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Wellington school's move to combat students using AI
The head of science at St Patrick's College in Wellington says all assessments in his department will be done in class under supervision to avoid students misusing artificial intelligence to complete them.

Festival bans camping stoves and disposable BBQs
The Dorset festival is banning items that post a fire hazard due to the hot weather and dry ground.

Armed police attend firearms incident in Blenheim
Police were called following a report of a man presenting a firearm to another man in Witherlea around 4.25pm.

How Consumer NZ wants to fix the electricity market
Four major changes are needed to fix New Zealand's electricity market, Consumer NZ says.

More school leavers with no qualifications becoming 'new normal': advocates
Education Ministry figures show that after years at 10-11 percent, 15 percent of those leaving school over the last three years had no NCEA qualifications.

Who will pay the price to keep NZ Super affordable?
Economists say two new Treasury papers make it clear there's no easy fix to keep New Zealand's pension affordable.

Remember Emoni Narawa? Why ABs wing could write redemption story
He busted his ribs and punctured a lung against the Springboks in Auckland last year. Now Emoni Narawa is back for the All Blacks’ tour of the Republic.

‘Smashed up and broken by vandals’: The man who brought Oamaru’s grand old hotel back to life
For more than three years, Ian Murton was in a knock-down, drag-out fight with history. Now, he is the victor.

Appeal after mobility trike stolen from man with cerebral palsy
Julian’s electric trike was stolen from Northlands Shopping Centre shortly before 3pm on July 23.

Measles case in Palmerston North sparks concern over community spread
Health officials say the person has no recent overseas travel and no known source of infection, raising concerns there could be more undetected cases.

Council looks at short-term infrastructure fixes to protect South Dunedin
The Dunedin City Council is considering what improvements to make in the flood-prone area.

National Theatre to mark 50 years on South Bank
A free outdoor installation will tell 50 stories from the theatre's half-century in October.

Five injured in crash near Rotorua
Two people are in a serious condition while a further three have received moderate injuries.

Generate launches Ones to Watch for ANZ B2B marketers
In-house B2B marketers in Australia and New Zealand will gain more visibility as Generate opens shortlists across 19 award categories.

Can people ‘afford’ to stay? Residents in ‘shock’ at first water bills for Wellington
With the first instalment of Tiaki Wai bills being sent to home owners in the capital this week, some residents are questioning the capital’s affordability.

Rush to desex pigs rehomed after alleged murder as boars break in
The 70 or so pigs were previously cared for by Coromandel farmer Stuart Edmonson, who has been charged with murdering a pig hunter.

‘The big dance’: Lewis Clareburt sets sights on LA Olympics after double-gold in Glasgow
The Kiwi didn’t waste any time envisioning what awaits him at SoFi Stadium in 2028.

Govt signs PPP to build first section of Northland Expressway
Work on the $3.6 billion project is expected to begin in the coming months, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.

Solar approvals could drop from three months to six days
Regulation Minister David Seymour on Thursday welcomed a Ministry for Regulation sector review that recommends sweeping changes to reduce barriers to residential and small to medium-scale solar installations.

Weapon used in alleged robbery at Rotorua business
Officers were called to a premises on Ranolf St in Glenholme about 9.10am on Tuesday after two people allegedly entered the store with a weapon.