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13-year-old rodent sniffer dog back on the job after rat found on predator free island
Detector Gadget, a rodent sniffer dog, is patrolling Ulva Island, Te Wharawhara after a young female rat was found in a trap there earlier this month.

Wellington Phoenix make big change in goal for 500th A-League Men match
Follow live updates as the Phoenix take on Melbourne City in their 500th game.

Sharon Maccanico formally identified as Mount landslide victim, parents suffering ‘unimaginable pain’
The Italian national was one of six people who were presumed dead after the landslide.

Sharon Maccanico’s parents heartbroken after daughter killed in Mount Maunganui landslide
Sharon Maccanico, 15, was one of six victims of the deadly slip at the Mount Maunganui campground last week.

Hearts beat Brave by eight wickets in Super Smash elimination final
Follow live coverage of the women’s Super Smash elimination final between the Northern Brave and Auckland Hearts.

Why All Blacks star stayed loyal to the Hurricanes
He hails from the Chiefs region but Cam Roigard said it was ‘an easy decision’ to commit his future to the Hurricanes.

Four-vehicle crash causes delays on SH2 between Wellington and Petone
One lane is closed after a multi-vehicle crash, with delays building for Hutt-bound traffic.

Older Asia-Pacific founders chase unicorn valuations
Asia-Pacific startup founders are growing older but no less ambitious, with most over 45 and four in ten still chasing unicorn valuations.

Convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston denied parole after 18 years in prison
The 50-year-old told the Parole Board that his mutilation of Sophie Elliott in 2008 was "just an F-U to everything about her".

Monster slip in Northland still moving
The active slip is complicating efforts to reopen the road which serves a number of east coast communities.

FOMO.ai unveils Hello Gordon for AI-led interviews
FOMO.ai has launched Hello Gordon, a voice-led AI interview tool that turns expert conversations into multi-format, search-ready content.

All Blacks return from long absences as Blues lose pre-season battle to Hurricanes
Ofa Tu?ungafasi and Stephen Perofeta made successful comebacks in a forceful clash with one interesting theme frustrating both coaches in baking Auckland.

Auckland Hearts into Super Smash final after eight-wicket win
Auckland’s victory sets up a Saturday final showdown back at Hagley Oval against the Wellington Blaze, who are gunning for a women’s three-peat.

New 60-bed mental health unit opens at Auckland's Mason Clinic
The $162 million building will replace leaky, ageing units with ongoing air quality issues.

Auckland Aces v Canterbury Kings - Men's Super Smash elimination final
Follow live coverage of the men’s Super Smash elimination final between the Auckland Aces and Canterbury Kings.

‘I was just absolutely full of uncontrollable rage’: Clayton Weatherston on his murder of Sophie Elliott
Clayton Weatherston was making his first appearance before the Parole Board since being jailed for a minimum of 18 years.

IAG taps Codafication’s Crunchwork to streamline claims
IAG is rolling out Codafication’s Crunchwork platform to unify property claims data, automate workflows and cut delays across suppliers.

Polestar & Volvo lead NordEast’s rapid NZ EV growth
Polestar and Volvo drive NordEast’s rapid NZ EV surge, posting triple-digit and strong double-digit growth in their first full year.

Multiple-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 north of Wellington
State Highway 2 north of Wellington is down to one northbound lane after a multi-vehicle crash north of Ngauranga.

Scrum.org launches new course on stakeholder collaboration
Scrum.org debuts a five-hour self-paced course to help Scrum Teams build trust and collaborate more effectively with stakeholders.