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Person killed as fire tears through home in Auckland's Onehunga
Neighbours have described heavy, black smoke erupting from the property.

UN backs Vanuatu-led resolution endorsing landmark ICJ climate ruling
Vanuatu's climate change minister says the overwhelming support at the UN General Assembly confirms that no state is above its obligations to protect people and the planet.

Everlee Wihongi feeling 'disappointment, sadness' over delayed immigration hearing in US
The hearing would have allowed Everlee Wihongi to argue for her release from immigration detention in the US but it has been postponed to next week.

Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.

New Zealand businesses ramp up AI & automation push
Pressure to lift margins is pushing New Zealand firms to target AI and automation at energy use, reporting and admin tasks.

‘Ugliest thing in Pt Chev’: Burnt-out, derelict house set to be demolished
A burnt-out house that has been described as an “eyesore” and the “ugliest thing in Pt Chev” is set to be demolished.

SailPoint links Claude Enterprise to identity governance
Security teams gain tighter oversight of staff using AI, as the new connector lets companies govern Claude Enterprise access and agents from one place.

Italian protégé upstages Burling and Team NZ with intrigue bubbling as America's Cup returns
Peter Burling’s unveiling as one of Luna Rossa’s skippers for the first regatta was upstaged by a young Italian who might become the hope of his nation.

Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at 41
Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR’s three national series, has died at 41.

Father of 12 drowned after being pulled into treacherous creek current
A fellow whitebaiter watched a wave wash into Paul Thomas Finlay's waders moments before the 78-year-old was sucked into a river current and drowned.

Man strangled partner to death then went outside for a cigarette
Xiaoyan Wang was found dead on the sofa of her Avondale home.

Kakariki karaka parents produce 55 chicks in breeding programme
The pair are part of the captive breeding programme at The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust (ICWT) in Christchurch.

Unitec's Mt Albert campus evacuated over threat
There were reports of a threat, but details remain scarce.

UK police bosses urge unsafe platforms to be blocked for under-16s
The NCA and NPCC say children should be blocked from accessing sites which do not stop them seeing nudes or being contacted by strangers.

New Zealanders share their thoughts on banning social media for under-16s
We heard from parents, teachers, teenagers and beyond for what should be done about the proposed social media ban

Irish PM: Flotilla video hastens EU mood for action against Israel

After numerous drone incidents, Baltic States want more NATO backing

Brazilian grieving father says justice still missing after Airbus, Air France guilty verdict

One of Russia's biggest oil refineries erupts in flames after Ukrainian strike

Pistorius supports extension of UNIFIL mission in Lebanon

Sam Fender, Rosalía and Jacob Alon win Ivor Novello Awards
Lola Young helped to honour Elton John at Thursday's event, which celebrates the craft of songwriting.

RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson to leave organisation after 13 years
The RNZ Board will recruit for a new chief executive once the new Chair and Board members are confirmed.

Man United star 'shocked and gutted' to be left out of England's World Cup squad
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been left out of England's squad for this year's World Cup.

Why this cricketer might be sport’s greatest 15-year-old
Fearless, breaking T20 records and knocking greats for six: this is the ‘new face of Indian cricket’

Spontaneous Lotto ticket brings $1.5m win for Whanganui couple
A spontaneous Triple Dip purchase turned into a sleepless night after the couple realised they had won Lotto’s Strike Must Be Won draw.