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Flights cancelled due to Whakaari/ White Island ash clouds
Monitoring information for Whakaari showed an alert level used in cases of minor eruptions.

SH1 partly blocked in Northland, near Kawakawa
Part of State Highway 1 through Northland has been blocked after a crash between a truck and car.

You can now shop using ChatGPT, but is it worth the hype?
AI chatbots can now recommend products and link you to the purchase page. In the near future they’ll handle carts and checkout, too.

Ex-All Black Carlos Spencer to coach in Ireland
Former All Blacks No 10 Spencer, who had been working as an assistant with the Blues women’s team, will join Terenure College RFC as head coach.

New measles case in Auckland, Fullers360 ferries exposed to disease
A supermarket, car park and 11 Fullers ferries have been exposed, with Health NZ asking people to check their vaccination status.

Online shopping less due to tariffs? Find the stuff you need at Sam’s Club.
TL;DR: Tariffs have made online shopping a lot less convenient. Sam’s Club members can find essential household products in bulk and at a great value. Now, you can get a one-year membership with auto-renew for $20 or Sam’s Club Plus for $60. I used to stock up on household must-haves with automatic online shopping. Now, tariffs have made those purchases much more expensive. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option for bulk purchases, look no further than Sam’s Club. Sam’s Club Membership Now, you can score a Sam’s Club One-Year Membership for just $20. Get access to hand-picked products and share a free membership with someone living in your household. If you’re used to the convenience of online shopping and delivery to your door, take advantage of the Sam’s Club curbside pickup, just $4 per order for club members. You can also pay less at the pump through members-only fuel pricing at select locations. 1-Year Sam’s Club Membership with Auto-RenewSee Deal Sam’s Club Plus Membership Make the most out of your everyday grocery runs with the Sam’s Club Plus Membership, just $60. Get access to the same excellent hand-picked product selection with added benefits like 2% back on qualifying purchases, up to $500. Also, gain access to Pharmacy Savings on more than 600 generic medications and even free shipping on most items when shopping online. Curbside pickup orders are also free for Sam’s Club Plus members. 1-Year Sam’s Club Plus Membership with Auto-RenewSee Deal If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to shop in bulk, grab a one-year Sam’s Club membership with auto-renew for $20. If you want additional bonuses and early club hours, the Sam’s Club Plus Membership is a great deal at just $60. StackSocial prices subject to change.

Crash blocks SH1 at Moerewa
The country’s longest road is blocked in Northland after a crash involving a truck and a car.

Autocracy Inc: How dictators are teaming up to undermine democracy
How today's dictators are forging powerful global alliances to weaken democracies from the inside out.

After two years overseas, Arjuna Oakes 'needs to hear some tuis'
As he releases his debut solo album While I'm Distracted, the Kiwi musician is finding fresh inspiration in North London's diverse and dynamic music community.

The rise of robots: Job takers or life savers?
From rice-sized brain surgeons to elderly caregivers. The robots are no longer coming - they're already here.