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Person dies after crash east of Morrinsville
State Highway 26 is closed at the intersection with State Highway 27 while police investigate the cause of the single vehicle crash.

Motorcyclist critically injured in Te Puke Highway crash
Part of the highway was closed after the crash on Tuesday morning.

Motorist dead after crash on Waikato motorway
State Highway 26 is closed east of Morrinsville after a single-vehicle crash, with motorists warned to avoid the area.

West Auckland butcher gets 1000 applications for meat packer job
Reuben Sharples says it was daunting to see people looking for work whose skill sets were "10, 20 times" what was required.

Election 2026: Winston Peters calls a cross-party accord on the future of retirement “a sham”
NZ First would not be at the table.

New Zealand among 30 countries to condemn Iran 'violent attacks'
The group recognised the UK's attribution of Iran's involvement in a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford air base in Britain.

Trane launches LiquidStack CDU 2.X for AI data centres
Operators can now pre-order a cooling unit that aims to reduce redesigns as GPU roadmaps shift and rack densities for AI servers keep rising.

Teaching Council had powers to stop abusive teacher a decade ago, report finds
A registered teacher who sexually abused children while working at a private education facility was able to continue teaching for years despite a series of missed regulatory warnings, severe delays, and flawed decision-making, an independent review has revealed.

Local leaders and election candidates clash over Queenstown fast-track housing
A fiery public meeting on Monday night laid bare political differences over who should get the final word on the future of the district - local councils or fast-track panels.

Live: Economists doubt debate over 'fiscal plans' will change the vote
Another day on the campaign trail is getting underway, with interviews on Morning Report and more lined up.

A first look inside the country's newest music venue
The revamped outdoor concert venue is due to host singer Olivia Dean to a sold-out crowd on Saturday.

Motorcyclist critically injured in Te Puke Highway crash
A section of Te Puke Highway is closed after a single-motorcycle crash left the rider critically injured.

Auckland startup Capiche seeks backers for dyslexia tool
Backed by more than 1,000 users and 75 schools, the startup is now chasing investors to turn its free tool into a paid business.

Medics swap stethoscopes for sheet music and classical instruments
A group of medics swapped stethoscopes for sheet music recently when the 84-strong New Zealand Doctors' Orchestra came together for its annual charity concert in New Plymouth.

Acalvio launches ShadowPlex AI Agent in Gemini marketplace
Security teams can now generate deception playbooks in minutes, as AI-assisted attacks and enterprise AI systems raise the stakes for defenders.

Samoan rugby player involved in Ben Stokes row sacked by club after second clash
Totoa Auvaa has been stood down with immediate effect following another alleged alcohol-fuelled melee with two men.

Why NVIDIA is the winner
NVIDIA has been so clever that they will likely be the only real winner when the AI bubble eventually bursts.

Is the looming election putting the economy on hold?
It is common to hear, in the run-up to an election, that everything from business investment to the housing market is in a holding pattern, waiting for the result.

National adamant its superannuation stance has not changed
An economist is urging action, while political friends and foes alike are lobbing in their own criticisms.

Mangere has one of the country's lowest voter turnouts. We asked why
About 38 percent of Mangere voters were enrolled in the 2023 election but did not cast a vote.