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Christchurch landlords ordered to pay $400 for broken water feature
The pair won $400 after arguing the urn feature was part of the rental.

Beneficiaries spend 8 percent more than they receive each week - report
They are increasingly struggling to make ends meet, financial mentors say.

Earthquake live updates: Eruption at Rotorua Golf Club hours after 5.9 magnitude quake hit
A golfer said the eruption sounded like 'shotgun sounds, like duck hunting or something'.

Thunderstorm warning lifted after monsoon-like rains sweep Wellington
Rebekah Ward watched floodwaters surge down Wellington's Tinakori Road while having breakfast in Thorndon.

Watch: English gymnast hurt in sickening fall at Commonwealth Games
Competition was delayed while Gabriel Langton received medical attention.

Watch: ‘Full on’ shaking emptied kitchen shelves onto bench and floor, in ‘truly shocking’ 5.9 quake
A Taumarunui woman was left with a ransacked kitchen after a strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck near the lower North Island town early Saturday morning.

The gaps the All Blacks must fill in South Africa
The All Blacks finished July’s tests knowing how they want to play. The Springboks finished theirs knowing how many different teams they can select.

Scott overcomes pressure and big pal Dean to give Scotland golden start
Scotland's Duncan Scott thrilled a home crowd with his swim to gold at Tollcross on the first full day of competition at the Commonwealth Games.

It's the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is 'unrecyclable'
BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.

Police declare 'major incident' as wind change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk
All residents in the village of Nethy Bridge have been evacuated over the threat the wildfire spreading.

UK papers: 'Summer of chaos' and 'water bosses' pay rises'
The wildfires sweeping through Europe is prominent across many of Saturday's papers.

The Warriors phenomenon: Inside NZ’s most passionate fanbase
The Warriors overcame near financial collapse and Covid to become a major NZ sports brand.

New US tariffs likely to face court challenges
Dairy leaders say exemption requests were declined.

Why are teachers paying extra tax? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.

From drones to data: How AI is transforming New Zealand farming
AI tools now help farmers map fertiliser use, count stock and monitor pests.

Chris Brown pleads guilty to affray over London nightclub fight
CCTV showed Chris Brown striking Abraham Diaw with a bottle.

Tech Now
Highlights from the Esports World Cup in Paris and how to build a gaming PC.

12 bodies recovered in PNG maritime disasters as searches continue
Papua New Guinea authorities are managing several separate cases of missing people due to boating incidents in recent days.

State Highway 1 reopens after serious crash in Hunterville
Motorists had earlier been asked to avoid the area completely.

Billy Te Kahika jnr back in hospital after stroke
He said doctors were confident of a full recovery but said it would take time.

Rodri to have back surgery but Maresca brushes off transfer speculation
World Cup winner Rodri is to have back surgery, says new Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca.

Paramount and Warner Bros pause $110bn merger amid legal challenge
Until a judge reaches a final verdict – or until 1 June 2027 – the Hollywood studios will remain completely separate, competing operations.

The human cost of S Korea's ultra-convenient overnight deliveries
Night-time deliveries are ubiquitous in hyper-connected Korea, stirring a debate about working conditions.