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Likelihood of strong-shaking earthquakes increasing nationwide

A GNS review into the modelling used to predict just how much the ground shakes in earthquakes has been released.

Christchurch And Canterbury •8 mins ago

Nobel win for Swede who unlocked secrets of Neanderthal DNA

His discoveries helped us understand what makes humans unique and provided key insights into our immune system.

Science •12 mins ago

Fair Go's tips for saving money on insurance, without losing cover

The cost of living is skyrocketing, and we’re all trying ways to stretch that dollar a bit further.

Personal Finance •31 mins ago

Fair Go discovers smoke alarms that failed tests to detect smoke

The unbranded smoke alarms are available from a variety of online retailers.

Technology •34 mins ago

UK scraps tax cut for wealthy that sparked market turmoil

“We get it, and we have listened,” Treasury chief Kwasi Kwarteng said in a statement.

UK And Europe •9:20pm

Fair Go: Auckland Museum returns Vietnam medals after 42-year battle

Douglas Paterson's family proudly received his Distinguished Flying Cross and two other Vietnam medals in a special handover.

Auckland •8:45pm

Kapiti businesses picking up the pieces after surge in ram-raids

A spate of recent ram-raids has left Kapiti business owners on edge, with some saying their pleas for help have gone unheard.

Crime And Justice •8:20pm

Calls for Govt to scrap discriminatory immigration policy

The Acceptable Standard of Health requirement is splitting families and advocates say it's even forcing residents with New Zealand born children to leave.

Disability •7:46pm

BSA decision: Fair Go story on house building delay

It was meant to be a downsize to relieve stress; instead the couple headed into their golden years with mounting debts.

Property •7:33pm

Slip blocks part of SH5 north of Rotorua

The northbound lane is blocked to traffic between Paradise Valley Rd and Western Rd, and diversions are being put in place.

Accidents •7:21pm

Kaitaia's only carved Pouwhenua left damaged by vandals

The offenders cut off the head of one pillar and attempted to saw through another piece.

Te Ao Maori •7:09pm

Long wait nearly over: 12 nations welcomed in warm RWC ceremony

Ceremony in Auckland five days out from kick-off highlighted cultural richness of wider Pacific region and the emerging darlings of the World Cup - Fiji.

Rugby World Cup •7:02pm