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Motorcyclist dies in crash near Hastings
The motorbike rider died at the scene.

Fatal crash on Kapiti Coast
One person has died in a crash at Peka Peka.

AI to help planes avoid climate-warming 'sky graffiti'
A new UK trial hopes to reduce the condensation trails from planes, which can trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere.

Meola Reef harbour crossing: Mayor could use own fund to pay for study
Wayne Brown says while it would be good to have consensus among councillors for funding of the crossing study, "I've got my own budget".

Lendr secures $100 million bank funding
Specialist Auckland-based property lender, Lendr has secured an immediate $100 million warehouse funding facility from Westpac.

Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief'
The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.

Luxury hotel with 145 rooms and conference centre coming to Dunedin
The 145-room hotel is expected to open near the end of 2028.

Ancient waka excavation: No govt assurances around further funding
The remaining section of the waka is still exposed to erosion, storm surges and the risk of permanent loss.

Warriors coach makes his call on who replaces Luke Metcalf
It’s a familiar name in the Warriors’ No.7 jersey for this week, but a hamstring strain will not end Luke Metcalf’s season.

Datagrid pledges less water, generator use at Southland AI factory
The company told business leaders it had slashed its planned water use by 70 percent and more than halved its backup generator requirements.

Principals urge cross-party support for initiative to end curriculum disruption
NZPF president said successive governments had been responsible for the "upheaval".

'I'm really appalled for what they've done' - More parents continue fight over coloured sand
A Christchurch couple's Disputes Tribunal win has seen more parents speak up about their fight to hold Kmart accountable.

'Nelson Tenths' bill passing finally settles 180-year land dispute
In 1845, a Crown grant stated a tenth of all land used for the Nelson settlement would be reserved in a trust for the customary owners, but this did not happen.

Kanye West announces tour dates in Russia
The musician would be the first major Western artist to play Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.

‘Foolish’ David Warner ordered to use breathalyser lock on car after drink driving
Former Test opener, who was fined $1,810 after pleading guilty, had drunk three glasses of wine when he was stopped by police.

Starling open-sources AI memory standard for organisations
The free standard aims to give firms control of AI memory as Starling positions repository governance as central to sovereignty debates.

Former AMP Life policyholders moving to Asteron
Resolution Life, which acquired AMP Life a number of years ago is proposing moving the AMP policyholders to Asteron Life.

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Coup collateral: Luxon tells defence industry not to ‘catastrophise’ after new minister cancels meetings
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has downplayed concerns after his new defence minister had to cancel top level meetings with his counterparts from Japan and Australia.

Gisborne District Council open to change over forestry management of slash, sediment
Council chief executive Nedine Thatcher Swann acknowledged the appointment of a government facilitator and promised to engage constructively with him.