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Tesla shares tumble as Trump-Musk feud erupts
Tesla shares plunged 14%, marking one of the steepest declines in months as Musk and Trump battled online.

'HIV should not be a death sentence in Fiji' - call for testing amid outbreak
There were 490 new HIV cases in Fiji from October - December last year.

Fiji Football against election of leader with criminal conviction
The Fiji Football Association says it does not condone anyone with criminal convictions being part of their leadership set-up.

Prominent medical bodies call for release of delayed gender affirming healthcare guidelines
A small section on advice for prescribing puberty blockers has caused the delay.

New KiwiRail survey shows nearly half fail to stop or prepare to stop at rail crossings
There have been 25 collisions at crossings in the last two years.

SkyCity to file NZICC Legal Proceedings against Fletchers
SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited (SkyCity) has today provided notice that it is to file legal proceedings against Fletcher Building Limited and The Fletcher Construction Company Limited (together, Fletchers)

One person dies in Waitara house fire
One person was killed in the fire on Browne Street.

Wayne Brown ‘very disappointed’ over access to Auckland’s new Maungawhau Station
The Auckland mayor says the current plans for the Mt Eden station don’t allow for buses to stop outside it, while passengers will face a walk of 250m

Man loses appeal over bach burglary linked to ‘exorcism’
A man who damaged a remote bach in the Abel Tasman National Park and represented himself throughout a five-day jury trail has failed in his bid to overturn his burglary conviction and sentence.

Belkin launches accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 in Australia
Belkin has launched a range of gaming accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2, including charging cases and screen protectors, now available across Australia.

Rob Walter named as new Black Caps coach
The South African is replacing Gary Stead.

AI search transforms brand visibility, making trust essential
As AI reshapes search, firms can boost visibility on ChatGPT and other LLMs by building authoritative content and engaging trusted journalists.

Environmental legal fund fighting Trump fishing order
An environmental legal fund have sued US President Donald Trump in response to an executive order rolling back commercial fishing protections.

Te Pati Maori haka: A balancing act for Labour as National seeks end to controversy
The saga over Te Pati Maori's protest has ended - but it foreshadows further fault lines and a balancing act ahead, Craig McCulloch writes.

NiCE announces 2025 partner awards for AI & automation excellence
NiCE has honoured partners across APAC and EMEA for driving AI and automation excellence in customer service with its 2025 International Partner Awards.

Fifa signs another Saudi deal, with sovereign wealth fund PIF backing Club World Cup
Saudi state money is also effectively funding the Club World Cup broadcasting deal, and the US$1 billion tournament prize fund shared among the 32 teams.

New Black Caps coach unveiled
South African Rob Walter replaces Gary Stead as the new Black Caps coach across all three formats.

SH1 at Kaikoura closed after truck strikes pedestrian
Serious Crash Unit called in; traffic diverted via Mt Lyford.

New Lynn terror attack: Survivor recalls moment he came face to face with Samsudeen
Ross Tomlinson confronted the terrorist and tried to stop him attacking people in a New Lynn supermarket.

Police call off search for missing Christchurch woman
The woman, 79-year-old Elisabeth, was reported missing in Riccarton on Wednesday night.