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Frank Pritchard, former New Zealand and Samoa rugby league star, is new Fetu Samoa coach
Rugby League Samoa says Frank Pritchard will replace Jamie Soward, who resigned last month.

Multiple people trapped after crash in north Canterbury
One person is critically injured, others seriously, as ambulances and a helicopter race to State Highway 7, north of Waikari.

Gold medal skier gets new bling: an engagement ring at the finish line
American alpine skier Breezy Johnson accepted the proposal of her boyfriend and said: “It felt fitting to combine two of my loves.”

The band that works together while thousands of miles apart
From the harmonica to Nokia ringtones, the band let funny ideas, rock influences and hard-hitting lyrics lead the way, finding a new centre of gravity for their new album.

Weather: Fears of another landslide as North Island-wide rain settles in
Rain is on the way for almost all of the North Island, including areas badly battered last month.

BBC to make hundreds of millions of pounds of cuts
The outgoing director general told staff about the savings during an internal call on Thursday.

Single mum 'repaying $8 a fortnight' after insurance confusion
Two customers caught out by large changes in the valuation of their vehicles through AA Insurance say they only realised something was amiss when they went to claim.

Tai Rawhiti locals isolated by slips anxious to have reliable northern route out
Convoys along State Highway 2 were stopped on Thursday night and have been cancelled this weekend, because of the threat of rain causing more slips in the gorge.

New Zealanders in the UK proving Kiwi businesses can thrive overseas
Ash Hornell always wanted to start her own hairdressing business, but thought that would happen in New Zealand.

Coalition promises to snuff out feared 'water tax' for farmers
The government has promised to change a contentious clause in legislation the could leave the door open to a future water tax for farmers.

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AI researchers sounding alarm on way out the door
Analysis: In just the past few days, a number of high-profile AI staffers have decided to call it quits.

‘Positive news’: All Whites captain provides update on recovery from knee surgery
Seven weeks on from going under the knife, Chris Wood has spoken for the first time about how his rehab is progressing.

Key Lower North Island bridge down to one lane
A decision has been made to reduce a key Lower North Island bridge from two lanes to one.

Thunderstorms, downpours: North Island in firing line
Heavy rain warnings and watches remain for the North Island on Friday as torrential downpours and the possibility of thunderstorms are on the cards.

Potato prices could remain high as yields down
Some potato growers are reporting yields could be down 20 percent this winter.

Firefighters battle Auckland factory blaze
Up to eight crews were called to the two-storey building.

US Marines establish forward refueling site on Tinian amid Indo-Pacific tensions
Tinian's proximity to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam allows aircraft to refuel and receive logistical support quickly, making the island a strategic training ground for forward-based operations

Country's largest medicinal cannabis grower Puro NZ set to harvest biggest crop yet
Puro New Zealand has been growing medicinal cannabis since 2018 and is working with iwi on plans to increase its production in Kaikoura.

Retirement age will rise to cover superannuation cost, investment company predicts
Milford Investments CEO Blair Turnbull said unless the retirement age rises to 72 or 73, New Zealand can't afford to pay superannuation.

FENZ denies union's claim no aerial ladder trucks available in four cities
The Professional Firefighters' Union says the high-reach ladder trucks in four cities are broken and communities face hours of waiting if backup is needed.