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Auckland businesses on CRL opening
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hailed the occasion as a major achievement but some businesses hope it was worth all the pain and disruption.

Bayeux Tapestry unveiled to UK public for first time at British Museum
Visitors tell the BBC it was a "real privilege" to be among the first to see the tapestry in England.

Medical centre refused to hand over defibrillator as man died outside, witnesses say
Bystanders say Auckland clinic staff refused a life-saving defibrillator and even a pillow for a man dying on the path outside.

Theatregoer who throttled woman at show is jailed
Malcolm Potier attacked the audience member after she started singing along, a judge is told.

NZ government agencies leaving door open to hackers, cyber security company warns
Many of New Zealand's government agencies do not have high enough email security, international cyber security company warns.

Epson expands regional presence with new larger A/NZ offices and enhanced customer experience
Epson Australia and New Zealand has expanded its regional presence with a move to larger, modern premises designed to support continued business growth and enhance the customer and partner experience.

Fact check: How safe is your KiwiSaver from Labour’s capital gains tax really?
We inspect National’s claim that Labour’s CGT will hit KiwiSaver and small businesses.

Te Pati Maori co-leader distances himself from ‘racist’ comment on his Facebook page
Te Pati Maori said the comment had been made by a “young volunteer” and steps had been taken to ensure responses were “appropriately managed” in future.

NRL: Warriors scalpers' demands for $500 a ticket slammed as a 'kick in the teeth'
Supporters who missed out on Saturday's sold-out qualifying final say scalpers are exploiting genuine fans.

Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong trespassed from the University of Otago
Controversial Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong has been trespassed from the University following students reporting his behaviour made them feel unsafe.

Members of public gave CPR to dying Auckland man, allege medical centre refused use of defibrillator
A retired health worker says she spent 15 minutes giving CPR to the man on a busy Auckland street.

Shannon Frizell makes NZ rugby return as Tasman take on Otago in NPC
Follow live coverage of the NPC round 7 clash between Otago and Tasman at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

Close libraries for a day or kill animals - Christchurch councillor says over Orana Park financial woes
Orana Wildlife Park's leaders said they are working with key partners after revealing a $4m hole in the park's budget.

Search continues for 52-year-old missing from Opotiki
Billyjoe Pereniki was reported missing from his home on Opape Beach Rd on Monday, and was last seen on August 30.

'Pretty cool' fish with see-through head discovered in Fiordland
Using Marmite, what is believed to be a new species of fish has been lured from the depths of Lake Manapouri and Lake Te Anau.

Resold tickets for Warriors v Dolphins could be cancelled, Ticketmaster warns
Ticketmaster has pointed out the NRL's ticket terms restrict unauthorised resale for the Warriors game.

Orthopaedic Surgeon hopes $300m HNZ funding will ease growing waitlists
A North Shore Orthopaedic Surgeon said they had around 2300 people currently on the waitlist.

Outdoors schemes funded to help fight youth crime
Is sport the answer to cutting youth crime and re-offending by tamariki? The Government hopes so.

Family ‘heartbroken’ after ‘much-loved son’ fatally struck by train
Vinnie Jr died after being fatally struck by a train at the Baldwin Ave station on Wednesday.

Watch: The moment controversial councillor is trespassed from university
A man was waiting in a carpark with a trespass notice to serve under-fire Dunedin councillor Benedict Ong. The only problem was Cr Ong had parked somewhere else. Two hours later he was served.