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A new Southland datacentre would be the country's second-largest drain on power
The country's two biggest users of electricity could both soon be located in Southland if resource consents for a new data centre bring the project to life.

NZ, Samoa vow to combat flow of drugs through Pacific 'super highway'
Prime minister Christopher Luxon and his Samoan counterpart have signed memorandums of understanding for Police and Customs to work together and share more information.

About $8 million available to cover asbestos sand clean-up costs, document indicates
An Education Ministry document indicates it has about $8 million available to cover asbestos sand clean-up costs insurance companies won't cover.

Christchurch community leaders uneasy about plan to pump partially-treated sewage into sea
Christchurch community leaders are uneasy about the proposal for pumping out sewage from the fire-damaged Bromley wastewater plant in an effort to lessen the stench.

Southland - New Zealand's power centre
The country's two biggest users of electricity could both soon be located in Southland if resource consents for a new data centre bring the project to life.

Singer's 'insane' debut at C2C country music show
Luton's Olivia Lynn says her nan, who loved Dolly Parton, inspired her to take up country music.

Key takeaways from this year's Academy Awards
Here are takeaways from Sunday night's Oscars ceremony, Hollywood's annual celebration of the best performances in the movie business.

Petrol price could hit $4, economists warn
Oil prices have already shot up dramatically and it's feasible they'll go even higher, economists say.

Our Changing World: How to grow a kiwi
Combining conservation and eco-tourism, the National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua last year turned 30 years old. What's been learned in that time?

2500 Te Whatu Ora PAKS staff ratify new collective agreement, PSA says
The PSA said its members working in policy, advisory, knowledge and services - known as PAKS - voted overhelmingly in favour of the deal.

Have you seen Jane? Concerns for missing Auckland woman
Jane was last seen in Saint Johns yesterday afternoon.

Emergency doctors estimate AI scribe 'Heidi' saving up to 10 minutes per patient
The tool, known as Heidi, was trialled in Hawke's Bay Hospital's ED, before the government announced it was being rolled out to all hospitals earlier this month.

French Pacific voters elect their town leaders in municipal elections
There were a few surprises in both in New Caledonia and French Polynesia in the first round of polls, and many townships will go back to the polling stations for the second round on Sunday.

How to remove mould from clothing and stop it growing in wardrobes and drawers
Mould needs the perfect combination of moisture, warmth and suitable nutrients to grow. Wardrobes and drawers often provide all three.

High fuel prices putting pressure on families already struggling with basic living costs - budgeting service
Finance Minister Nicola Willis said she was looking at targeted, temporary support for some households if the Middle East conflict worsened.

BBC urges court to dismiss Trump Panorama lawsuit
The US president is suing for defamation over the way Panorama spliced together parts of a speech he made.

Oscars 2026: All the looks from the red carpet
See what nominees and guests for the 98th Academy Awards wore to the ceremony.

One man, two brutal killings two decades apart: How the mental health system 'failed everybody'
More than two decades after killing his partner, Leslie Parr killed again, this time his mother. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood investigates.

Leaked papers show 'extreme risk' around Health NZ decentralisation
The government two years ago castigated Health NZ for loose financial controls and embarked on a $2 billion savings plan, rolling back large parts of the centralisation reforms of 2022.