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‘Significant damage’ to rural cell tower prompts police investigation
Police are investigating after a rural cellular tower near Lindis Pass–Tarras Road (State Highway 8) was severely damaged.

These were Sir Ian Taylor's initial open letters to Jacinda Ardern
In his recent open letter to Ardern, Sir Ian Taylor noted that this was not the first. Given the huge response to the new letter we have decided to put his latest letter in context by publishing the two previous.

BNZ's new offer for technology entrepreneurs
The bank is offering something new for technology entrepreneurs.

A video game on 'gold diggers' is fuelling a sexism debate in China
So heated was the criticism that creators quietly renamed the game Emotional Anti-Fraud Simulator.

Guru Dutt: The tragic life of an Indian cinematic genius
This week marks the birth centenary of Guru Dutt, one of Bollywood's most iconic directors.

Council negotiations take new water entity one step further
Now Masterton and Carterton councils will need to decide whether to stay participating in a joint model with South Wairarapa and Tararua or drop out.

Berm plants on leafy Auckland street to be removed after residents’ complaints
A body corporate say the plants, which were planted by a local environmentalist nearly a decade ago, do not fit with the landscape architecture of nearby apartments.

Man caught stealing copper from Old Horowhenua Hospital
The old hospital buildings have been targeted several times in the recent months.

Asset prices and spending going nowhere
Falling interest rates might not be sufficient to boost spending, the BNZ says.

Ex-NRL star learns his fate after drugs, cash charges
Former NSW State of Origin representative James Roberts had pleaded not guilty to possession of drugs and $1500 of suspected illegally obtained cash.

Police seek help identifying man after Auckland bus incident
The incident took place at a bus stop near the intersection of Great North Road and Point Chevalier Road.

Auckland University’s only bookstore set to close after going into liquidation
The university says it is working to minimise disruptions for students as staff ahead of the bookstore’s closure next month.

Lewis Pass closed overnight due to risk of rockfall
A major South Island alpine pass will remain closed again overnight, due to the risk of falling debris.

Are NZ banks being taxed properly?
The government is looking at whether banks in New Zealand are taxed appropriately.

The best photos from Black Sabbath's farewell
The heavy metal pioneers perform their final gig on Saturday with an all-star line-up.

Serious injuries to 3-month-old baby in Hutt Valley ‘not accidental’
The child was brought into hospital by her family last month with nine fractures. Police do not believe they were accidental.

Teen charged after two aggravated robberies in Invercargill
A teen was due to appear in court on Monday after two commercial properties in Invercargill were robbed over the weekend.

As it happened: First public hearings into New Zealand's Covid-19 response begin
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the pandemic is focusing on eveyday people's views on lockdowns and vaccines.

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett in doubt for second test, changes likely
Ardie Savea is in line to take over the leadership in his hometown for the next French challenge.

Police seek help finding Ella Davenport, who is missing in Auckland for two weeks
Ella Davenport, 57, has been missing from her Hain Avenue home in Mangere since Friday, 20 June.

One seriously injured after slipping into water in West Auckland
Emergency services were called to an incident in Henderson on Monday afternoon.