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Sausage used as secret weapon in war against feral cats
Sausage baits to control feral cat numbers are producing exciting results, DOC says.

Queenstown principals, parents push back on possible govt bus cuts
The Ministry of Education has signalled it may pull the plug on free buses for eight Queenstown schools.

On the Up: Skyline Luge hits 100 million rides, expands to UK market
The son of Skyline's founder says the Luge is 'more than just an exhilarating ride'.

Waitangi Tribunal hears it could get an 'anti-Waitangi Tribunal' in new ACT bill
Crown argues in urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry that the new Regulatory Standards BIll would not set a "hard legal edge" against Treaty principles.

Paihia's main road to be closed to fix storm damage
Cyclone Tam took a large chunk out of Marsden Road/State Highway 11 near the town centre.

BBC boss vows to tackle Britain's 'crisis of trust'
Director general Tim Davie is to set out his vision for the BBC's future in a speech in Salford.

Woman injured in Rotorua carpark by suspected Taser
The suspect fired the probe from a black object, possibly a Taser.

Why a company is planning a $3 billion inland port development
The proposed 55-hectare inland port will be part of a development of more than 200ha called the Milburn Quadrant, to the north of Milton.

OpenAI forum explores how reasoning AI will shape global economics
OpenAI's forum revealed how reasoning AI, like the new O-series models, is set to transform global economics, work, and international security strategies.

Why British athlete Hardest Geezer is running the length of NZ
The endurance runner has passed through Waikato and is on his way to Auckland as he runs the length of the country in a promotion backed by Tourism NZ.

Council warns of washed up asbestos on East Auckland beaches
Auckland Council is warning that fragments of asbestos-containing material have been found at Glendowie, Karaka Bays and towards Panmure.

Hamilton principal to use truancy funds to tackle poverty
Hamilton school has been running their own attendance service for five years.

OpenAI reveals how deep research transforms inquiry
OpenAI's deep research, powered by the o3 model, independently synthesises research, performing in minutes tasks that take humans hours.

Rau Tongia killing: Woman describes hearing ‘fireworks’ on night of fatal shooting
Court hears woman accused of being party to a murder suffered panic attack after he died.

Close friend says remorse weighed on Martinborough crash driver before death
One person died and three others were seriously injured when Alan Leatham's car struck the four-seater bike they were riding in Martinborough.

‘The perfect kick’: Frozen jalapenos in white wine takes off on social media
Local winemakers aren’t as opposed to the new trend as you might think, with one saying the chilli pepper “adds a little spicy to the savvy”.