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Group of young people arrested over arsons in Canterbury
Police were alerted to three separate reports of arson around Rolleston.

The OCR gravy train is slowing
Common expectations among economists is the OCR will not budge from 3.25% at next week’s RBNZ meeting.

Batches of spring water recalled over potential choking hazard
Certain bottles of spring water are being recalled due to the potential presence of soft blue plastic, which poses a choking hazard.

Judith Collins launches space force as the Defence Force looks to the stars
The unit, officially titled the No 62 Squadron, will sit within the Air Force and has been tasked with monitoring activity in space.

New Zealand floods trigger tsunami flashbacks for Samoan man
Tauinaola Timuiaiala, who lives and works on a farm in Marlborough with his wife children, said the flooding reminded him of the deadly tsunami in Samoa in 2009.

Young performer's greatest hit was saving his mum's life
It started in 2020 as the pandemic gripped the country, and Puhi Wilson, a nurse in a Covid ward, started feeling tired and losing weight.

Popular West Auckland walking tracks reopen to the public
A Zig Zag track in Titirangi has reopened this week, following closure after storm-damage from the weather events of early 2023.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car near Feilding golf club
State Highway 54 near the Feilding Golf Club remains closed.

Person trapped in car after truck and car crash in central Otago
It's unclear how badly the perosn has been injured.

Green housing advocates celebrate no roll back of insulation standards
But the Ministry is removing one of the options for meeting the standards.

Police say they’re following strong leads over aggravated robbery involving firearms
Two men armed with a gun threatened a bar staff member and demanded cash before fleeing in a stolen vehicle, police say.

Health NZ accused of dropping 'safe staffing' from nurses pay offer
The biggest nurses' union is accusing Health NZ of putting money ahead of patient safety by dropping a safe staffing agreement from its latest contract offer.

Trump wants to stage UFC fight at the White House
‘We have a lot of land there,’ the US president said after raising the prospect of a UFC event for 20,000 spectators on the White House grounds.

Six young people arrested over Rolleston arson attacks
Police have arrested six young people in connection with three recent arson incidents targeting buildings in the Rolleston area.

Police probe alleged assault in Whangarei
Locals saw a sustained police presence at the scene on Friday.

Guam nuclear radiation survivors 'heartbroken' after being excluded from compensation bill
The president of the Pacific Association for Radiation Survivors (PARS) says the US Congress "seems to not understand that we are no different than any state".

Are you an otrovert?
If you have a deep need for privacy and a strong aversion to following the herd, the answer might be yes.

Sabbath guitarist admits nerves ahead of farewell
Tony Iommi says Sabbath's final gig will be like nothing the band has done before.

Planes, trains, and beer - lots of beer: Dunedin prepares for the All Blacks
Pies, hot chips and 10,000 litres of beer (along with some French food) will be available at the South Island’s only All Blacks test.

Mayor says police minister ‘well informed’ in saying 'sleeping rough is a lifestyle choice here'
Tania Tapsell said there was many years of mental health and addiction issues, and hardship at play.

Serious crash blocks state highway near Roxburgh
Rescue helicopter dispatched after serious injuries reported in two-vehicle collision.