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Mpox case numbers more than double
Health NZ has confirmed six more cases of mpox linked to Queentown's Winter Pride Festival, bringing the total to 11.

Breanna Muriwai disappearance: Inside the 'suspicious' burnt property
Sinister warning messages have been left outside the burnt-down property linked to missing woman Breanna Muriwai, more than two years after she was last seen.

No new bottle stores recommended for ‘vulnerable student area’
North Dunedin is home to a large population of young people, and a draft report recommends no more off-licences be granted in order to protect that vulnerable community.

Club yachting season gets under way
If anyone loves to sail and get their boat out on the water, they can head out to Riverton and join in the sailing club’s open day.

11 cases of mpox linked to Winter Pride, and separate case confirmed
A separate single case with no links to the festival has also been confirmed after the disease was contracted overseas, health officials say.

Nike veteran Elliott Hill to replace John Donahoe as CEO, shares jump
The sportswear giant shakes up its leadership amid efforts to revive sales and battle rising competition.

Name suppression lapses for three accused of murder in remote eastern Taranaki
The family of man allegedly murdered at a remote rural Taranaki settlement will have to wait 18 months before the three men accused of killing him stand trial.

Lousy weather, with a risk of thunderstorms on the way
Thunderstorms are expected for some of the main centres today, before we get a small reprieve on Saturday.

A picture of Taranaki history: When Woolworths ruled the CBD
Woolworths may be a supermarket brand now, but it used to sell a little bit of everything in the heart of New Plymouth.

Palmerston North residents raise their voices against council spending
A residents’ group formed to oppose council spending is holding another public meeting to plan for change.

Referendum on four-year political terms may come by next election - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he may bring four-year political terms to a national vote at the next election.

Cyclones eye promotion
Otago stands in their way in the championship final this weekend.

Man arrested after stabbing motorist at traffic lights in Christchurch
Two cars were at a red light when a man got out of one vehicle and allegedly attacked the victim in another car. He remains in a critical condition.

Mystery flower rearrangement at Upper Hutt cemetery outrages families
Whanau with loved ones buried at the cemetery are upset someone has moved dozens of vases of flowers from headstones.

‘It’s a worry’: Council fears Raetihi community hub roadblock
A directive to councils to get back to delivering the basics has cast a shadow over plans for a flagship community hub in Raetihi.

Listen: The Government's new tool to 'prevent' potholes
Transport Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Newsable about efforts to “do more” about the “40,000” potholes in New Zealand.

Exploding Pagers Sound Global Alarm for Supply-Chain Security

The Billionaire Firms to Watch After Midea’s Hong Kong Debut

Meituan’s 63% Stock Surge Faces Risks in China Consumer Malaise

Oil prices set to end week higher after US rate cut

Greymouth dump cleared but Mayor fears disaster
Grey District Mayor Tania Gibson says it is a disaster waiting to happen and should be closed.

Earth set to become a two moon planet
A 10 metre wide asteroid - officially known as 2024PT - will begin orbiting the planet on 29 September.

Hazard mapping has ‘chilling effect’ on Nelson property market
Residents say the proposed controversial maps “essentially rendered our property uninsurable”.

Team focused on national glory
Empire Aerobics want to be successful and they’re are targeting this weekend’s national’s to show off their stuff.