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Scrapping Broadcasting Standards Authority will hit standards, experts say
An academic says the decision to scrap the BSA was momentous and he is concerned about the impact it could have on journalism, and therefore democracy.

Could the Crusaders cavalry be making a comeback?
The iconic mascots might be making a return.

New species of big-lipped koala identified in Western Australia

‘He’s just struggling’: All Blacks captain’s return up in air
Scott Barrett is unlikely to return after the Crusaders’ bye, and it’s unclear when he will be fit.

Six workers in trucks allegedly jump and bottle teens in ‘vicious’ Auckland attack
A 17-year-old and his cousin were allegedly attacked by six men while walking home from a Beach Haven Four Square.

Tauranga pub closes ‘for good’ after 26 years of ‘memories’
In a message on its website, the pub said it had made the “tough decision” to close after 26 years of “memories”.

Auckland's Southern Line train services cancelled after truck hits rail bridge
Auckland Transport says Southern Line services are now running via the Eastern line between Waitemata and Otahuhu.

Hurricanes lose All Blacks star to calf injury
The table-topping Canes could be without All Blacks gun Cam Roigard for the rest of the regular season.

Teen facing over 20 charges after Canterbury-wide crime spree
An 18-year-old man is facing more than 20 charges after a series of "opportunistic" thefts from cars and homes across Canterbury.

AI-generated identity fraud reported by more than half of businesses - report
The report from Lumin says there was an average cost of $2.2 million for each attack.

Christchurch Kart Club's last chance for a new home
Christchurch City Council is being urged to back a multimillion-dollar plan to relocate the Christchurch Kart Club after decades of delays.

The Three Waters shadow hanging over council amalgamations
Analysis - National's local government reforms face one of the same problems Labour encountered with Three Waters, with councils at risk of being left out in the cold.

State Highway 1 fully reopens on Kapiti Coast following crash
The three-vehicle crash near the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway on Kapiti Coast earlier partially blocked lanes on State Highway 1.

Zelenskyy blasts ‘absolute cynicism’ as deadly Russian barrage hits Ukraine before planned ceasefire

Philippines urges Myanmar to grant ASEAN envoy access to Aung San Suu Kyi

Reaction to scrapping of Broadcasting Standards Authority
An academic says the decision to scrap the BSA was momentous and he is concerned about the impact it could have on journalism, and therefore democracy.

OpenAI and PwC build finance AI agents for CFO teams
OpenAI and PwC partner on AI agents for finance chiefs, targeting planning, reporting and controls across core workflows.

'Exhausted, relieved': Asian fusion bakery shuttered within a year
A year ago, keen pastry fans lined up around the block for the shop's opening. On the weekend, Fankery sold their last two cheesecakes.

State Highway 1 partially blocked on Kapiti Coast following crash
Lanes are partially blocked on State Highway 1 near the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway on Kapiti Coast following a three-vehicle crash.

State Highway 1 partially blocked in Wellington after three-vehicle crash
A three-vehicle crash has partially blocked lanes on SH1 near Peka Peka, causing heavy traffic and significant delays for motorists.

Trump goes ‘woke’ with a sudden change of mind
The AI alarm bells are ringing louder for Donald Trump, prompting an abrupt U-turn.

Four arrested after stealing petrol from service stations in stolen car
Police said throughout Tuesday a Nissan, which was stolen overnight on Monday in Dunedin, was reported to have committed petrol drive-offs.