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New Caledonia riots one year on: 'Like the country was at war'
Stuck in a state of disbelief for months, journalist Coralie Cochin was one of many media personnel who inadvertently put their lives on the line as New Caledonia burned.

Family grieve Kaea Karauria teenager stabbed to death in Napier
He died at about 3am Sunday in Onekawa during what police are calling a "violent disorder".

Palmerston North teen gets home detention after lighting fatal fire in woman’s bedroom
He was just 12-years-old when he lit a fire at the foot of the woman's bed in 2020.

Details of Wellington Phoenix’s friendly against Wrexham confirmed
Alex Rufer and co will take on the Hollywood-backed Welsh side on July 19.

‘Objectionable material’ in pornography found on top cop’s work computer
Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigned “after allegations of a very serious nature recently came to light” amid a criminal investigation into his conduct.

$100m boost to government's venture capital fund announced
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says about two thirds will come from this year's contribution to the Superannuation Fund.

Power outage hits west Auckland
An unplanned power outage in Swanson and the Waitakere Ranges was reported on Tuesday morning.

Matariki in Rotorua: Drone show, dawn ceremony highlight celebrations
Ceremonies, drone show, live music and food are all part of the celebrations.

India consular delays caused by errors related to application payments
The Indian high commissioner says about half of her staff's time is being spent on processing refunds that have been sent to the wrong location.

Pacific health expert says Auckland measles case is a 'red flag'
New Zealand is on alert for measles after a case was identified in Auckland over the weekend.

Reusable incontinence underwear trial aims to reduce waste in Papamoa
The trial aims to reduce the 4000kg of incontinence waste sent to landfills annually.

Kim Kardashian to appear in court as witness in Paris burglary case
The reality TV star and business woman, 44, is expected to take the stand in the afternoon.

Large parts of west Auckland lose power
Bethels Beach, Huapai, Waitakere, Swanson and Henderson Valley are without electricity

Boeing partners with House of Science to boost NZ primary education
Giant exporter hopes students in regions can be part of the next generation of aviators.

Person dies on fishing vessel in Timaru
Police say they are not treating the death as suspicious at this stage.

Government to make first ever Super Fund withdrawal in 2028
The Government will make the first withdrawal since the fund was established in 2001.