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Xero sees fifth straight quarter of small business growth
Xero data shows New Zealand small-business sales rose 3.9% in the March quarter, with retail and hospitality leading a broadening recovery.

IDF captures Palestinian man who murdered son, burned his body, infiltrated Israel

Fire at Auckland Kainga Ora apartment block
Dozens of firefighters are tackling a fire at a block of Kainga Ora apartments in the Auckland CBD.

Super Rugby Pacific: Five takeaways from Drua and Moana Pasifika round 12 matches
The Fijian Drua defeated the Highlanders for the very first time, while off-field pressure weighs on Moana Pasifika following their home loss to the Blues.

Austrian woman killed in SH1 crash in Waikato
The woman who died in a crash last month has been identified as Dr Regina Katzenschlager, 61, from Austria.

Diesel and jet fuel stocks up, petrol remains the same, latest data shows
MBIE says overall fuel stocks are well above the minimum requirements and movements reflect usual shipping patterns.

Black Caps bowler penalised for ‘aggressive’ send-off of 15-year-old prodigy
The Black Caps bowler was hit with a demerit point after a confrontational celebration following his wicket of batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Hunt for man after 75yo suffers brain bruise in broad daylight coward punch
A 75-year-old man was left with bruising to the brain after an alleged broad daylight coward punch assault in Whangarei.

Seymour bemoans critics reducing immigration debate to 'soap opera' politics
The ACT leader says those arguing he's just competing with NZ First on immigration should be constructive.

Police appeal for sightings of missing Hamilton boy TJ
Eleven-year-old TJ was last seen at Glenview Community Centre on 29 April.

South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows

Japan PM Takaichi set for talks with Australia's Albanese on energy security

Hamas, Board of Peace clash over disarmament agreement, enter impasse in negotiations

NZ, Singapore prime ministers speak of importance of trade in increasingly volatile world
Christopher Luxon spoke of the "unique powers" countries like Singapore and New Zealand have, and the ability to come together and build, defend, adapt, and reform the world-based order.

Watch: The controversial decision that cost Baby Blacks vital try
A late try by New Zealand captain Haki Wiseman against Argentina was rubbed-out by the officials and cost them the under-20 Rugby Championship title.

Diesel and jet fuel stocks up, petrol steady, but consecutive decreases expected
Diesel and jet fuel stocks are up, with 91 petrol about the same as the previous update, the latest government data shows.

Jade Software revenue rises as profit falls after MADCAP
Jade Software posts 8% revenue growth to NZD $48.8 million as acquisition and investment costs drag profit lower in 2025.

Baby Soul Mathew Turany's cause of death still a mystery more than a decade later
Soul Mathew Turany was 16-weeks-old when he was flown to Christchurch Hospital with a catastrophic head injury.

Why planning reforms have people concerned about the Waitakere Ranges and development
Explainer - Could government reforms lead to increased development in the Waitakere Ranges? Here's why locals are concerned.

Cut-price American butter causing confusion among some shoppers
Cheaper butter has been hitting supermarket shelves in pale yellow and blue packaging.

TVNZ considering whether to pull TV show featuring top chef accused of misconduct
Vaughan Mabee resigned from Amisfield in February following an investigation into his behaviour at the restaurant.

Disgraced former top cop Jevon McSkimming pays back $500 for taxpayer-funded stays at hotels during affair
It comes after multiple attempts by the police commissioner to have the disgraced former top cop reimburse the money.

State-owned farming enterprise Pamu selects new equity partners for Mahiwi farm
The nine-year lease will run with a right of renewal every three years.