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Warriors receive injury boost ahead of do-or-die NRL semifinal
The Warriors face the Newcastle Knights at Eden Park on Sunday evening.

Thousands of NZ buildings no longer require earthquake strengthening
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown welcomes the legislation, saying "common sense has prevailed" for building owners in the city.

Fire crews battle Canterbury shed blaze
Large plumes of black smoke from the fire can be seen as far away as Christchurch.

Firefighters battle large blaze at firewood shed in rural Canterbury
Fire and Emergency NZ were alerted to the 30 by 30 farm shed on fire on Ellesmere Rd at around 3.10pm.

'Yarnarchists' blanket Christchurch for annual yarn bomb festival
This year the festival will feature a silent disco tour, with participants donning yarn-bombed headsets and dancing their way through the collection of artworks.

Greenpeace protests Conservation Amendment Bill in downtown Auckland
The environmental group claims 35,000 attended the march, but police report somewhat less.

$80k isn't much, how have I ended up near the top tax rate? Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.

Bay of Plenty host Hawke's Bay in round eight of the NPC
Follow live coverage of the NPC round 8 clash between Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay.

Black Caps all-rounder in doubt for T20 series after injuring shoulder during promotion shoot for Sky
Black Caps all-rounder Rachin Ravindra dislocated his right shoulder while attempting to take a diving catch during filming for broadcaster Sky.

Homicide investigation launched after woman found dead in Wellington
Emergency services were called to Gahagan Way, Newlands, around 4am.

Greens vow to scrap Government’s ‘corporate’ conservation push
The announcement comes as the Coalition Government faces continued opposition over its environmental reforms

Police appeal for video footage after 2am street attack sent a man to hospital
Emergency services were called to Peel St in Gisborne following reports of an assault.

‘Very lucky’ kayakers rescued after capsizing in chilly sea conditions
Three kayakers are safe but “chilly” after capsizing off the coast of Auckland.

Tokomanawa Queens go big by signing WNBA import Hailey Van Lith
The Tokomanawa Queens have pulled off another major coup by signing WNBA player Hailey Van Lith.

Waikato host Manawatu in NPC round eight clash
Follow live coverage of the NPC round 8 clash between Waikato and Manawatu.

Police helicopter crew rescues 'ill-prepared' kayakers in Auckland
One of the Eagle helicopter's crew entered the water to help the group, after they capsized in Maraetai on Saturday.

Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.

Forest and Bird calls for fast-tracked coal mining application to be declined
The EPA has asked mining company Bathurst for more information about how it would protect wildlife in Buller.

Homicide investigation launched after woman found dead in Wellington suburb
Emergency services were called to Gahagan Way at around 4am, where the woman was located deceased.

Speldhurst still waiting for speed sign change
Speldhurst residents are still waiting for the promised 80km/h limit to appear on the road signs.

Tech Now
Adrienne Murray follows NASA scientists in Iceland researching a rare total solar eclipse.

Man left unconscious and another in custody after assault in Gisborne
The victim of the assault was left unconscious and requiring hospital treatment.