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'Sobering reading': Waterways worsening around the country, report reveals
Recent figures showed many rivers and groundwaters were affected by pathogens or nitrate levels that could pose risks to human health.

Watch: Chess master smiles for photo then reports opponent for rules breach
Magnus Carlsen leaned in for a broad grin with his opponent, but the friendly moment was short-lived.

Fujifilm & DoxAI launch fraud check AI in New Zealand
Fujifilm Business Innovation New Zealand teams up with DoxAI to bring AI fraud checks to lenders and insurers, cutting manual document reviews.

Relief at the petrol pump on the way, fuel industry says
RNZ went out to speak to drivers at petrol stations about diesel becoming the most expensive fuel at the pump as it overtakes 98.

Try out an open-source app to access GeForce Now, while you can
GeForce Now is a pretty good solution for PC gaming if you’ve got a big game library, but want to access it remotely, or just without high-powered hardware. But the system is, of course, heavily reliant upon Nvidia — they built the service and the servers, after all. But what...

'Serious worry': Tairawhiti growers fear impacts of Cyclone Vaianu
With the rising cost of fuel and road closures already challenging the region, one of Gisborne's major kiwifruit operations said the storm would feel like a "domino effect".

Motorists warned of delays after car hits power pole in Auckland
Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on Mount Smart Rd at 5.15am on Thursday.

Motorists warned to avoid Waioeka Gorge after overnight slip
The slip occurred overnight on the stretch of highway south of Opotiki. While contractors are already on-site working to clear the debris, the road remains blocked.

The New Mercedes CLA Looks Like a Hit in Europe and a Problem in China

Signed Oasis 'Wonderwall' guitar up for auction
The guitar was played on the band's second album (What's the Story) Morning Glory by Noel Gallagher.

Powerlines down, road closed in Auckland suburb
Repair crews are at a crash site in Onehunga after a crash brought down powerlines.

Otago rally revving up for its 50th year
More than 140 crews would be competing in Dunedin this weekend with close to 40 of them from overseas.

Spending at fuel shops surges 33% as war in Iran and rain hit retail
The jump in fuel costs, likely influenced by the conflict in Iran, contributed to a significant slowdown in broader retail activity.

Police commissioner admits he ‘made a mistake’ after historical complaint comes to light
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has accepted he “made a mistake” when he gave a civilian police employee a pre-charge warning for their possession of cannabis in 2012.

Iran is holding the world economy hostage - Trump’s truce proves its leverage
Analysis - That the ceasefire is conditional on Iran agreeing to reopen the vital waterway is a tacit acknowledgement of Tehran's influence over the world's most important oil chokepoint.

US Department of War flags CNMI economic strain, eyes stronger Indo-Pacific role
The US Department of War has acknowledged mounting economic pressure in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

'Pretty exceptional': MetService issues rare weather watch for entire North Island
Forecasters take 'exceptional' step with blanket weather watch for North Island.

Brazil's Indigenous leader Raoni backs Lula despite protesting against railway in the Amazon

PSL team owner contradicts Mohsin Naqvi on empty stands, says Pakistan was ‘busy driving global peace’

Iran-backed Iraqi militias launch drone attacks near diplomatic facility, Baghdad Airport

Veteran Analyst Says Microsoft, Salesforce to Lead Tech Rally After Ceasefire

Ardijah singer's first solo album a true 'whanau journey'
Betty-Anne Monga's latest album is very much a family affair, she says, with both her sons on board.

Diesel users wear higher costs as prices rise
RNZ went out to speak to drivers at petrol stations about diesel becoming the most expensive fuel at the pump as it overtakes 98.