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Armed police swarm central Wellington street
Onlookers inside the cordon said officers have been there for about half an hour.

Unemployment rate rises to 5.3%, that’s 160,000 without work
The unemployment rate has risen to 5.3%, up from 5.2% in the previous quarter, official figures show.

Unemployment rises again to near nine-year high of 5.3%
160,000 people are now without jobs, the highest number since 1994.

Heartbreaking scenes as football team told of manager’s death during match
A football manager has died aged 44 after suffering a heart attack mid-match, with players filmed dropping to the pitch in tears when told he had not survived.

All Blacks star ruled out of northern tour, returning home
Jordie Barrett will miss their remaining tests with an injury he suffered in the win against Ireland in Chicago.

Government pledges $61.6m to strengthen mental health crisis care
“When someone takes the brave step of reaching out, I want that support to be there,” Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey says.

Firefighters already called out to 30 fireworks-related blazes
Wind was a big factor in fires being sparked by fireworks around Guy Fawkes Night, FENZ says.

Government announces $61.6 million boost for crisis response services
Doocey announced $61.6 million over four years will go towards additional crisis assessment teams and other services.

Reserve Bank report warns risks remain heightened due to global uncertainty
Governor Christian Hawkesby also said underperformance in parts of the New Zealand economy had created challenging conditions for households and businesses.

Chainlink Introduces CRE to Fast-Track Institutional Tokenization

XRP Slips to $2.25; Death-Cross Risk Builds After Whale Selling

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IBM to Cut Thousands of Roles in Focus on Software Growth

Amazon and Perplexity are beefing over AI shopping

National's Nicola Willis defends govt removing Treaty of Waitangi responsibilities from school boards
"It made not an iota of difference for the kids whose learning we're focused on," the cabinet minister says amid criticism from teachers and the opposition.

Hastings juice factory death was fall from height, WorkSafe confirms
The incident involved a worker at the Homegrown Juice Company on Williams Street.

All Blacks star Jordie Barrett to miss rest of Northern Tour
It comes after the All Blacks midfielder suffered a leg injury in the game against Ireland in Chicago.

Melatonin, nobody was expecting this
Everyone thought it was safe but a new study suggests that this popular supplement increases the risk of severe heart disease by a factor of 3.5 times and doubles your chances of dying from heart failure.

‘Aroha’ in central Kyiv, the ‘written off’ Kiwi ambulance still making its mark in Ukraine
‘Aroha’, a civilian rescue vehicle hit by a Russian drone, now stands as tribute to humanitarian efforts and war victims in Ukraine.

Police called after UK rapper blocks road for video
UK rapper, Tion Wayne, blocked Winnats Pass to record a music video for his new single.

RMA Minister writes to Auckland Council to loosen Eden Park restrictions
A neighbour of Eden Park is "loving" the possibility of restrictions being loosened at the stadium to allow for more concerts and events.

New weight loss drugs will be 'life changing' for youth with type 2 diabetes - paediatrician
More young people are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and the country is potentially facing a "major health crisis", Diabetes NZ says.

Should fireworks be banned? Debate reignites as Guy Fawkes returns
A growing number of Kiwis are calling for fireworks to be restricted to public events, as animal welfare groups highlight the distress and danger they cause.

Cook Islands fuel supplier faces diesel shortage after tanker delay
One of the two fuel suppliers in the Cook Islands is running out of diesel.