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A vehicle went into the water at Lake Rotoiti near Rotorua following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 30 near Wharetoroa Rd. The police responded to the incident just before 1pm, with one vehicle ending up in the water. The sole occupant of the vehicle, who suffered serious injuries, has been rescued, and while the road remains open, motorists in the area should anticipate delays. Full Article

Police have identified Sarveen Singh, 40, as the victim of a train-vehicle collision in Penrose. The crash at Maurice Rd level crossing is being investigated, with functioning barriers. Emergency services responded promptly after the train driver notified Auckland Rail Operations Centre. Full Article

Two strangers rescued an unresponsive paddler after an outrigger capsized at Red Beach in Auckland. One of the rescuers, Harlem Scalabrini, described how he and another man swam to the man who was face down in the water, pulling him to safety on rocks. Despite being airlifted to Stanmore Bay, the paddler was tragically pronounced dead shortly after the rescue. Full Article

Super Rugby has emerged as the dominant football code in 2025, surpassing the NRL and A-League in media value, with Super Rugby Pacific experiencing a 12% increase in viewership after three rounds. Sky TV and New Zealand Rugby have reported ongoing growth in audience numbers, with Australia seeing a 30% rise in viewership after eight rounds. These impressive statistics have reinvigorated broadcast negotiations and solidified Super Rugby as a highly sought-after entertainment property. Full Article

Wanli Zhu, a political commentator and YouTuber critical of the Chinese Communist Party, was awarded $150,000 in damages after enduring a nine-month "campaign of abuse" by Zhen Chen, who accused her of being a Chinese spy. Chen organized a protest outside Zhu's family home and distributed leaflets with her personal information, forcing her to sell her home and move. Zhu, with over 22,000 subscribers and 5 million views on her channel, has been vocal in...

Air New Zealand has grounded a flight from Blenheim to Auckland in New Plymouth due to a passenger's carry-on item causing a fuel smell in the cabin. Emergency services are on standby at the airport following the diversion. Full Article