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Tauranga Hospital Emergency Department staff declare 'state of emergency'
They said a patient collapsing in the wait room toilet is a stark reminder as overcrowding becomes normalised.

Four people trapped in Christchurch hotel lift rescued by firefighters
Emergency services were called to the central Christchurch Novotel hotel on Tuesday morning after four people were trapped on the ninth floor.

McSkimming scandal prompted a sweep of police devices. It found 21 more cases
New monitoring introduced after the former deputy commissioner’s downfall identified 21 police employees over searches potentially linked to pornography or other concerning material.

Explainer: Why is everyone talking about AI and the end of the world?
Explainer - In the past week, debate about AI's safety and dangers has reached a fever pitch. What exactly is going on?

Ministers confirm law change on councils' development contributions on the way
It follows concerns from Auckland Council over unanticipated development, and the infrastructure bill the council faces.

The real reason behind the AI cautions
Are we really in danger of being wiped out by AI? I don't think so, I believe I know the real reasons that AI companies are calling for regulation and a slow-down in the pace of development.

Loss of injured All Blacks captain to be off-set by the return of his predecessor
Former captain Scott Barrett is on track to return for Taranaki this month.

Here's where the biggest tech names stand on slowing AI development

Pollock still 'open to new opportunities' as Northampton talks go on
Henry Pollock continues to play hardball in his negotiations over a Northampton Saints contract extension, insisting he is still open to offers from elsewhere.

Graham & Ure make Pocognoli's first Scotland squad
Stoke City centre-half Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure will receive their first full Scotland call-ups on Tuesday when Sebastien Pocognoli names his first squad as head coach.

Leeds inflict heavy defeat on Newcastle to climb to third
Dominic Calvert-Lewin stars as Leeds United go third in the Premier League with a superb performance to inflict a heavy 4-1 defeat on Newcastle United at Elland Road.

In pictures: Stars on red carpet at Emmy Awards in LA
The biggest night in the US TV calendar is taking place, and stars are on the Emmy Awards red carpet.

Snow to impact roads, high country as front moves up Aotearoa
A front moving up the country will bring snow and cooler temperatures to the South Island.

ACT pledges to freeze adult minimum wage, lower youth training rate
The party says wages can sustainably rise when workers become more productive and businesses can afford to pay more.

Child sex offender wins bid to stay in New Zealand
The man pleaded guilty to performing indecent acts on a child in 2023.

Llamas reduce number of dog attacks on sheep on Auckland council farms
The Auckland council farms - or parks - have successfully reduced the number of roaming dog attacks on ewes and lambs thanks to six protective llamas that were introduced last year.

Second big bank CEO departs
Last week Antonia Watson finished up as Chief Executive of ANZ and today ASB announced Vittoria Shortt is stepping down as CEO and Managing Director after almost nine years.

Athlete soiled herself but kept racing. Now Hyrox has apologised
Hyrox says it is changing its processes after officials allowed an athlete to continue competing in Beijing, sparking hygiene concerns and demands for refunds.

No weekend game for Manchester derby VAR officials
The video assistant referee for the Manchester derby, Matt Donohue, and his assistant VAR, Blake Antrobus, are not appointed for this weekend's Premier League games.

Calvert-Lewin stars but Botman struggles - player ratings for Leeds v Newcastle
How Leeds United and Newcastle United's players rated following their Premier League match.