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Boil water notice issued for Mangaore after dead rats found in reservoir
The affected reservoir has been taken offline and an existing alternative reservoir is now supplying the local network.

Fonterra to report full-year earnings a year on from sale of brands business
Fonterra sold the Mainland group businesses to French dairy giant Lactalis for $4.2 billion last year.

'The worst I've ever seen it' - firefighters' union demands inquiry into FENZ management
Firefighters went on strike for an hour today - the 64th strike since industrial action started two years ago.

Asleep at the wheel: what smartwatches can - and can't - tell us about driver fatigue
Wearable data may help drivers spot fatigue, but researchers warn sleep scores alone cannot judge fitness to drive safely.

The viral catsuit that could change the future of athletics
British runner’s startling outfit grabbed the headlines but the boffins behind it explain that it is far more than a fashion statement

'NZers do not care about this topic' - PM on new Nicky Hager book
David Seymour has also dismissed the book, saying Hager "does this every three years, and most of New Zealand wonders what the fuss is about".

Decision on LNG terminal delayed
The government had been intending to sign a contract for the LNG terminal before the election.

'I can't do it': Counselling students dropping out due to financial struggles
It's causing concern about a shortage of counsellors after a survey indicated more than one in five professional counsellors planned to retire or leave in the next two years.

More than 374k Auckland households to get $377 from Entrust
Auckland's payment from Entrust, which owns 75 percent of Vector, is one of the largest.

More than 50 businesses sign letter calling out politicians' 'anti-business rhetoric'
It comes off the back of proposals to sell off or separate supermarket assets, and buy back the Australian-owned BNZ.

Watch: Last House debate of this Parliamentary term
With the election campaign about to officially kick off, MPs gather at Parliament for one of the last times.

Big development would ‘completely change village life’, residents say
A plan to build an entirely new village could transform life in this small Waikato settlement.

Two people in critical condition after suspected medical event in Auckland
Two people are in a critical condition after a medical event in the West Auckland suburb of Ranui on Wednesday.

Canterbury council votes to end controversial nitrate emergency declaration
A notice of motion declaring the emergency was passed on the eve of the previous council's departure.

'Landing role on Thomas & Friends was crazy'
Ellie-Mae Siame, 14, says she was "in shock" but excited at being a part of the beloved series.

Environmental impact of Central Otago gold mine fast-track bid 'really concerning' for locals
Opponents say it has been a "real schmozzle", with the project not suited to the fast-track process due to its complexity.

Palo Alto launches continuous AI defence for clients
Attackers are exploiting AI faster than many defences can respond, prompting a shift to continuous testing for hidden exposures.

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has confidence in MBIE head Nic Blakeley 'for now'
Erica Stanford says she is extremely disappointed and has no confidence $50 million will be the end of it.

Two critically injured at West Auckland intersection
St John could not say how the pair were injured

Debates: Finally complete, incomplete, and unwelcome
Parliament's final week has just two days to finish off government business, so it's pick and choose - win and lose for bills. Plus an unwelcome OIA debate.