April 5, 2025

Auckland Zoo in legal clash over accessible bathroom design

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Construction of accessible bathroom at Auckland Zoo triggers year-long standoff.http://dlvr.it/TJyqQF

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Minors among worst offenders in facial recognition trial December 24, 2025
The three-month trial began in October at Pak'nSave stores in Redwood and Sydenham, and New World St Martins (pictured). By Phil Pennington of RNZ A report into facial recognition systems used on shoppers shows teenagers are the worst offenders for threatening supermarket staff.
Emotional Stokes concerned for players' welfare December 24, 2025
England's Ben Stokes answers questions during a news conference in Melbourne ahead of the fourth test which starts on Boxing Day. Photo: Getty Images An emotional England captain Ben Stokes says the mental well-being of his players is his main priority heading into the last two matches of the Ashes series.
Stokes concerned for England players' welfare December 24, 2025
England's Ben Stokes answers questions during a news conference in Melbourne ahead of the fourth test which starts on Boxing Day. Photo: Getty Images An emotional England captain Ben Stokes says the mental well-being of his players is his main priority heading into the last two matches of the Ashes series.
Busy Christmas Eve for retailers December 24, 2025
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Photo: Getty Images By Gyles Beckford of RNZ Christmas Eve has been the busiest shopping day of the year with 9745 sales a minute at its peak.
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Investigation ordered into scale of breath testing scandal December 24, 2025
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Boy left swimming for his life as rescue delayed by police December 24, 2025
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Moeraki rāhui to allow shellfish to recover December 24, 2025
Image: Supplied Te Rūnanga o Moeraki has declared a rāhui on collecting shellfish from Kaihīnaki (Moeraki Boulders) to the western end of Onekakara (Moeraki harbour beach).

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