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Otago and Canterbury universities record deficits in 2023 - annual reports
Annual reports show Otago and Canterbury universities recorded deficits last year.

New Zealand snooker legend Dene O’Kane dies, aged 61
Dene O’Kane made the world snooker championship quarterfinals twice, and broke into the world’s top-20 during one of the sport’s great eras.

Decision on Scott Base upgrade still pending
A decision on the future of the troubled Scott Base rebuild was expected to be announced last month, but board members are yet to do so after asking for more detail.

Closure of archive digitisation programme inhibits regional access
Regional historians across the country will be mourning the loss of the nation’s archival digitisation programme as funding runs out.

MidCentral excited to open children’s emergency department
The completion of a charitable trust’s funding mission for a children’s emergency department at Palmerston North Hospital has been congratulated by Te Whatu Ora.

NZTA shuts down State Highway 53 bridge in Wairarapa after road breaches
Road closure breaches mean a full closure is needed for State Highway 53 Tauwharenikau Bridge repairs.

New Dynabook Portege X40L-M Brings AI to laptops
New Dynabook laptops combine Intel's Core Ultra Processors with Intel Arc Graphics and Microsoft Copilot AI integration.

Dyson Introduces Its First Dedicated Wet Floor Cleaner Dyson WashG1
Engineered for hygienic cleaning and hassle-free maintenance, the Dyson WashG1 tackles wet and dry debris, in one go.

Cohen gives insider details at trial as Trump's defence attorney accuses him of seeking vengeance
It was not until after a decade in the fold, after his family pleaded with him and the FBI raided him, Cohen testified, that he finally decided to turn on Donald Trump.

Why former Warrior signed with the Dolphins despite pay cut
Listen: Kodi Nikorima discussed the reason he left the Warriors on Stuff’s new rugby league podcast, League of our Own.

Lachie Jones inquest: Dad says it’s been ‘soul destroying’
“I’m not closer to getting the answers that I want. It’s just a complete debacle, not only some of the witness statements but the police job.”

Blockout 2024: What is it, and does it help the people in Gaza?
Is a new trend of blocking celebrities and influencers helping the people of Gaza?

Overnight parking charges in Auckland city delayed
Auckland Transport chief executive Dean Kimpton has confirmed charges for overnight on-street parking won’t begin until October.

Sport Tasman gets cash injection for Motueka
A $75,000 operational grant will help to ensure disabled and neurodivergent children can keep getting their blood pumping in Motueka.

Kiwi snooker legend Dene O'Kane dead at 61
New Zealand snooker legend Dene O'Kane has died in Auckland.

One dead in New Caledonia amid unrest - reports
A person has been shot dead amidst escalating unrest, New Caledonia's French High Commissioner has confirmed.

Man appears in court over gun incident which led to school lockdown
A man has appeared in a Christchurch court on a firearms charge and threatening to kill someone.

Auckland Transport delays changes to overnight on-street parking
It had planned to bring in charges for overnight parking, but Wayne Brown said he had no idea it was happening.

All Blacks No 10 contenders return to Super Rugby teams for round 13
Stephen Perofeta will make his first appearance for the Blues since the end of March, while Damian McKenzie is back for the Chiefs after a week away.