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Avalanche kills climber on ‘intermediate’ peak experts warn has hidden dangers
Emergency services were called just after 10am to Mt Dixon where Senior Sergeant Craig Ellison said a Search and Rescue response was activated.

Coalition by Christmas? Don't bet on it
Both Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins refused to put a deadline on coalition talks, raising the prospect of Christmas being swallowed up by political horse-trading.

Wellington family shaken after pedestrian breaks windscreen of car with them inside
Olivia Fuller said she saw a pedestrian throw something at their windscreen.

Phoenix super-sub scores with first touch after coach’s ‘go win it for us’ challenge
Sent on with instructions to win the game, returning striker Riley Bidois scored with his first touch to seal a 2-1 victory over Victory.

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes 5km south of Napier
The 23km-deep quake hit at 11.54am on Monday, with GeoNet recording light shaking.

Don't fall for this - how to protect yourself from AI scams
Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

Samoan PM accused of being 'a leader who believes he is above the law'
A former editor of Samoa's only independent daily newspaper has characterised Samoan Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt as a "dictator".

Vanuatu PM Napat could face fresh no-confidence motion in November, local media reports
Local media report politicking behind the scenes ahead of the 5 November parliament sitting, though no formal motion has been lodged.

Kiwibank workers strike over pay offer
The workers' union says the 2.25 percent offer 'doesn't add up' and the bank could easily afford to improve it.

Off-duty officer knocked unconscious at taxi stand pleads guilty to assault
An off-duty officer was knocked unconscious and admitted to hospital with a concussion after a fight at a taxi stand.

MP witnesses his third emergency situation in a week
It is the third emergency situation Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell has encountered inside a week.

FNRL clears $300k debt and pays World Cup player allowances
The Fiji National Rugby League says all players and officials competing at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup have been paid for their pool game commitments.

World Cup selection headaches and other takeaways after All Blacks hammer Wallabies
The All Blacks' 43-21 victory over Australia raised some intriguing selection questions ahead of the northern hemisphere tour.

The driveway didn’t meet council rules. Nine new homes were approved anyway
Auckland Council approved the Sunnyvale development despite its own assessment acknowledging the existing driveway did not fully meet several access requirements.

Support from political parties for Working for Families reform
A review last year proposed more regular assessments of household income among other changes.

Labour pledges social media ban for under-16s
"Parents shouldn’t have to take on big tech on their own," Chris Hipkins says.

Overseas gambling sites flouting New Zealand advertising laws, foundation warns
The Problem Gambling Foundation is calling for stricter restrictions on advertisements, with New Zealand poised to introduce licensed online casinos.

All Blacks youngster signs long-term Hurricanes deal to 2029
Fresh off his debut tour of South Africa, 23-year-old prop Siale Lauaki commits his long-term future to NZ Rugby and the Hurricanes.

Watch: Inside the Green and Te Pati Maori catch up with the Mogrel Mob
New video from inside the Mongrel Mob’s meeting with Green and Te Pati Maori candidates shows the candidate’s campaigning for votes.

Brian Tamaki denies racial disharmony charges
Charge sheets seen by Stuff allege three Facebook videos posted by Tamaki were intended to stir up ill-will against Indians in New Zealand.