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Council 'taking our business away': Iconic Wellington cafe asked to shut shop
Nikau says it was notified only a day before City Gallery Wellington publicly announced its closure - a move that will likely mean the end of the iconic cafe.

Green MP Julie Anne Genter 'working from home' after outburst
Multiple parties have complained to Parliament's Speaker about the Rongotai MP, who was accused of physically intimidating a National MP

Search continues for missing Raglan fisherman
A fisherman who called for help off the coast of Waikato’s Raglan after a medical event on April 23 is still missing.

Spy watchdog has questions over handling of cyberattack
The University of Canterbury was also kept in the dark over the hacking attempt.

Farmers resist Horizons regional rates hikes
Manawatu and Rangitikei farmers say they are being asked to pay higher rates to relieve pressure on urban residents.

NZ Fashion Week's cancellation just the latest blow for under-pressure fashion industry
Designers are in "survival mode", and there are concerns about further closures in the sector.

Uber faces $500m London black cab drivers lawsuit
Almost 11,000 London cabbies say Uber's business dealings have lost them money.

India Predicts Sweltering May, Raising Power Shortage Worry

China’s Biggest Carrier Starts Sea Trial in Show of Power

Solomon Islands lawmakers elect former Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister

Russia is displaying its war 'trophies' — an array of captured Western hardware like Abrams and Leopard tanks — saying 'victory is inevitable'

Canada dairy trade dispute rolls on as changes fail to comply with rules, minister says
Trade Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand will not back down.

Universities concerned as visa frustrations from Indian students remain high
New Zealand universities have directly engaged with the government about the high student visa rejection rate of Indian applicants in 2024.

One injured in crash near Motueka
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash after a car crashed off the Motueka River West Bank Rd.

Review into NCEA online exam failures finds defects and inadequate tests
An independent review warns NZQA must improve its internal operating model and its partnership with the exam vendor.

Labour calls on PM to stand down Winston Peters as foreign minister
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the deputy PM has “embarrassed the country” with a “totally unacceptable” attack on a former Australian minister.

Tova podcast: Should Winston Peters be stood down? Ex-MPs weigh in
A panel of ex-politicians were near unanimous on if the coalition will hold it together. Their answer was not what you might expect.

Renters, realtors upset at scrapping of bill to regulate property managers
They say the property management sector currently lacks any minimum standards or basic checks and balances to protect tenants and landlords.

Integrated solar and agricultural farm planned for Rangitikei
The 40 megawatt-peak farm is expected to generate electricity for about 7800 homes.

Tongans left wondering who will fill key portfolios
It's been weeks now since Tonga's King Tupou VI let it be known that he wasn't happy with the government assigning two key Cabinet portfolios.

Johnson & Johnson looks to settle baby powder lawsuits for $10.9 billion
In tens of thousands of lawsuits, consumers claim baby powder and talc products contain asbestos and cause ovarian cancer.

Kiwi Indian tastes entrepreneurial success in Silicon Valley
Ken Hendricks is the first Kiwi Indian to be accepted into the highly competitive Y Combinator start-up programme.

Breakers sign ex-NBA player
Coach believes the signing of the quality Aussie forward for ‘24-25 brings with it a ton of upside for the Kiwi hoops club.

‘Greater financial security’: Auckland Museum secures funding for three years
It is the first time multi-year funding was agreed instead of an annual levy.