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Body found on shore of Lake Tekapo
The discovery of the body is the second such incident at the site in the last week.

Fifa World Cup: England v Croatia live updates, Group L clash in Dallas
Live updates of the Fifa World Cup clash between England and Croatia in Dallas.

Portugal and Ronaldo frustrated in shock draw with World Cup minnows
DR Congo earned a battling point against a Portuguese side led by Cristiano Ronaldo playing at his sixth FIFA World Cup.

Helmet saved sailor’s life after ship equipment failure, report finds
A crew member aboard bulk carrier Thor Nitnirund was hospitalised for a month after he was injured by a lifting system which snapped and knocked him over.

New Plymouth District Council fuel costs soar, but not expected to affect rates
It paid $111,157 for fuel over March, April, and May - compared to $77,955 over the same period in 2025.

Maps reveal where conservation land could be sold off after government reforms
More than half of protected conservation land could become easier for the government to sell.

Frustrations abound as MPs scrutinise social housing 'shocker'
The Housing Minister has acknowledged the increase in rent for social housing tenants was based on "no particular science".

'A risk to life': Social workers called out for no-shows on keeping kids safe
Chief victims advisor Ruth Money says it is infuriating Oranga Tamariki isn't sending social workers to critical meetings for keeping abused children from harm.

Iwi leader Mike Smith asks UN to intervene before government introduces new climate law
The government is introducing legislation to prevent companies from being sued over damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions.

When you have a name people say is 'too hard'
Ever felt pressured to pick up a nickname because, frankly, it's just easier than people changing your name or leaving bits of it out altogether?

Germany, Poland sign defence cooperation pact to boost eastern flank

Thousands of ultra-Orthodox men demonstrate against the Israeli draft

Knesset approves MK Tally Gotliv’s immunity in Shin Bet officer identity exposure case

"Dangerous" AI models are coming no matter what
AI models with advanced hacking capabilities will soon be the norm.

Watch: Glenn Phillips sports sunglasses in leading Black Caps fightback against England
The Black Caps neared 300 despite some soft dismissals on the first day of the second test at the Oval.

Police called to Lake Tekapo after body seen in shallows
Police have contacted an overseas consulate to notify the next of kin of a man found dead on the shore of Lake Tekapo.

Watch: Cobbo scores hat-trick as Queensland masterclass forces Origin decider
The Maroons blew New South Wales off the park with a devastating second-half performance at the MCG.

Residents breathe sigh of relief over progress on fixing Bromley plant stench
The stink has plagued Christchurch's eastern suburbs since a fire almost five years ago.

Louise Upston announces $4m increase to marketing campaigns targeting overseas tourists
The government is ramping up its charm offensive to Australian, American, and Chinese tourists.

Small business productivity continues to lag
New Zealand's small business productivity has slipped and remains below the long-term average, according to newly released findings.

Why now could be your chance to move to a nicer house
New data shows it has become cheaper to 'trade up' in some parts of the country.

'I don't have a life': The physical and emotional toll of caregiving for a loved one
A 70-year-old woman caring for her mentally disabled husband all by herself says she doesn't have a life anymore and no longer feels like an individual.

Do house prices still double every 10 years?
The 2020s is shaping up to be the decade with the weakest house price growth in the past 70 years.