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Supermarket run led to unprovoked murder, court told
Four teens have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Kyle Whorrall, who was fatally injured at an Auckland bus stop in April 2025.

As it happened: Election campaign, 19 October
"I see Mums and Dads, I see uncles who have been trapped," the MP says. Meanwhile, Christopher Luxon can’t say if we’ll have a government by Christmas, and Labour aims at social media

Australia & NZ lag on deep AI integration, CPA says
Only 11 per cent of businesses in Australia and New Zealand have deeply embedded AI, leaving the two markets bottom of a regional survey.

‘Tough as nails’: Kiwis prop ready to honour his hard-man great grandfather
As a kid Tanner Stowers-Smith heard hair-raising tales about the days his great grandfather refused to be intimidated by opponents who targeted his broken nose with their fists.

Police warn wanted man who fled officers may change his appearance
Invercargill police are appealing for information to locate 42-year-old Jason James Robert Eastley

Council weighs fine after Olivia Dean show misses curfew, mayor says play on
Auckland Council confirmed that if an infringement fee was issued, it would be $1200.

Economic results show slow growth, with retail and jobs contracting, BNZ says
Economic recovery is moving slowly, with employment and retail spending still contracting - a reflection of pressure on household incomes, BNZ's senior economist said.

SAP launches supply chain centre in Australia & NZ
Businesses in Australia and New Zealand under supply chain strain will get access to more than 26 SAP consultants and AI tools.

Baby Ru's death: Why is it taking so long to hold anyone accountable?
Police say a dedicated team continues to work full-time on the investigation.

Exaba says MSPs lose storage margin to outside vendors
Many managed service providers are watching backup revenue slip as hidden cloud fees and vendor price changes squeeze storage margins.

Kings of Leon add Auckland Domain show to NZ visit
The band will rock Auckland Domain in February, before heading to Christchurch for Electric Avenue.

Advisory issued as smoke billows across northwest Auckland from bush area
A fire has broken out in Whenuapai, northwest Auckland, sending plumes of smoke into the air.

Steam and gas plumes rise from Whakaari for six days
GeoNet says steam and gas plumes are rising from Whakaari, the White Island volcano.

Mayor on Olivia Dean concert running into curfew: 'keep things in perspective'
Auckland's Mayor Brown says letting the Olivia Dean's concert run after the curfew time fell was the right decision, amid unusual circumstances.

Who is a 'Fijian'?: Constitution reform reignites identity debate
Fiji's constitutional reform process has brought the question of who is or can be a 'Fijian' back to the fore.

Bus stop murder trial: Defence points finger at teen who already admitted killing
Four teens are on trial over the fatal attack on American student Kyle Whorrall. A lawyer claims a teen who pleaded guilty is the murderer.

Crash blocks SH1 in Wellington
A crash has blocked the right northbound lane on Wellington’s State Highway 1 Urban Motorway.

Aitutaki marina causeway 'underwater', harbour damaged as Cyclone Wati sweeps south
Aitutaki's primary port has been partially destroyed as Tropical Cyclone Wati sweeps through the Southern Cook Islands.

No thanks, we’re cashless: Man turns up to council with a $20 ticket and a $20 bill
Neill Blue walked into his local council office with a $20 parking ticket, and a note of the same value, but the transaction was far from simple.