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Apartment block evacuated after fire in central Wellington
Two people were in the apartment at the time of the fire in central Wellington.

Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Will Benefit Most From the Shift to Software Monetization in 2026

Bitcoin in Iran Limbo as ‘Old Economy’ Assets Steal Limelight

Kimi who? F1 commentator makes shocking podium gaffe
Kimi Raikkonen left the sport in 2021, but he was awkwardly credited with a win in China yesterday.

Fears NZ's tobacco black market will get as bad as Australia's
Customs has warned tobacco smuggling is becoming more organised, large-scale and sophisticated.

Manawanui compensation still in flux, as Samoa and NZ leaders talk
Comments in Apia today by prime ministers of Samoa and NZ indicate the compensation amount for the Manawanaui disaster may still be in flux

Fire crews battle blaze in Wellington suburb
Fire and Emergency New Zealand central incidents indicates it was called to a structure fire at 5.45pm on Monday.

Prezzy promo a reminder to watch out for 'loyalty tax', Consumer NZ says
New customers were offered $200 incentives by IAG brands, which irked one consumer.

Parents left stranded as Waiheke Island's only respite care house for kids with disabilities closes
Melanna House has provided parents respite since the early 1990s, but that ended in September.

Gloriavale: Sham payments made to community members, court told
Nine leavers are seeking to quash Labour Inspectorate findings that those working in the community were not employees.

Watch: Timothée Chalamet, Michael B Jordan turn heads on Oscars red carpet
Hollywood’s biggest stars turned heads on the red carpet at the 98th Academy Awards

Bybit unveils AI Trading Skill for automated crypto trades
Bybit launches AI Trading Skill, letting users place crypto trades and manage accounts via natural-language prompts across top AI tools.

Farmers face uncertain future as fuel prices skyrocket
Gavins business manager Chris Paterson said they have been forking out an extra $60,000 a week since prices went up.

‘It’s a tragedy’: Gore man presumed dead after falling overboard on Lake Manapouri
The man had been on an overnight fishing trip with two other family members and the boat was travelling towards shore when he fell into the water, police say.

Hamas sends secret letter to Mojtaba Khamenei, mocks Gulf states, refuses disarmament

Australia Senate Panel Backs Crypto Framework in Latest Regulatory Push

Dolphin's death spurs calls for greater protection
Conservation groups want action to protect dolphins off Canterbury's coast, following reports that 14 of 24 dolphin deaths around NZ in the past two years were in in Canterbury.

Did Nicola Willis really tell people to save on fuel by putting less stuff in the boot?
The Labour Party said finance minister Nicola Willis’ advice to families struggling with rising fuel prices is to put less stuff in the boot of the car.

Oscars 2026: Here are all the moments you didn't see on TV
Inside the winners room and other insights from behind the scenes.

Fish processor Ikana New Zealand fined $20,000 for nine biosecurity offences
The shellfish came from a restricted biosecurity zone near Nelson and Marlborough.

US regulator threatens to revoke broadcasters' licences over Iran coverage
After Trump criticised media coverage of the Iran war, Carr says he can remove licences if they do not serve the public interest.

Historic firsts, risqué jokes, and a tie: watch top moments from 2026 Oscars
One Battle After Another dominated the night with six awards, while Sinners and Frankenstein weren't far behind.