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Pair's convictions over Red Fox Tavern killing quashed by Supreme Court
Chris Bush was gunned down at the Marmarua pub in 1987.

Weather live: Road closures as heavy rain, snow cause disruption in South Island
The red warning carries the risk of a 'threat to life' from dangerous rivers, significant floods and impassable roads, agencies warn.

Have we reached breaking point yet?
When it comes to controlling, censoring and restricting the internet, politicians may soon find out that the patience of the public is limited.

EU-style tariff 'could be advantageous' in New Zealand
The three-euro tariff is intended to level the playing field with low-cost global manufacturers like Temu.

Bereaved family fails in attempt to sue landlord over home infested with dangerous mould
An elderly tenant died from lung disease a month after inspectors found excessive amounts of mould may be affecting his health.

Sexual assault, child protection cases reopened amid concerns about senior officer
The re-investigations follow a "rapid review" of 1000 files that were under the oversight of the officer.

Woman forced to park across bike lane so disabled husband can get into home
Wellington's Aro St residents had car parks removed and replaced with an uphill cycleway.

'Substantive, potentially systemic' supermarket concerns raised by Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has concluded that supermarket competition is still weak in pricing, range and access.

Our Changing World: Building a nation-wide model of landslide risk
As the frequency of major landslide events increases, researchers are trying to get ahead by developing forecasting tools.

Is an election really bad for the economy?
We are often told that the economy goes on hold in the lead-up to the election, a Westpac economist thinks it's a bit of an urban legend.

'Still room' to expand pharmacists' healthcare services, Labour leader says
If in government, Chris Hipkins says his party will also improve hospital infrastructure and grow the workforce.

Trump: I got red card overturned
US president admits lobbying Gianni Infantino to overturn Folarin Balogun’s suspension because he ‘didn’t think it was a foul’

Check Point report: vulnerabilities drive cyber risk rise
Security teams are being pushed to prioritise more than ever, as vulnerabilities now make up 42.6% of critical exposures, Check Point says.

No injuries reported as Super Typhoon Bavi leaves CNMI, recovery begins
The National Weather Service in Guam says tropical storm conditions are gradually easing, but a typhoon warning remains in place for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

Trail of blood led searchers to missing climber's body
Taranaki Maunga is an "infamously treacherous mountain", says the coroner looking into the death of climber Vladimir Levchenko.

Commissioner calls on politicians to avoid hateful speech
The Relations Commissioner said she worried this year's election could provide a platform for hateful messages.

Series of failings in Oranga Tamariki's handling of baby killed by father - review
There was "minimal analysis" of risk and no documented analysis of medical evidence against the family's explanation for the baby's injuries, a review has found.

NZ workers slow to adopt AI, but many hide how much they use it - report
More than a third of NZ workers feel a sense of guilt when using AI to produce high-quality work, according to new data.