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Why NZ towns may need to move as severe weather worsens
Towns like Nelson and Motueka were devastated by heavy rainfall last month.

Most of $20k goal for Gisborne boy’s urgent cancer treatment raised in 48 hours
The family have closed the fundraiser and will soon travel back to Starship.

QSM recipient faces freezing orders, mortgagee sale of $5m property after defaulting on loan
A judge ruled there was the risk of 'dissipation of assets'.

Property Insider: Mansons begins Graham St project; free car with Westgate home; how’s Resido going?
Two basement levels, nine storeys of offices: NZ's biggest new commercial project begins.

Coroner expresses ‘deep concerns’ after man dies waiting for ambulance despite five calls to 111
St John has apologised 'unreservedly' for the distress caused to Wenyi Chen's family.

The rise of Rosmini's 'Horse': Young star gallops to scoring benchmark
Braden Morley scored 30 points in Rosmini’s 40-7 win over Massey High.

Tech Insider: UK tells retailers to use NZ’s Auror crime-fighting software
PLUS: Medtech projected to earn $3.8b a year by 2028.

No more crying in the kitchen: 'Tearless' onions launch in NZ - at a cost
Tearless onions are now being grown in Auckland and sold nationwide.

Pedestrian seriously injured after collision with car in East Auckland
Emergency services were called to the scene about 4.40pm.

'Best chance': Rogerson commits to Black Knights amid World Cup dreams
The club have also secured the services of a goalkeeper for the 25/26 A-League campaign.

'Magic mix': NZ Youth Choir's stunning win at European competition
The choir hit a high note in their first European tour since the pandemic.

'Grit their teeth': Sweeney on Dubliners living on proposed MetroLink route
'I would have preferred to stay in New Zealand,' says Sweeney.

'Deeply saddened': Children’s theatre pioneer dies at 61 after cancer battle
The Aucklander leaves a legacy of quality, creativity and accessibility.

Journalist Oriini Kaipara seeking Te Pāti Māori candidacy for Tāmaki Makaurau seat
Kaipara is the first person to publicly announce she will be putting herself forward.

13 emerging designers shine: Resene awards spotlight student talent
Awards backed by paint-maker Resene are proving a springboard for budding design careers.

'One of the great games': Former Warrior and Queenslander's Origin prediction
Kevin Campion discusses Queensland's chances on The Big League Podcast.

Support worker filmed vulnerable woman being taunted, then shared the video
'It is clear from the video recording that (the worker) taunted and threatened Ms A'.

Why former SkyCity execs are being sued for breach of duties
Suit claims former staff and a director are responsible for multimillion-dollar fines.

Crown says Auckland murder victim removed knife from body, stabbed attacker before dying
The defendant says he acted in self-defence against a home invader armed with a machete.

Covid-19 Inquiry: Kiwis detail crippling losses, lost schooling and farewelling dying family
One family business said they were losing $15,000 a week during the strictest lockdown.

Costly vacancy: $2.2m bill for early end to Labour's Three Waters lease
DIA's Sale St office housed the Three Waters programme until March 2024.