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‘Very poorly understood’: Scientists after 6.8 quake rattles lower South Island
A 6.8 magnitude quake hit 160km northwest of Snares Islands this week.

$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact
In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.

Watercare reveals $13.8b plan for Auckland infrastructure overhaul
Watercare unveils its more-than- 1000-project business plan.

'Potential danger': Quake strikes off lower South Island, risk of strong currents
Civil Defence has issued advice for if a tsunami has been generated.

Why Al Brown’s Depot is not serving Bluff oysters – but Josh Emett and Judith Tabron are
Ngāi Tahu's shock Bluff oyster decision and its impact on top restaurants.

Oysters off the menu: Iwi and leading restaurant pull plug on 2025 season
Bluff oysters have been cut from menus, with Ngāi Tahu Seafood not harvesting them.

The bottom line: ACC reveals the cost of foreign object insertions
NZ's 'capital of curiosity gone wrong' has been revealed.

‘Extraordinary’: 72-year-olds complete epic NZ tandem journey
Cliff and Ruth Mail cycled 7200km for charity, raising nearly $10,000.

Northland ladies on the march - leisure marching gaining popularity in the region
Leisure marching making big comeback in Northland.

Cold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZ
South Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.

Pedestrian dead after being hit by train, second in a week
KiwiRail says the Invercargill tragedy happened at a pedestrian crossing.

Long delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZ
It comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.

Storm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plunge
While South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast.

Bruce Cotterill: The overlooked potential of KiwiSaver in NZ’s infrastructure push
Investment is a start, but let’s not miss the obvious.

Hundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/h
Mayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.

How a community mourns: The legacy of a youth worker lost in tragedy
Colleagues performed an emotional haka and sang waiata for Sam Matue’s whānau.

Abuse survivor: My ACC counsellor answered my sex work ad
'I cried so hard, this is a man I fully trusted.'

Elliott Smith: Moana Pasifika may have pulled off the heist of the season
Moana Pasifika loose forward could have a big future in the game.

One critical, airlifted to hospital after crash near Invercargill beach
The single-vehicle crash occurred about 11.30am near Oreti Beach.

Lake Hāwea homicide: Trial date set for husband accused of killing wife
Police launched a homicide investigation in November.

Ex-Catholic teacher’s 40th sex abuse conviction emerges as another victim steps forward
The former Marist Brother has already been sentenced three times for preying on children.