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Emergency services respond to serious incident in Aranui, Christchurch
A police spokesperson said there is no risk to the public but cordons are in place.

Alpaca partners Gate for US stocks & tokenised shares
Gate users can now trade US equities, ETFs and tokenised shares as the crypto exchange moves deeper into mainstream investing.

Child reportedly attacked by dog in Christchurch
Stuff understands a child has been injured in a dog attack in Aranui, Christchurch.

Man charged after allegedly driving at family’s golden retriever, killing it
A man faces multiple charges following an alleged reckless driving incident which resulted in the death of a family pet.

Insurance dominates FSC awards

'Send help': Doctor's plea to Health NZ as hospital struggles to cope with demand
Staff at Palmerston North Hospital are working extra shifts to cope with demand, but one doctor warns that is not sustainable.

Rennie reignites the Rieko Ioane debate in All Blacks selection puzzle
The 88-test All Black overlooked for Dave Rennie’s first squad is back at centre for the tour match against the Bulls, their last before the Springboks series.

Black Ferns rookie scores hat-trick to put hand up for test debut
The 22-year-old shines in a 10-try performance as the test side overcomes an early scare.

Sylvia Park workers and locals nervous to go back after man shot by police
Local Lanie Lidasan said she was surprised there had been a shooting in an area she thought was safe.

Did that really happen? Take our quiz on a wild week in politics
How well did you follow the political drama? Take our quiz and find out.

China denies espionage, foreign interference in NZ
The embassy rejects a new report by New Zealand's top spy agency, claiming it contains multiple "false allegations against China".

Victim Support confirms terms of reference for independent investigation into workplace culture
The external review came after reporting by RNZ over claims of a "toxic" and "bullying" workplace culture.

Northland v Taranaki - NPC round 3
Follow live coverage of the NPC round 3 clash between Northland and Taranaki at Semenoff Stadium in Whangarei.

Alpine Fault quake could split Tekapo in two
A major Alpine Fault rupture could leave communities in the Mackenzie District isolated, with councillors warning Tekapo could be split in two and cut off from critical emergency responders.

Election 2026: Another poll puts Opportunity in kingmaker position
A new voter opinion poll suggests Opportunity is in the front row seat to determine the next government

Sobering markdown: Canva slashes valuation by $10b as AI reality bites
For years, Canva has been the undisputed darling of the local start-up scene, carrying the expectations of an entire industry.

Southland says it is missing the love when it comes to South Island infrastructure
Head of the Southland Chamber of Commerce said she still felt her region was badly overlooked and its potential underestimated.

Fiji court rules COI report into Malimali appointment was unlawful, null and void
The Fiji High Court has ruled that the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner, in its entirety is null and void.

Application modernisation services market set to soar
Corporate cloud migration and AI tools are set to drive the application modernisation services market to USD $81.24 billion by 2034.

Popular Grey Lynn bar to close for good after 24 years
The Gypsy Tea Room will close on Sunday after 24 years in the central Auckland suburb.

Deadly Tauranga landslides public submission process extended
A government inquiry was launched after landslides at Mount Maunganui and Papamoa killed eight people in January this year.