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Police investigate possible link between dead body found in house fire, and a fatal car crash
Police are investigating a possible link between a house fire where a person was found dead during a scene examination, and a nearby fatal car crash.

Fatal crash, body found at fire scene may be linked - Police
A body found at a house fire on Friday may be linked to a fatal car crash earlier this week in the Ruapehu district, police said.

Labour selects Kingi Kiriona to contest Hauraki-Waikato
Kingi Kiriona is the founder of Maori education provider, TupuOra, a former journalist and the tutor of Waikato-based kapa haka, Te Iti Kahurangi.

Tether extends $127.5 million in funding to crypto platform Drift as critics blast rival Circle for failing to freeze hacked funds

Weather live updates: Wellington motorists urged to delay travel due to flash flooding
The flooding is particularly bad in parts of Lower Hutt and Westport.

Luxon meets world leaders for talks about re-opening the Strait of Hormuz
The prime minister joined a virtual meeting of more than 30 world leaders overnight to discuss a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

TestRail launches AI test script generation in beta
TestRail adds AI test script generation to version 10.2, aiming to cut boilerplate coding and help QA teams scale automation faster.

Live: Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island
The latest warning applies to Kapiti Coast, Upper Hutt City, Hutt City, Porirua City, Wellington City, South Wairarapa, and is expected to be accompanied by heavy rain and wind.

Bishop 'unhappy' investigation into police breath testing taking so long
The Transport Minister has told officials to hurry up and give him a full briefing on an independent analysis of police breath testing data.

Transport Minister Chris Bishop brushes off leadership bid questions
The Transport Minister Chris Bishop is playing down political pressure following recent poll results, insisting he remains focused on the job and confident in the Prime Minister.

Is a recession going to put my life savings at risk? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.

Nepal cataract operation a window on ‘god of sight’ Dr Sanduk Ruit
Restoring sight is just part of an inspiring experience at Nepal's Tilganga Eye Hospital.

Former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger killed after car hit by train
Austrian, who was capped 33 times by his country and was David Seaman’s understudy, dies aged 48

Forum responds to current global fuel and energy challenges
The Pacific Islands Forum troika Leaders have agreed to activate the Biketawa Declaration, placing the region on a co-ordinated high alert framework to respond to the unfolding energy security crisis.

Ex-CEO, ex-CFO of bankrupt AI company charged with fraud

Black Ferns’ test against Canada delayed by tornado warning in Kansas
Their second match of the Pacific Four Series is in doubt because of extreme weather in Kansas City.

TV stars renovating Welsh chapel into dream home 'here for good'
Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth are on a quest to transform a 163-year-old chapel in north Wales.

US-sanctioned currency exchange says $15 million heist done by "unfriendly states"
Grinex says needed hacking resources "available exclusively to ... unfriendly states."

Black Ferns v Canada live updates: Pacific Four Series test, Kansas City
Live updates of the Pacific Four Series test between the Black Ferns and Canada.

Clair Obscur takes top Bafta Games Award but misses out on clean sweep
The French role-playing game is crowned at another ceremony - but takes just a handful of awards home.

This Gorgeous Adventure Bike Is as Capable as It Is Approachable

Authorities Seize Over 1,800 Bottles of Counterfeit Alcohol in Raid

‘What’s a red card?’: Highlanders coach fumes after ugly high shot knocks out All Blacks prospect
Jamie Joseph questioned the officials after losing Caleb Tangitau and voiced his gripes after their dramatic loss to the Blues.