New Zealand

What you need to know about NZ's new citizenship test plans

The test on various topics around New Zealand life and government would be required for many applying for citizenship from next year.

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Digital boost for situations where the Deaf community may face delays or lack access to NZSL interpreters.

AI avatars to deliver real-time NZ sign language translations

AI avatars will provide additional support in situations where the Deaf community may face delays or lack access to interpreters.

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Local school leavers flocked to Porirua’s careers expo this year.

Students cram into careers expo amid high youth unemployment

The expo at Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday was designed for students, school leavers and anyone who wanted to find education or a career pathway.

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Sir Rod Drury returns New Zealander of the Year award

The Xero founder was knighted in the 2026 New Year Honours and was awarded the supreme title in March.

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A rocket lifting off from Rocket Lab's Mahia Peninsula facility in 2019.

Record quarter for Rocket Lab, hopes to join Trump's 'Golden Dome'

The New Zealand-founded company was well placed to benefit from the Trump administration's planned "Golden Dome", according to its chief executive Sir Peter Beck.

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What you need to know about NZ's new citizenship test plans

The test on various topics around New Zealand life and government would be required for many applying for citizenship from next year.

6:50pm

AI avatars to deliver real-time NZ sign language translations

AI avatars will provide additional support in situations where the Deaf community may face delays or lack access to interpreters.

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2:35

Students cram into careers expo amid high youth unemployment

The expo at Te Rauparaha Arena on Tuesday was designed for students, school leavers and anyone who wanted to find education or a career pathway.

5:45pm

Sir Rod Drury returns New Zealander of the Year award

The Xero founder was knighted in the 2026 New Year Honours and was awarded the supreme title in March.

4:21pm

Record quarter for Rocket Lab, hopes to join Trump's 'Golden Dome'

The New Zealand-founded company was well placed to benefit from the Trump administration's planned "Golden Dome", according to its chief executive Sir Peter Beck.

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Future of Christchurch’s Apollo Projects Stadium to be decided

Addington site may be rezoned and the Crusaders’ former stronghold dismantled as the city moves on to One NZ Stadium.

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TVNZ’s political editor Maiki Sherman has announced her resignation.

'Untenable' position: TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns

Sherman said her role became "untenable" after fallout from language used at ministerial function.

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Commerce Commission grants clearance for NPD and Gull fuel merger

The approval clears the way for the two fuel retailers to combine operations into a nationwide network of around 240 sites stretching from Invercargill to Kaitaia.

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The Otututu/Rough River from the Atarau Rd bridge in Ikamatua.

Body recovered after tractor found overturned in West Coast river

Police said the upturned vehicle was located in the Ōtūtū/Rough River at Ikamatua about 10.45am.

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How much does it really cost first-home buyers to get into the market?

Over the past year, first-time buyers have purchased 24,800 properties - the highest annual number since the year to the third quarter of 2021.

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1News meteorologist Dan Corbet says the wind and rain is far from over.

Flooding, outages, roads closed as rapidly deepening low spreads

Strong wind watches expand and heavy rain hits West Coast and upper South Island, with more disruption expected as system moves east.

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University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology (file image)

Auckland students' details caught up in massive global university hack

Names, email addresses, ID numbers and messages between users could all be affected by the breach.

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A yellow-bellied sea snake on Hōkawai Beach near Ōpōtiki.

Second sea snake found on Bay of Plenty beach shocks dog walker

The man thought the serpent was an eel before realising it was the rare, venomous species after another sighting earlier this week.

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Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman, two children in Hastings

The 36-year-old appeared in the High Court at Napier today and will now face trial in August 2027.

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'Much more than a postal service': 140-year-old Christchurch shop to close

A Christchurch post shop with a difference is set to close as NZ Post moves to shut more than 140 counters around the country, devastating customers who say it is a vital community hub.

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The sunny yellow block (left) is New Zealand made product, while the American butter from grain fed cows is a paler tone.

Why the world is getting NZ's best as we eat cheap imports

Butter is far from the only item with a higher price when made in New Zealand

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News in 90 Seconds May 8

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including news about a New Zealander on the virus stricken cruise ship, and Sir David Attenborough speaks about his 100th birthday.

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Ten-year-old male hunting dog, Marley, was euthanised after being impounded for not being registered.

Homeless woman's dog put down despite public offers to pay fees

Tauranga City Council has defended euthanising 10-year-old Marley, who was impounded for not being registered.

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Police say the incident began about 8.50pm on Wednesday near Seaview Rd in Whakatāne, when a person got into the parked camper and drove off, unaware its owner was asleep in the rear.

Woman charged after camper stolen with man and cat still inside

A Whakatāne man woke to his camper being driven away with him and his cat still inside on Wednesday.

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Rachel McGillan Whangārei Youth Space Clinical Manager

'Loss of one life is too many': Crisis support launched for Northland youth

In response to a damning report into a suicide cluster, $1.7 million has been announced to open a youth acute respite service and three additional youth suicide prevention coordination roles.

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