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Warrior set for milestone outing; injury forces change to winning team
Andrew Webster has named his extended squad for Saturday’s clash with the Dolphins in Wellington.

Winston Peters says Christopher Luxon didn't warn him about leadership vote
"You can tell when the next one's going to happen - not initiated by himself, but by others," the NZ First leader says.

DOC launches satellite sensors trial in remote parks
Satellite sensors trial in New Zealand national parks could save DOC more than GBP £1 million and cut helicopter trips to remote huts and toilets.

ShareGate survey says AI exposed data at 29% of firms
ShareGate survey finds AI tools have surfaced sensitive data at 29% of firms, exposing a widening gap between confidence in governance and reality.

Weather live updates: Hawke’s Bay soaked, Moutoa floodgates opened to ease pressure as rain pushes north
Heavy rain is easing, with cold, gusty southerlies moving in.

NZ Post concerned for Philip Sutton, employee missing since Wellington storm
It's also supporting staff who are coping with the disappearance of one of their colleagues in recent flooding.

Australian company plans $3b lignite-to-fertiliser plant in Southland
Victorian Hydrogen says the plant could deliver 1.5 million tonnes of urea fertiliser using Southland's lignite.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of April 20-26
Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Benefit fraudster to pay back MSD using her own benefit
Judge Tini Clark as she sentenced Kataraina Fay Matiu on a charge of obtaining nearly $25,000 by deception.

The 'preventable tragedy' of an experienced Gisborne diver who used meth
Benjamin Rangi Murray, 58, died from methamphetamine intoxication while free diving off Kaiti Beach in November 2025.

Why sharemarkets are still hitting records - and why NZ's left out
Share markets around the world have hit records this week, undeterred by war, rising interest rates and pressure on fuel supplies.

Peters reveals Luxon kept him in the dark over confidence vote
Winston Peters says he was never told Christopher Luxon was putting his leadership to a vote.

Wellington floods: 'Limitations' on what can be forecast in localised areas - weather expert
However, new tools will be developed once Earth Services and MetService join forces, Chris Brandolino says.

Global dairy prices fall again amid geopolitical tensions
The average price at the fornightly auction fell for the second time this year, dropping 2.7 percent.

Sovos appoints David McCann as Chief Technology Officer
Sovos hires Self Financial veteran David McCann to steer global technology push as it scales AI-driven tax compliance tools for multinational clients.

Person dies in SH1 crash, section of highway closed in Waikato
A second person was injured in the crash on State Highway 1 near Humphrey Road.

One killed in serious crash on SH1
The crash has closed SH1 between Tokoroa to Taupo.

Weather: Localised flooding, more evacuations in lower North Island
Dozens of people were evacuated in the Hastings District as up to 200mm of rain fell in some parts.

Live: Winston Peters on Christopher Luxon's 'horrible distraction' leadership vote
The NZ First leader said having a vote on Luxon's leadership was not a good look, saying there would be "inevitable consequences".

OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting
The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University

Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?
On 25 April each year, New Zealanders at home and around the world mark Anzac Day. Do you know why?

Funding falls short as father tries to get a lift for his disabled daughter
Dinson Thomas said he carries his 13 year-old daughter, who has cerebral palsy, up several steps to get into their house.