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Carry less weight and check tyre pressure: AA's advice to save fuel
AA Principal Advisor says people can use less fuel by driving safely, carrying less weight in the car, and taking fewer trips.

Gisborne councillors back waste hub site despite mana whenua opposition
Gisborne is a step closer to taking control of regional waste, but some district councillors expressed "discomfort" over the process.

Whanau of Maori Battalion soldier hope film will see him receive Victoria Cross
It was during the North African campaign in Tunisia that L. Sgt. Haane Manahi DCM confirmed his attributes as an outstanding leader and soldier.

Spotify Taste Profiles Lands in New Zealand
Spotify is giving listeners in Aotearoa a new way to better understand and shape the recommendations they receive on the platform.

Australian college suspends censured NZ teacher, Jason Morgan, after tribunal reveals sex talk with students
Jason Morgan asked students inappropriate questions, including, "How long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?"

NRL: NZ Warriors powerhouse Leka Halasima stars in big win over Canberra Raiders
Analysis: Seven days earlier, coach Andrew Webster forecast what came to pass against Canberra Raiders.

Teacher who left NZ after resigning over sexualised comments now suspended in Australia
The teacher said he had undertaken regular behavioural training and counselling to understand his “destructive” personal traits and triggers.

Hezbollah chief says 'surrender not an option'

Supply-chain attack using invisible code hits GitHub and other repositories
Unicode that's invisible to the human eye was largely abandoned—until attackers took notice.

Cars the leading cause of reported kiwi deaths across Northland
But an expert warns the true figures could be higher than reported.

First recycled rubber road laid in the country a ‘Kiwi-made solution’
Almost 1800 tyres were used to create the rubber section of road.

Country Life: The Shepherdess Muster heads to Southland
A weekend retreat filled with crafts, relaxation, learning, fun and connection in the remote rural community of Tokanui in Southland.

Should I pay off my mortgage or save for retirement - Ask Susan
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers questions around KiwiSaver and mortgages.

Greyhound Racing New Zealand calls for clarity ahead of ban
A legislation shutting down the sport by August passed its first reading late last year.

Dopamine is a tool for parents, and it's time we 'take it back'
The tech and food industries have been exploiting this brain chemical for decades, says ex-phone addict and author.

Benefit rules confuse: Employed partner given job search obligations
There are limits on how much a household can earn and still remain eligible for benefits. When someone is on JobSeeker, household income over $160 a week before tax affects eligibility.

Pink Floyd guitar sold for record-breaking $14.6m
The guitar was used by David Gilmour on some of Pink Floyd's best-known albums, including Dark Side of the Moon.

Troubles continue at youth justice facility as deadline for improvement looms
In 2023, investigators gave Oranga Tamariki three years to turn things around at its biggest secure home for teenagers, Korowai Maaaki in south Auckland.

Germans head to Polish pumps as oil price bites

National Security Council issues warning for Israelis in UAE amid Iranian threat

Trial starts in case of explosives sent to UK and Poland

Tourism was booming in Cyprus, then a drone hit

Doors open at revamped Wellington Library after seven years
A ceremony will officially reopen the newly strengthened and renovated Wellington Library, which boasts a collection of new features.

Travis Kalanick Debuts Plan for ‘Gainfully Employed Robots’

Adobe agrees to pay $150 million to resolve alleged violations of online shopper law

Country Life: Pick and be merry - harvest time under a big sky
Friends, fun and community are all in the mix at a small Wairarapa vineyard's first grape pick of the season.