide leak
Fire and Emergency NZ say there is a carbon monoxide leak at the Te Awamutu supermarket.

Police close case after drone drops paint, nails and acid on home
The house, on Napier Hill, was first hit in late August last year.

Poor staffing criticised for death of elderly woman in Oamaru
Workload "at the limit"

Endangered kakapo lays eggs in anticipated livestream
The images beamed to the world from a large cavity beneath a rata tree on Whenua Hou/Codfish Island showed 23-year-old Rakiura laying her second egg of the season.

'Major step': French MPs vote in favour of bill to ban social media for under-15s

Discovery of kakapo ancestor fossil in Waitomo cave ‘breaks new ground’ in NZ’s ancient history
The fossil was among the remains of 12 ancient bird species, and four frog species, found in the cave.

The impact of email verification on eCommerce success
Robust email verification is emerging as a must-have for eCommerce firms seeking higher conversions, lower costs and stronger trust.