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‘Tragic’ death of 10yo tourist witnessed by family leads to sweeping DOC safety upgrades
Tegan Chen tragically died during a family holiday to New Zealand in January last year.

'Unprecedented' changes around Antarctic have implications for NZ
Sea ice around Antarctica is in 'terminal decline', say scientists.

Gregor Paul: How the All Blacks will deal with Scott Barrett's injury
OPINION: Patrick Tuipulotu will replace Barrett, offering experience and leadership.

TVNZ news in the spotlight: Independent review will check for balance, bias
Former Australian news boss will lead trust review; TVNZ forecasts $48.5m loss in 2026.

'I loved it': Roigard celebrates milestone in All Blacks win
The All Blacks' win over France was Cam Roigard's first test on home soil.

Where to next? Five dreamy holidays with all the perks
Plan your next holiday with these five fantastic offers.

The rise of Rosmini's 'Horse': Young star gallops to scoring benchmark
Braden Morley scored 30 points in Rosmini’s 40-7 win over Massey High.

Central Otago cell tower damage disrupts service, police seek leads
The damaged tower is on State Highway 8 near Lindis Pass-Tarra Road.

‘Inexplicable’: Woman attacked by lion in Australia knew animal for 20+ years
The woman had worked with the lion for more than 20 years at the zoo.

Long Covid voices sidelined in pandemic inquiry hearings
Phase two of the inquiry into Covid-19 begins today in Auckland.

All Blacks face changes as injuries loom for France rematch
Sevu Reece's head knock and an injury cloud over Scott Barrett could force changes.

Police respond to assault at pool: One hospitalised, charges laid
The incident occurred at around 3.15pm on Littlebourne Road.

'They all stepped up': Robertson celebrates debutants but All Blacks eye fixes
Four new faces earned their first caps in Dunedin, but fixes will be needed in Wellington.

How to spend a Dunedin weekend with your university-aged kid
Last-minute flights resulted in a long-weekend adventure between mother and son.

Gregor Paul: Progress or stalling? All Blacks' key challenge in new season
OPINION: Scott Robertson praised their bravery but said defensive improvements are needed.

'Words can't describe it': All Blacks duo react to making test debuts
Fabian Holland became the first Dutch-born player to represent the All Blacks.

On The Up: Miniature backyard pubs a hit for Christchurch family business
Fancy the perfect pint just steps from your back door? Here's how you can get it.

France player ratings: The Frenchman who outshone the All Blacks
A youngster shone brightly, showcasing energy and crucial late-game tidying-up.

'All Blacks stumble over the line': World media reacts to Dunedin win
Scott Robertson's side were made to work for their victory under the roof.

All Blacks hold on, end France losing streak to open 2025
A weakened French side put up a serious challenge under the Dunedin roof.

Flatting wars: The male students' struggle against 'unwritten rule' bias claims
Claims of landlords' bias towards males being rowdy, drunken tenants.