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Seven dead after Honduras plane crashed into the water after takeoff
Ten people were pulled out from the wreckage alive, authorities say.

'Stupid thing to do': Police say students drinking as early as 4am during St Patrick’s Day celebrations which saw a wallaby burnt
Dunedin police believe the animal was already dead and are investigating the incident.

Five teens arrested after aggravated robbery and attempted burglary at Whangarei petrol stations
The five suspects, aged 15 and 16, are set to appear in Whangarei Youth Court, facing charges of unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, attempted burglary, and aggravated robbery.

Man found critically injured on road in Wellington dies in hospital
Police have now opened an unexplained death investigation, and they are still trying to determine whether there is a link between the incident and a nearby home invasion.

Man found dead on SH6 in Queenstown fell from cliff before being hit by car, police say
A man who was found dead after he was hit by a car on a highway near Queenstown earlier this month has now been named.

Petition launched to get artist John Middleditch's sculpture removed from University of Otago
An Otago student has set up a petition to have disgraced Dunedin artist John Middleditch's sculpture removed from public display at the University of Otago.

Auckland man faces new charges related to mishandling of burials at Waikumete Cemetery
Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin said an Auckland man, who was arrested on Friday, now faces further charges.

Criminal charges filed against former investment advisor David McEwen
Criminal charges have been filed against a former Auckland investment advisor for failing to comply with a banning order by the financial regulator.

Department of Internal Affairs proposes cutting 64 jobs
Internal affairs secretary Paul James said the department had been in the process of change for some time in an effort to improve efficiency and cut costs while delivering for communities and ministers.

Review: The Electric State, a Netflix adaptation of a graphic novel, is one of the most expensive movies ever made
Netflix's latest big-ticket release arrives in the form of The Electric State, a $US320 million adaptation of Simon Stålenhag's dystopic graphic novel,

New AI training programmes to address New Zealand's skills gap
The Institute of Data is launching new Data Science and AI training programmes on 8 April 2025 to tackle New Zealand's critical skills gap in AI expertise.

Funding for the Nurse Practitioners Transition Programme comes to an end
Nurse practitioners are highly-qualified nurses who could diagnose illnesses, prescribe medicine, make referrals to specialist care, and in some areas helped with gaps left by the shortage of GPs.

Recidivist fisherman fined $34,000
A fisherman who has twice had his vessels forfeited has been convicted of breaching regulations by not using a positioning system while on a commercial diving trip and fined $34,000 for his latest offences.

Super Rugby power rankings: Bumbling Blues need a rocket
Where does your team sit in Stuff’s latest power rankings?

Man found unconscious on road in Wellington dies in hospital
The man was found critically injured on a footpath about 2.20am Monday.

IPL - Divestment of Woolworths Mount Roskill
Investore Property Limited (Investore) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an unconditional agreement to divest Woolworths Mount Roskill, 112 Stoddard Road, Auckland, for a sale price of $25.0 million

Six dead after Honduras plane crashed into the water after takeoff
Eight passengers are likely still inside the plane.

Police appeal for help from the public after man killed by train in Invercargill
A man died after being hit by a train at a rail pedestrian crossing in Invercargill on Monday evening.

Live cricket updates: Black Caps v Pakistan match begins after being delayed by rain
Follow live updates as NZ take on Pakistan in the second game of the five-match series.