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New tech to help doctors reduce risks from antibiotic resistance crisis
The project will prompt doctors to prescribe more safely, to reduce the looming risk of antimicrobial resistance, which one professor describes as: "A silent pandemic that is occurring globally."

Govt investment sought for Eden Park upgrade plan - CEO
The chief executive of Eden Park, Nick Sautner, says he has approached the government to try to secure funds for the stadium's upgrade.

Black Caps beat Pakistan in second ODI
New Zealand has won the ODI series at Seddon Park, with victory in the second match of the series.

Arrests made after ‘Aladdin’s cave’ of stolen goods discovered in Auckland
Four people have been arrested after over 80 stolen items, including 13 electric scooters, were discovered at two Auckland apartments.

Kainga Ora to disestablish hundreds of roles
The Government’s state house builder and landlord is set to announce plans to axe around 500 jobs.

Cutting the OCR next week 'likely the wrong thing to do' - economist
Westpac's chief economist expects the RBNZ will go ahead with a smaller sized cut of 25 basis points to 3.5 percent.

Former Apple executive Reuben Bijl joins Abundium as Partner
Reuben Bijl, a former senior executive at Apple, has joined Abundium as a Partner, bringing over a decade of tech experience to the multinational networking group.

Can Eden Park get $110 million from the Government to develop the stadium?
Eden Park has begun negotiations with government ministers about why they believe they deserve financial support to revamp the stadium.

Parent complains over ‘weird wording’ of Nelson speed survey
NZTA has opened consultation for the controversial proposal to retain a 60km/h limit on a stretch of highway, but a low-speed advocate has raised concerns.

Hay rights ship before Pakistan sink to seal series for Black Caps
The NZ wicketkeeper-batter was just short of a ton, but it still proved plenty as an 84-run win clinched the ODI series win in Hamilton.

Number of foreign students continues to rise, select committee told
Foreign students contributed more than $3 billion to the New Zealand economy last year, MPs at a select committee have been told.

‘We’re not sorry’: Te Pati Maori refuse to apologise for Parliament haka
Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi said he would do a haka in Parliament again “in a heartbeat,” and dismissed the “silly little Privileges Committee and their silly little rules”.

Van taking students to sports practice involved in Taranaki crash
Thirteen people were injured in the crash, two of whom were are in a serious condition.

Val Kilmer: A difficult man but a brilliant actor
An often underrated actor, Val Kilmer had extraordinary range.

'Safety is at risk': Warning as meth and crime crisis in Northland worsens
A drugs and social crisis afflicting Northland is deepening, a Northland iwi leader warns.

Top Gun and Batman actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65
The Top Gun and Batman Forever actor died of pneumonia on Thursday, his daughter said.

Police going door-to-door after man’s unexplained death in Wellington
Inquiries are under way after an unexplained death in the suburb of Northland after a man was discovered outside a home.