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Lines company offers reward to help reduce copper theft
There have been more instances of copper theft in North Canterbury since January, compared to the whole of last year according to MainPower.

White Ferns lose to South Africa Proteas Women in second T20
South Africa have levelled the five match series at 1-1.

New health funding for winter a drop in the bucket - unions
"When you starve the sector for so long, you can't just suddenly dial it up," says the Aged Care Association.

Four men taken into custody after major police operation in Auckland
Police have swarmed a part of central Auckland after being called to a serious incident.

Western Bay of Plenty sees boost in childhood vaccination rates
Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation says "pressure free korero" and giving people space are the keys to success

NZ economy to face crunch point over next two weeks - economist
Treasury's worst case scenario of a 3.7 percent rise in inflation is still too optimistic, says a leading economist.

Fire Destroys High-End Auto Shop in Canada, EV Battery Risks Draw Attention

Police, Border Patrol arrest two for online incitement against Israel, support for Iranian regime

Melbourne’s most colourful new hotel
From speakeasy-style entrances to monkey-themed lighting, Melbourne’s newest Hotel Indigo is anything but conventional.

Fuel and grocery prices are on the rise - what are you doing to keep costs down?
We want to know what you’re doing to stay afloat.

Whakaari / White Island volcanic alert level lowered
A minor eruption took place last week.

Several police cars involved in Auckland pursuit
A police spokesperson said the incident had resolved but would not provide further details.

NCS links agentic AI to NVIDIA stack for sovereign use
NCS integrates its agentic AI platforms with NVIDIA AI Enterprise to deliver sovereign, production-grade AI for regulated sectors across Asia.

Super Rugby power rankings: Overdue derby to test high-flying Hurricanes
Where does your team rate in Stuff’s latest power rankings?

Mother's fuel bill triples after child no longer eligible for government-funded school bus
Palmerston North Boys' High School rector David Bovey said about 300 students at the school were affected by bus route changes.

Man accused of making up sexual assault allegations to get reduced prison sentence
A man who claims he was sexually assaulted as a teen by an older man decades ago has been accused of making up the allegation to get a prison sentence reduced.

South Africa beat White Ferns to level series after Melie Kerr’s 100th T20I wicket
The five-match T20 international series is locked at 1-1 heading into Friday’s third match in Auckland.

Born with a broken heart: The little boy that has never left hospital
Prescily George is sharing her son’s journey online.

Home invasion in Howick leads to police chase across Auckland
Offenders armed with a machete left a property in Howick, with the chase ending in the city centre.

Supermarket price warning issued by Consumer NZ
Shoppers are "continually" being affected by potentially unfair or excessive pricing, says Consumer NZ.

NZ to work closely with Pacific on stopping drug 'super highway'
New Zealand police will work more with counterparts in Samoa and Tonga to try and stop the flow of illicit drugs through the region.

Watch: Labour leader Chris Hipkins holds media conference over ex-wife's allegations
The claims - which do not relate to any unlawful activity - were posted on Jade Paul's private Facebook page on Sunday evening.

New Zealand born US Marine denied citizenship says system is flawed
Paul Canton said US citizenship had been promised to him when he signed up to the Marine Corps.

Rising petrol prices sees spike in Trade Me searches for electric vehicles
The site said it experienced a 142 percent increase in searches for EVs in March compared to February.