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Immigration tapes: Adviser can no longer practise, firm probed
Immigration authorities have received four complaints against an immigration adviser and multiple teams are investigating.

Woman took eight times shellfish limit
A woman who collected more than 1000 cockles was aware of the limits, but got “carried away”.

Heavy rain watch and warnings in place for parts of the country
Low pressure is bringing cloudier and wetter - and colder - weather for the coming days.

Brothers ‘traumatised’ after man allegedly tried to kidnap them on Christchurch street
A Christchurch mother recounts her worst nightmare after a man “forced” children to get into his car in an alleged kidnapping attempt.

Parents say truancy not always a case of children refusing to go
The government's promised crackdown on truancy is creating anxiety among families who say their children cannot go to school.

Yubico launches YubiKey Bio Series for enhanced security
Yubico has launched its YubiKey Bio Series - Multi-protocol Edition keys, enhancing phishing-resistant authentication for enterprises with biometric logins.

Lake in decay - neighbours keep windows closed from 'horrific stench'
Residents around Sullivan Lake are bracing for another stench-filled summer from decaying vegetation and decomposing wildlife.

Watch: Govt announces wrap-around services for people in emergency housing long term
The new trial will be for single people and couples without children who aren't already getting housing help and have been in emergency housing more than 12 months.

Departing NZME journalist urges followers to ditch podcast
Frances Cook claims she’s had her podcast “taken”.

In pictures: Hikoi mo te Tiriti crosses Auckland on its way to Wellington
On Wednesday, the hikoi crossed over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, having already passed through towns like Kaitaia, Whangarei, and Kawakawa.

Canada football coach fired after review of Olympic drone scandal
Canada were caught using a drone to spy on the Football Ferns.

Crown Observer unable to make it to Wellington for council meeting on first day of job
Travel disruptions from Nelson meant Lindsay McKenzie was unable to get to the capital in time.

What it takes to create the perfect carry-on, according to this bag designer
And what you should look out for when selecting your next piece of luggage.

What you need to know about Coldplay’s Auckland concerts
The band is playing three shows at Eden Park this week - here’s everything you need to know about them.

Train and car collide in Hamilton, three dead, two seriously injured
Police have confirmed three people died after the incident at a railway crossing in Peachgrove Road in the early hours.

Who is the best mobile phone service provider?
Consumer NZ has released its annual survey into the best, and worst, companies.

Woman charged with murder in Pukekohe hit-and-run case
Teri Rhind, 37, was hit by a vehicle, just before 3am on 18 October. He died three days later.

Platform consolidation key to cybersecurity success
Organisations in Australia are urged to consolidate cybersecurity vendors as 99% faced identity breaches, complicating efforts to manage security effectively.

All Black Sevens stars in hot demand as coach’s plan ‘comes to fruition’
At least five All Blacks Sevens players have been snapped up by Super Rugby franchises but Hurricanes coach says this always part of the plan.

Another big LPGA Tour gong for Lydia Ko
The Kiwi golf star has won the Heather Farr Perseverance Award for the first time.

Neighbour drags bodies from car after fatal collision with train
The man's partner said she thought he was a hero after he pulled people from the wrecked vehicle and began CPR on one of the victims.