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Blackout: Dunedin street lights fail to turn on, leaving suburbs in the dark

One local joked the Council didn't pay its power bill.

Both sides claim victory after US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce

News of the two-week ceasefire has triggered global relief, alongside apprehension.

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The lucky numbers have been drawn.

'Akin to aunt and nephew:' Young woman who slept with 12-year-old wants to be a teacher

Judges ruled the woman's teaching ambitions did not outweigh the gravity of her crimes.

'Dynamic retrospective': Jason Derulo sets date for Auckland arena show

The show promises high-energy hits with choreography and striking visuals.

How the 11th-hour US-Iran ceasefire unfolded

Iran had earlier rejected a US ceasefire plan and instead offered a 10-point deal.

Market close: Ceasefire relief sends shares higher as oil price drops, OCR stays on hold

The S&P/NZX 50 closed up 1.41%, rising 2.7% across two trading days.

Unexplained death: Mystery as person dies at Christchurch address

There is an increased police presence on Main North Rd, Papanui, after today's incident.

Dad of teen farewelled at chaotic boy racer meet says ‘his heart is still beating’

The boy's father wanted to change the stereotype around boy racers after his son's death.

How new extreme-risk prison rules stack up against UN standards

A new bill follows Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier’s damning inspection of a prison unit.

For many patients leaving the ICU, the struggle has only just begun

NY Times: A long stay in ICU can bring challenges that take months or longer to resolve.

NZ stays away from Aussie-style ban on sports betting ads, online casino rules loom

Australia will cap TV betting ads and ban them during live sport.