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Pukinui population climbs sharply after controversial 1080 drop on Stewart Island
The measure has divided people on Stewart Island, but led to a 52 percent population boost for threatened Southern New Zealand dotterel/Pukinui.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survives confidence vote
Emerging from a caucus meeting which lasted close to three hours, Christopher Luxon said he forced the vote to put media speculation to rest.

CrowdStrike expands MSSP push across Japan & Asia Pacific
CrowdStrike deepens managed security push in Japan and Asia Pacific with Dicker Data and Otsuka to reach more SMBs through channel partners.

Investigation underway after 18 goats shot dead in Pokeno
The incident happened on Ridge Rd on the night of Wednesday, April 13.

The House: Parliament's week of review
MPs are back in the capital after two weeks out in their electorates. The parliamentary week is dominated by the annual review debate and a pair of Treaty settlement bills.

Warning shoppers losing out as credit card benefits cut
BNZ has reduced the number of interest-free days available on two of its credit cards, in response to new interchange fee rules.

Air force aviator dies at Ohakea air base swimming pool
The incident happened just after 6.30am.

Drunk patrons served themselves in pub run in ‘improper manner’
Drunk patrons were caught serving themselves alcohol at a small Otago pub, leading to the licensee surrendering its liquor licence a day before a public hearing.

Hurricanes coach rejects 'Captain Hindsight' over Roigard sub
Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw shuts down "Captain Hindsight" after the controversial decision to replace Cam Roigard in extra time.

Wellington school contaminated by floodwaters
The South Wellington Montessori school will take months to be operational again, its teacher says.

‘Distasteful’: Anger over Jones’ 'butter chicken tsunami’ barb
Political, business and community leaders condemn New Zealand First MP's remarks on the incoming free trade agreement with India.

As it happened: Christopher Luxon survives National leadership vote, refuses to take questions
The PM says he called and won the vote, but left without saying what happened during a meeting of National MPs. Nicola Willis says even the leaders don't know the numbers.

Petrol station asks customers to leave keys at counter before they fill up
A BP station has started asking some customers to leave their keys at the counter before filling up, after an increase in unpaid fuel drive-offs.

18 pet goats shot dead in north Waikato paddock
Police say they were inhumanly shot and left at the property.

Wellington early childhood centre contaminated by floodwaters
The South Wellington Montessori early childhood centre will take months to be operational again, its teacher says.

Remutaka Hill road cut off after roads and properties flood
The critical Remutaka Hill road connecting the Wairarapa region with Wellington is going to be closed for 24 hours.

South Island United looking to secure Pro League top-four spot against Auckland FC
Follow live coverage as South Island United face Auckland FC in the Oceania Pro League in Fiji.

Wellington man 'dumbstruck' to find car on fence after flood
David Fraser said it was like "some surreal artwork that's been placed there".

Police search Manawatu River after reports of person seen in water
Police said it received a report from someone who believed they had seen a person in the river near Fitzherbert Bridge.

Aviator dies after medical event in pool at Royal NZ Air Force base
Emergency services rushed to the base before 7am on Tuesday morning.

Woman who died in Napier bus crash named
Olawande Perpetual Braimoh was pregnant at the time.