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Person killed in crash involving bus and pedestrian
A person has died after a crash involving a bus and a pedestrian in Napier, police say.

South Island gets its first crisis recovery café
The government is providing funding to bring the total number of crisis recovery cafés around the country from six to eight.

Man charged with attempted murder in attack on home of OpenAI's Sam Altman
The Texas man, who also faces federal felony charges, allegedly had documents advocating for violence against AI executives.

Mum refused to let nurses into her home hours before disabled toddler was found dead
Stormy Lee Ryder admits manslaughter charge and will be sentenced in June.

Trees taken down, shelter removed amid legal fight over 500-apartment development
The Sanctuary Mahi Whenua Gardens in Auckland is unhappy after parts of their garden were removed to accommodate early construction works.

Influential NZ fashion label 'pressing pause'
After 10 years, Wynn Hamlyn has announced the current collection will be the last - for now.

Blackmagic expands Resolve with new Photo page & cameras
Blackmagic adds stills editing to DaVinci Resolve 21 as it unveils new cameras, live audio software and 100G IP production gear.

McDonald's, Iran, and the pope: Trump's bizarre press conference
Watch: "This doesn't look staged does it?" Trump asked reporters after receiving the delivery at the White House.

Ministry sorry after rejecting woman's benefit to care for son
Her 4-year-old requires round-the-clock care and has a life-threatening condition, but a mother had to battle officials to get the money.

Nearly 18% of marketing emails miss inboxes, study finds
APAC marketers urged to tighten email deliverability as Sinch Mailgun study says weaker inbox placement is draining returns despite heavier AI adoption.

Alleged jewellery thief leaves wearing police issued bracelets instead
The 24-year-old appeared in Manukau District Court charged with burglary and possession of an offensive weapon.

Rugby: Fiji Drua confirm head coach Glen Jackson's departure
Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson is set to part ways with the club at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, the Fiji-based franchise confirmed on Tuesday.

Charlisse Leger-Walker becomes first NZ drafted to WNBA team
Charlisse Leger-Walker has been selected with the 18th pick by the Connecticut Sun .

Humanforce launches Connect for frontline labour fulfilment
Humanforce broadens frontline labour platform with Connect, uniting agency management, private marketplaces and contingent workforce orchestration.

Only coach to beat the Hurricanes this season is quitting
Glen Jackson has announced his departure from the Fijian Drua despite leading them to the upset of the competition.

Watch: Six youths arrested after extraordinary police chase in Gisborne
The early morning police pursuit was captured in Gisborne, where six young people have been arrested.

Firm building emergency network onto its fourth CEO this year
Leadership churn has been occurring at the top of a $1.6 billion public safety project.

Watch: Storm chaser captures Cyclone Vaianu's ferocity
As some residents were facing evacuations, one man was racing into the wind.

Are you getting stung by 'lazy tax'?
Lazy tax, busy tax or ignorance tax. here are five ways you might be paying it. And how to avoid it.

Legacy tech blocks AI projects across Asia Pacific
IDC study says outdated systems are stalling AI rollouts across Asia Pacific, while digitally mature firms far outpace peers on revenue.