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'Standing room only': Packed meeting over closure of Reefton aged care home
Reefton people desperate to save their only rest home packed into a meeting on Tuesday.

Kais Education to launch inclusive robot 'KaiBot' for Swift Playgrounds
Kais Education revolutionises inclusive STEM learning with the launch of 'KaiBot for Swift Playgrounds,' a venture aiming to provide comprehensive computer science education to all students, including those with disabilities.

Alleged Ponsonby shooter's criminal past revealed
Hone-Kay Selwyn told a report writer he joined the Killer Beez when he was 14 for a sense of belonging.

Playground slides into competition finals
Timaru’s $3 million CPlay playground has been announced as the South Island’s only finalist for a national award.

Teenage girl killed in fire at Burnham Military Camp
The fire was so strong that firefighters were not able to enter for about two hours.

Global car giants seek tech allies in China's cutthroat EV market

PNG population growth is a 'time bomb', warns professor
A professor at the Papua New Guinea School of Medicine says the country's population growth is a "time bomb".

Fuel tanker trailer rolls, SH1 near Ohau closed
The road has been shut since 8am on Wednesday and is likely to reopen only after 2am on Thursday.

Kiwi Property FY24 annual results announcement date
Kiwi Property confirms that its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2024 will be announced on Monday, 27 May 2024

ABs hooker Codie Taylor returns for Crusaders
All Blacks Codie Taylor and Tamaiti Williams, along with the fit-again Scott Barrett, will start for the Crusaders against the Highlanders.

New disability issues minister Louise Upston insists Whaikaha will re-brand
The minister has called up the chief executive, who is also hearing reluctance for change from her staff.

Group of Bangladeshis denied entry for 'attempting to board flight inappropriately'
People smugglers are being warned to back off after 25 Bangladeshi men were denied entry to New Zealand.

Franz Josef landowners says flood strategy ‘ruined’ their equity
Landowners are frustrated as they watch their devalued land "going down the river" despite a West Coast Regional Council promise they would be protected.

Why arthritis is costing NZ society more than $1 billion a year
Some Kiwis are having to “go without employment” and “give up about 12 hours a week” because of arthritis.

Name suppression for alleged shooter
The man charged in relation to a shooting in Timaru on Saturday has been granted interim name suppression.

Chief executive’s comment ‘a bit of humour’ says councillor
A number of New Plymouth district councillors have backed chief executive Gareth Green after he apologised for causing any offence after he posted online above his love for a female body part.

Elon Musk proposed to launch robotaxis in China during April visit, state media report says

Italy's president says Russia's invasion of Ukraine can't be solved by rewarding Moscow's aggression

Labour claims win as govt commits to new free school lunches model
The Labour Party is claiming a win for its campaign that the government commit to keeping and funding free school lunches.

Chiefs without key man, All Blacks forwards return for big derby
Damian McKenzie has a rest week and big All Blacks return when the Highlanders host the Crusaders in a pivotal match for the play-offs.

School lunch changes 'a backtrack', Labour says
The Opposition's education spokesperson says she's "relieved" that David Seymour hasn't got the cuts he campaigned on, calling it a win for kids.

Police vehicle rammed in hunt for wanted man
A man faces more than a dozen charges after hitting multiple vehicles including a police car.