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- Weather live: Flights cancelled, trees downed and roofs damaged by strong winds around countryStrong winds caused flight cancellations, tree damage, and power outages across the country.
- Principals debate scripted lessonsPrincipals debate the use of scripted lessons as teachers adapt to new primary school curriculums, with concerns about potential negative impacts on student engagement and learning.
- The aeroplane inside Wellington Hospital you probably don't know aboutWellington Hospital's simulation centre features a half-plane for training medical staff in air ambulance scenarios, supporting Life Flight's emergency retrievals and providing hands-on experience with challenges like turbulence and limited resources.
- Police Commissioner investigation: Who knew what, and when?Police are investigating complaints against Commissioner Richard Chambers, who denies the allegations and remains in his role. The complaints involve alleged conduct towards women and are not yet substantiated.
- Research looks into bowel cancer in younger people as early-onset cases increaseResearch highlights rising early-onset bowel cancer cases in New Zealand, with many young patients experiencing delayed diagnoses, misdiagnoses, and limited support services.
- Severe southerlies lash Wellington, stronger gales expectedSevere southerly winds are affecting Wellington with gusts up to 100 km/h, and stronger gales are expected overnight, potentially reaching 130 km/h. Power cuts are anticipated due to falling debris.
- Firefighters respond to blaze at central Auckland restaurantFirefighters are extinguishing a fire at a central Auckland restaurant and bar that started in a commercial kitchen. The fire had been contained by sprinklers, but crews were working on last hotspots and salvage operations. Everyone in the building has been evacuated and accounted for.
- Traditional navigators encourage more people to 'look up' at MatarikiTraditional waka navigators in New Zealand are promoting the revival of traditional navigation methods and the cultural importance of Matariki, encouraging broader public engagement.
- Anti-sunscreen social media trend has skin cancer experts worriedAnti-sunscreen social media trends are causing concern among health experts due to misinformation about sunscreen safety, with calls for better education and regulation to prevent increased skin cancer risks.
- Soldier found guilty of threatening to kill senior colleague after cocktail partyA soldier was found guilty of threatening to kill a senior colleague and using insulting language following a post-party incident involving a disputed kiss. He was not guilty of using violence, and three charges were dropped. The incident occurred after a cocktail party at Waiouru Military Camp.
- Public to get their say on changes to Wellington ratesWellington City Council will seek public input on proposed changes to its rates system, including reducing commercial rates differentials and transitioning to a Land Value Rating system, while limiting residential rate increases to 5.9%.
- Police Commissioner Richard Chambers under investigation after complaintsPolice Commissioner Richard Chambers is under investigation following complaints, with the IPCA and police overseeing the process. Chambers denies the allegations and has pledged cooperation.
- Māori providers say Taranaki ready for new med school doctorsTaranaki's Māori health providers express readiness to host trainee doctors from the new Waikato University medical school, aiming to improve local health outcomes and workforce stability.
- Teacher facing indecent assault charges keeps name secretA teacher facing multiple indecent assault charges has their identity kept secret by a court ruling, with the trial scheduled for October. The accused is no longer teaching and faces four charges of indecent assault and one of intentionally impeding breathing.
- 'Pipes and pumps' option halts South Dunedin flood plansDunedin City Councillors have paused flood adaptation plans for South Dunedin for four months following a new engineered flood protection system proposal from the regional council, which includes fewer property acquisitions and requires further research.