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Extreme Edge Panmure indoor climbing company fined $350,000 after woman, child injured in falls just 18 days apart

The company knew there was a problem but failed to fix it before the boy fell.

Grace Thompson, pictured before the Extreme Edge climbing wall accident. Photo / Supplied

Grace Thompson, pictured before the Extreme Edge climbing wall accident. Photo / Supplied

Grace Thompson, pictured before the Extreme Edge climbing wall accident. Photo / Supplied

Grace Thompson, pictured before the Extreme Edge climbing wall accident. Photo / Supplied
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Court martial begins for NZDF member accused of threatening Afghan interpreter

The interpreter wanted to talk to the minister about coming to NZ with his new wife.

The court martial is taking place at the Devonport Naval Base, where a man, who has interim name suppression, is accused of threatening to have an interpreter in Afghanistan killed. Photo / Qiuyi Tan

The court martial is taking place at the Devonport Naval Base, where a man, who has interim name suppression, is accused of threatening to have an interpreter in Afghanistan killed. Photo / Qiuyi Tan

The court martial is taking place at the Devonport Naval Base, where a man, who has interim name suppression, is accused of threatening to have an interpreter in Afghanistan killed. Photo / Qiuyi Tan

The court martial is taking place at the Devonport Naval Base, where a man, who has interim name suppression, is accused of threatening to have an interpreter in Afghanistan killed. Photo / Qiuyi Tan
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NZ sharemarket stalled by Middle East conflict - Market close

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,210.48 points, up 35.35 points or 0.27%.

Rocket Lab soared 35% to a new high of US$106 after posting record first-quarter revenue and making a series of announcements. Photo / Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab soared 35% to a new high of US$106 after posting record first-quarter revenue and making a series of announcements. Photo / Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab soared 35% to a new high of US$106 after posting record first-quarter revenue and making a series of announcements. Photo / Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab soared 35% to a new high of US$106 after posting record first-quarter revenue and making a series of announcements. Photo / Rocket Lab
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Paraplegic woman ‘upset and distressed’ after Triride wheelchair stolen from Red Beach, Auckland

The 71-year-old says the theft has stripped her of her freedom and independence.

Denny Cavanaugh says the theft has stripped her of her freedom and independence.

Denny Cavanaugh says the theft has stripped her of her freedom and independence.

Denny Cavanaugh says the theft has stripped her of her freedom and independence.

Denny Cavanaugh says the theft has stripped her of her freedom and independence.
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Government announces who gets prioritised in event of major fuel crisis

The Government has set out rules for who can get access to fuel in the event of crisis.

The Government has set out new fuel rules. Photo / Mark Mitchell

The Government has set out new fuel rules. Photo / Mark Mitchell

The Government has set out new fuel rules. Photo / Mark Mitchell

The Government has set out new fuel rules. Photo / Mark Mitchell
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Antonov AN-124, world’s biggest aircraft, lands in New Zealand

Flying giant on mission for a planned private, specialist freight movement.

An Antonov 124 belonging to the Ukrainian Antonov Airlines. Photo / Jan Woitas, dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP

An Antonov 124 belonging to the Ukrainian Antonov Airlines. Photo / Jan Woitas, dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP

An Antonov 124 belonging to the Ukrainian Antonov Airlines. Photo / Jan Woitas, dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP

An Antonov 124 belonging to the Ukrainian Antonov Airlines. Photo / Jan Woitas, dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP
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Jesse Mulligan: The five mistakes hospitality staff wish you wouldn’t make

Are you guilty of these mistakes when you visit restaurants, bars and cafes?

Is your waiter writing down your order or making notes about how annoying you are? Photo / Getty Images

Is your waiter writing down your order or making notes about how annoying you are? Photo / Getty Images

Is your waiter writing down your order or making notes about how annoying you are? Photo / Getty Images

Is your waiter writing down your order or making notes about how annoying you are? Photo / Getty Images
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The do’s and don’ts of picking fruit in your neighbourhood

Here's what you can and can't pick.

Foraging is becoming more popular as fruit and vegetable prices rise, but experts say there are some basic rules people should follow. Photo / Supplied

Foraging is becoming more popular as fruit and vegetable prices rise, but experts say there are some basic rules people should follow. Photo / Supplied

Foraging is becoming more popular as fruit and vegetable prices rise, but experts say there are some basic rules people should follow. Photo / Supplied

Foraging is becoming more popular as fruit and vegetable prices rise, but experts say there are some basic rules people should follow. Photo / Supplied
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Police arrest four, issue 53 infringement notices after 120 bike riders take over west Auckland streets

Police monitored anti-social behaviour during large-scale bicycle circuit on city streets

More than 100 riders took to West Auckland streets in a mass ride on Sunday, with police arresting four, impounding one bike and issuing 53 infringement notices.

More than 100 riders took to West Auckland streets in a mass ride on Sunday, with police arresting four, impounding one bike and issuing 53 infringement notices.

More than 100 riders took to West Auckland streets in a mass ride on Sunday, with police arresting four, impounding one bike and issuing 53 infringement notices.

More than 100 riders took to West Auckland streets in a mass ride on Sunday, with police arresting four, impounding one bike and issuing 53 infringement notices.
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Mariameno Kapa-Kingi leaves Te Pāti Māori, starts new party

It comes about six months ahead of the general election.

Te Pāti Māori MPs Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, who were both expelled from the party last year. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Te Pāti Māori MPs Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, who were both expelled from the party last year. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Te Pāti Māori MPs Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, who were both expelled from the party last year. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Te Pāti Māori MPs Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, who were both expelled from the party last year. Photo / Mark Mitchell
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Seascape Auckland ghost tower developer Shundi Customs estimated to owe $588.8 million

China Construction Bank owed $133m. It called in receivers and now initial report is out.

Seascape, the 56-level $300 million-plus apartment tower in downtown Auckland, as it was in September 2024.

Seascape, the 56-level $300 million-plus apartment tower in downtown Auckland, as it was in September 2024.

Seascape, the 56-level $300 million-plus apartment tower in downtown Auckland, as it was in September 2024.

Seascape, the 56-level $300 million-plus apartment tower in downtown Auckland, as it was in September 2024.
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