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This weather system is bringing snow to various areas. Most of Aotearoa expects a wet Friday. The forecast includes gales and thunderstorms.","category":"world","id":874251,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052854/snow-gales-and-thunderstorms-forecast-cold-front-hits-nz","published_at":"2026-10-29T19:13:32Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Snow is settling as a front moves across the country, leaving most of Aotearoa facing a wet Friday.","title":"Snow, gales and thunderstorms forecast as cold front hits NZ"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":874075,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/361052859/pimlico-residents-row-montenegro-embassy-over-gaudy","published_at":"2026-10-29T19:06:39Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Neighbours say the ‘tacky-looking’ banner harm the aesthetic of Grade-II listed homes designed by Thomas Cubitt","title":"Residents of wealthy London suburb in row with embassy over ‘gaudy’ flag"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"sports","id":873728,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/361052863/kiwi-amateur-golfers-launch-bold-assault-day-one-asia-pacific-amateur-championship","published_at":"2026-10-29T18:38:41Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"A trio of young New Zealanders were setting the pace before the reigning champion took control in the opening round.","title":"Kiwi golfers launch bold assault to start Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Te Arai"},{"ai_summary":"Anthony Williams fled from a victim after a dog barked aggressively during a knife attack. The incident occurred when the pet intervened to save its owner from the attacker. Details of the event were presented during a trial in Huntingdon.","category":"politics","id":872974,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/361052822/dog-saved-owner-train-knifeman-court-hears","published_at":"2026-10-29T17:33:14Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Huntingdon trial told how Anthony Williams fled from stabbed victim when pet barked aggressively","title":"Dog saved owner from train knifeman, court hears"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"health","id":872680,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052642/manage-my-health-breach-exposed-flaws-dormant-accounts-and-privacy-processes","published_at":"2026-10-29T17:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The final inquiry says the breach damaged trust in health portals and disproportionately affected Northland patients and whānau.","title":"Manage My Health breach exposed flaws in dormant accounts and privacy processes"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"tech","id":872265,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/361052813/hero-flydubai-pilot-reveals-scars-cockpit-axe-attack","published_at":"2026-10-29T16:32:47Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Indian national who helped stop co-pilot from crashing Tel-Aviv bound plane awarded bravery medal by UAE president","title":"Hero FlyDubai pilot reveals scars from cockpit axe attack"},{"ai_summary":"A deadly train crash occurred in Spain. Families are hoping to find loved ones who are still missing. The event happened early Wednesday. It heavily impacted Urda, a small town south of Madrid with about 2,500 residents.","category":"world","id":871681,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/361052810/families-hold-out-hope-loved-ones-missing-after-deadly-s","published_at":"2026-10-29T15:45:17Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Life in Urda, a small town of about 2,500 people south of Madrid, was turned upside down early Wednesday.","title":"Families hold out hope for loved ones missing after deadly Spain train crash"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"politics","id":871065,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052711/split-your-vote-founder-harry-mowbray-says-electoral-commission-investigating-him","published_at":"2026-10-29T15:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"A wealthy businessman who launched a campaign to get New Zealanders to split their vote says he is under investigation for breaking electoral rules.","title":"Split Your Vote founder Harry Mowbray says Electoral Commission investigating him"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"sports","id":871091,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/361052538/kimi-antonelli-set-end-italys-73year-wait-f1-ch","published_at":"2026-10-29T15:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Not since Alberto Ascari in 1953 has an Italian won the title. Mercedes driver Antonelli can finally end the 73-year wait this Monday.","title":"The 73-year F1 drought Kimi Antonelli is about to break"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"economy","id":871152,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052149/fatigue-and-safety-failures-contributed-bluff-ship-boiler-explosion-injured-three","published_at":"2026-10-29T15:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"TAIC says fatigued senior engineers, poor communication and missed safety controls contributed to a boiler explosion aboard the Olivia in Bluff.","title":"Fatigue and safety failures contributed to Bluff ship boiler explosion"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"economy","id":871172,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361051593/luxon-says-he-understands-cost-living-crisis-because-hes-visited-budgeting-services-he-hasnt-been","published_at":"2026-10-29T15:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"He said it in Stuff’s Leaders’ Debate. Turns out, he was referring to a visit he did before the last election.","title":"Luxon says he understands the cost of living crisis because he’s visited budgeting services. But he hasn’t been to one as PM"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"economy","id":871191,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/home-property/361052678/property-markets-historic-milestone-ten-years-making","published_at":"2026-10-29T15:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"It’s been building for years, but now the shift is impossible to ignore.","title":"The property market’s historic milestone ten years in the making"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":871201,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052595/charges-dropped-pokies-official-still-stuck-60k-legal-bill","published_at":"2026-10-29T15:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"A judge ruled the Crown had an arguable case. Jackson Rao’s lawyer plans to appeal.","title":"Charges dropped, but pokies official still stuck with $60k legal bill"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":871208,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/health/361051410/you-may-have-been-applying-your-sunscreen-wrong-all-time","published_at":"2026-10-29T15:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"As summer fast approaches, it may be time to start dusting off those bottles of sunscreen, getting ready for the hotter weather ahead.","title":"You may have been applying your sunscreen wrong all this time"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":871212,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/361046809/pack-loose-waisted-pants-melbournes-newest-places-eat-and-drink","published_at":"2026-10-29T15:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"From Basque dining and Greek-inspired riverside plates to martinis and standout coffee, these are Melbourne’s latest openings worth knowing.","title":"Pack the loose pants: Melbourne’s newest places to eat and drink"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":871215,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/361052628/new-toyota-hybrid-could-return-25l100km-and-1400km-range","published_at":"2026-10-29T15:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Toyota is targeting bold economy gains with it's nex-generation hybrid and PHEV engine and electric motors.","title":"New Toyota hybrid could return 2.5L/100km and 1400km+ range"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":871216,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361052560/nz-election-2026-live-updates-politics-campaign-news","published_at":"2026-10-29T15:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Follow the election campaign live.","title":"Live: More politicians will line up at this now famous gelato shop today"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"world","id":871217,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/361052502/man-who-kept-journalisms-biggest-secret-30-years-finally-spilling-his-own-writes-paula-penfold","published_at":"2026-10-29T15:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The Watergate reporter breaks a golden rule of journalism","title":"The man who kept journalism’s biggest secret for 30 years is finally spilling his own, writes Paula Penfold"},{"ai_summary":"","category":"politics","id":871218,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361051976/its-one-worst-forests-country-now-court-has-ordered-it-must-be-cleaned","published_at":"2026-10-29T15:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The orders require 18.37ha of the 390ha pine forest to be permanently retired and planted with native species","title":"It’s ‘one of the worst’ forests in the country. 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The blaze happened last November in an apartment complex located in a northern suburban district. Seven buildings were engulfed by the fire. The disaster resulted in 168 deaths. Thousands of other residents were displaced from their homes. The investigation found that oversight had been inadequate.","category":"politics","id":869720,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/361052801/hong-kongs-housing-minister-resigns-after-fire-investigation","published_at":"2026-10-29T13:25:08Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The massive fire that broke out last November engulfed seven buildings in an apartment complex in a northern suburban district, killing 168 people and displacing thousands of others.","title":"Hong Kong's housing minister resigns after fire investigation finds inadequate oversight"},{"ai_summary":"Search teams used sniffer dogs on Thursday morning to find victims following a train collision in central Spain. This event marks the second deadly train crash of the year. The accident occurred shortly before a national election.","category":"politics","id":869036,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/361052793/spain-reckons-second-deadly-train-crash-year-ahe","published_at":"2026-10-29T12:47:31Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Search teams with sniffer dogs continued to look for victims on Thursday morning, a day after the collision in central Spain.","title":"Spain reckons with second deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election"},{"ai_summary":"Vladimir Putin met with African leaders at a summit in Moscow. The event aimed to expand ties between Russia and Africa. During a meeting at the Kremlin, Putin stated that the two parties are united by close partnership and strong bonds of friendship.","category":"tech","id":868628,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/361052788/putin-woos-african-leaders-moscow-summit-aimed-expan","published_at":"2026-10-29T12:13:39Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Speaking during a meeting in the Kremlin on the second day of the summit, Putin said that “Russia and Africa are united by truly strong bonds of friendship and close partnership.”","title":"Putin woos African leaders at a Moscow summit aimed at expanding Russia-Africa ties"},{"ai_summary":"Christine Lagarde will resign from her position as President of the European Central Bank on February 7. This departure occurs nine months before her eight-year term was scheduled to end.","category":"economy","id":867200,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/361052774/european-central-bank-president-christine-lagarde-will-resig","published_at":"2026-10-29T10:51:55Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, nine months ahead of the end of her 8-year term, the ECB said Thursday.","title":"European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will resign Feb. 7, nine months early"},{"ai_summary":"Humanitarian aid is scheduled to enter Oleshky. A ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has held for three days. The planned truce is set to last six days. This pause in fighting has brought stillness to civilians in the nearby city of Kherson. That city is controlled by Ukraine and has been damaged by the war.","category":"tech","id":866951,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/361052772/humanitarian-aid-set-enter-oleshky-rare-russiaukrain","published_at":"2026-10-29T10:31:30Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The planned six-day ceasefire around Russian-occupied Oleshky has also brought a rare and welcome stillness for civilians in the nearby city of Kherson, which is held by Ukraine and has also been wrecked by the war.","title":"Humanitarian aid set to enter Oleshky as a rare Russia-Ukraine truce holds for a third day"},{"ai_summary":"North Korea launched a series of missiles toward the sea. This action occurs as tensions with South Korea increase. The launches happened after leader Kim Jong Un made a surprise visit to China over the weekend. China is the main ally and economic lifeline for the North. The visit was intended to push for greater cooperation between the two nations.","category":"politics","id":866774,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/361052767/north-korea-fires-missile-barrage-toward-sea-tensions","published_at":"2026-10-29T10:10:59Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The launches also followed leader Kim Jong Un’s surprise weekend visit to China, the North's main ally and economic lifeline, to push for greater cooperation.","title":"North Korea fires missile barrage toward the sea as tensions with South rise"},{"ai_summary":"Flávio Bolsonaro has moved from Brazil to the United States. In a letter sent Wednesday to his party's political representatives, he promised to lead the opposition to Lula from abroad. He stated he would say things others cannot and assume risks they cannot take.","category":"world","id":866507,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/361052760/what-know-about-impacts-flvio-bolsonaros-move","published_at":"2026-10-29T09:56:33Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Bolsonaro has promised to lead the opposition to Lula from abroad. “I will say what you cannot say, and I will assume the risks you cannot take,” he said in a letter on Wednesday, addressing himself to political representatives of his party.","title":"What to know about the impacts of Flávio Bolsonaro’s move from Brazil to the US"},{"ai_summary":"Netanyahu responded to a request sent to the Shin Bet by claiming no party should cooperate with Arab-led groups. The original letter did not mention this specific issue.","category":"politics","id":866251,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/361052758/israelis-await-final-election-results-claim-foreign","published_at":"2026-10-29T09:50:20Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Netanyahu swiftly seized on the request to the Shin Bet to assert that no party should cooperate with Arab-led ones, even though the letter said nothing about that issue.","title":"Israelis await final election results as claim of foreign interference emerges"},{"ai_summary":"Police are currently investigating a crash that occurred outside a popular mall. The accident involved a car hitting a parked vehicle and left one person dead.","category":"world","id":865118,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052750/one-dead-after-car-crashes-parked-car-outside-popular-mall","published_at":"2026-10-29T08:22:31Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Police say enquiries into the crash are ongoing.","title":"One dead after car crashes into parked car outside popular mall"},{"ai_summary":"National is experiencing growing concern as hopes that the public would change their minds have disappeared. This has led Christopher Luxon to begin commenting on a poll.","category":"world","id":864062,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361052640/why-christopher-luxon-all-sudden-commenting-poll","published_at":"2026-10-29T07:15:40Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"ANALYSIS: There is clearly a worry setting in in National’s camp because any hope of theirs that people would come to their senses has evaporated.","title":"Why is Christopher Luxon all of a sudden commenting on a poll?"},{"ai_summary":"Benedict Ong has received a nine-month suspension from certain council duties. He had previously promised to resign as a councillor if he was not elected to Parliament as an independent MP.","category":"world","id":863668,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052673/controversial-councillor-slapped-nine-month-suspension-does-it-matter","published_at":"2026-10-29T06:32:13Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Benedict Ong, who has pledged to resign as a councillor if not elected to Parliament as an independent MP, has been slapped with a nine-month suspension from some council duties.","title":"Controversial councillor slapped with nine-month suspension, but does it matter?"},{"ai_summary":"The article addresses people who feel they are paying for a gym membership they rarely attend. It suggests that instead of paying for a gym, individuals can incorporate exercise into everyday chores. Examples include increasing effort while vacuuming, taking walking meetings instead of sitting, and carrying groceries as a form of strength training. By turning routine activities into mini‑workouts, readers can maintain fitness without a formal gym setting. The piece encourages readers to view ordinary tasks as opportunities for physical activity. This approach offers a practical excuse to cancel an underused gym membership.","category":"world","id":863054,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/wellbeing/361047976/paying-gym-membership-you-barely-use-heres-your-excuse-quit","published_at":"2026-10-29T06:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"From vacuuming to walking meetings to carrying groceries, how to build physical activity into the routine you already have.","title":"Paying for a gym membership you barely use? Here’s your excuse to quit"},{"ai_summary":"The Highlanders coach believes the All Blacks will perform well in 2027. He views the Rugby World Cup as a motivator. In the past, Ethan de Groot was the only All Blacks player to come from the Highlanders. The coach wonders if this can lead to future success.","category":"sports","id":862345,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/361052611/rugby-world-cup-carrot-why-highlanders-coach-jamie-joseph-backs-all-blacks-fire-2027","published_at":"2026-10-29T04:55:14Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Gone are the days when Ethan de Groot was the sole All Blacks to emerge from the Highlanders. But can the Highlanders spin that into success?","title":"Rugby World Cup carrot: Why Highlanders coach backs All Blacks to fire in 2027"},{"ai_summary":"The Electoral Commission stopped providing the well-known orange stickers given to voters. In response, a specific political party took it upon themselves to print the stickers. They are now handing out their own version of the labels.","category":"politics","id":862179,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052408/i-voted-sticker-back-not-who-you-think","published_at":"2026-10-29T04:48:20Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"After the Electoral Commission pulled the, um, pin on the iconic orange stickers, one political party decided to print and hand out their own.","title":"The ‘I voted’ sticker is back - but not from who you think"},{"ai_summary":"A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Canterbury. Residents are warned to take cover due to the risk of marble-sized hail.","category":"politics","id":861906,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052705/marble-sized-hail-canterbury-warned-take-cover","published_at":"2026-10-29T04:08:17Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Canterbury.","title":"Marble-sized hail: Canterbury warned to take cover"},{"ai_summary":"Stuff’s political editor Jenna Lynch will co‑host an Ask Me Anything session with Glenn McConnell. The live event is open to members of the Extra Stuff community. Participants can submit questions in advance. The discussion will be streamed at a scheduled time.","category":"world","id":861780,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361052682/final-countdown-join-us-live-special-video-event","published_at":"2026-10-29T03:51:47Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Stuff political editor Jenna Lynch and Glenn McConnell are hosting an AMA for Extra Stuff members","title":"The final countdown: Join us live for a special video event"},{"ai_summary":"Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a man whose body was found on a beach. A passerby discovered the deceased at Big Manly Beach on Thursday. Authorities have issued an appeal for anyone with information to come forward.","category":"world","id":861678,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052697/body-found-aucklands-big-manly-beach","published_at":"2026-10-29T03:46:37Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"A member of the public discovered the body at Big Manly Beach on Thursday, and police are appealing for help to identify him.","title":"Police seek help identifying man found dead on Auckland beach"},{"ai_summary":"The global girl group Katseye is scheduled to perform a concert in Auckland in March 2027. The show will take place at Spark Arena as part of the group's Wildworld Tour. Presale tickets for the event become available on November 4.","category":"culture","id":861694,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052685/global-girl-group-katseye-play-auckland-concert-2027","published_at":"2026-10-29T03:36:48Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The group will perform at Spark Arena in March 2027 as part of their Wildworld Tour, with presales starting on November 4.","title":"Global girl group Katseye to play Auckland concert in 2027"},{"ai_summary":"Serious accidents in Canterbury and the Coromandel have caused major roads to close. Motorists are warned that these closures will lead to significant delays. Authorities have issued alerts for drivers traveling through these areas.","category":"world","id":861580,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052681/serious-crashes-lead-lengthy-road-closures-key-highways","published_at":"2026-10-29T03:34:01Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Accidents in Canterbury and the Coromandel have led to road closures and warnings to motorists to expect delays.","title":"Serious crashes lead to lengthy road closures on key highways"},{"ai_summary":"Police searched a home in Glen Eden and found a stolen Mercedes Benz. They seized a card collection valued at $30,000 and a quantity of meth. A 32-year-old man now faces charges related to drugs and firearms.","category":"world","id":861595,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052683/stolen-pokemon-cards-and-50000-cash-seized-west-auckland-home","published_at":"2026-10-29T03:24:41Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"A 32-year-old man faces gun and drug charges after police found a stolen Mercedes Benz, meth and a $30,000 card collection in Glen Eden.","title":"Stolen Pokémon cards and $50,000 cash seized at west Auckland home"},{"ai_summary":"A young girl is recovering after an attack in Myers Park. Her father reported that she can now walk without assistance. She is expected to be discharged soon. However, the family is struggling to secure ongoing psychological help.","category":"politics","id":861220,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052602/young-girl-injured-myers-park-attack-recovering-father-says","published_at":"2026-10-29T02:34:27Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Her father says she can now walk unaided and is set to be discharged, but the family faces a battle for ongoing psychological help.","title":"Young girl injured in Myers Park attack recovering, father says"},{"ai_summary":"A member of a wealthy family was jailed for possessing sadistic child sex abuse material. The man has since been released on parole. He will continue to keep his identity secret.","category":"world","id":861258,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052636/wealthy-family-member-jailed-over-sadistic-child-sex-abuse-material-keeps-name-secret","published_at":"2026-10-29T02:34:25Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The man, who has since been released on parole, will continue to keep his identity a secret.","title":"Wealthy family member jailed over ‘sadistic’ child sex abuse material keeps name a secret"},{"ai_summary":"Emergency services responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving a caravan on State Highway 7. The incident occurred south of Hanmer Springs. Authorities have put diversions in place to manage traffic. Reports indicate that the crash caused minor injuries.","category":"world","id":861155,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052650/multi-vehicle-crash-involving-caravan-blocks-state-highway-7","published_at":"2026-10-29T02:18:54Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Emergency services are at the scene south of Hanmer Springs, with diversions in place and minor injuries reported.","title":"Multi-vehicle crash involving caravan blocks State Highway 7"},{"ai_summary":"NZ Rugby is focusing on strengthening the NPC and improving how Super Rugby Pacific connects with fans. The organization wants to ensure talented players have a clear and aligned development pathway. These efforts come as the organization faces financial headwinds.","category":"sports","id":861086,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/361052637/nz-rugby-backs-super-rugby-and-npc-fight-against-financial-headwinds-continues","published_at":"2026-10-29T02:11:22Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"“We’re now focused on improving the way Super Rugby Pacific engages fans, continuing to strengthen the NPC and ensuring talented players can develop in a clear, aligned pathway.”","title":"NZ Rugby backs Super Rugby and NPC amid financial headwinds"},{"ai_summary":"Mayor Weston Kirton expects new jobs and significant investment in Ruapehu. Two separate development proposals have been made for a former Karioi mill site. These plans include the creation of bio-fuel and data facilities.","category":"world","id":861105,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052635/job-hopes-ruapehu-former-mill-site-draws-bio-fuel-and-data-proposals","published_at":"2026-10-29T02:10:08Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton is welcoming the prospect of significant investment and new jobs following two separate proposals for development at a former Karioi mill site.","title":"Job hopes for Ruapehu as former mill site draws bio-fuel and data proposals"},{"ai_summary":"Hollywood actor Cliff Curtis appeared via video link in court. He entered guilty pleas regarding a crash in Auckland. The accident left a taxi driver with serious injuries.","category":"economy","id":861136,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052450/hollywood-actor-cliff-curtis-admits-charges-after-auckland-crash-left-taxi-driver-serious-injuries","published_at":"2026-10-29T02:07:19Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The Hollywood actor, appeared via video link, and entered guilty pleas.","title":"Hollywood actor Cliff Curtis admits charges after Auckland crash left taxi driver with serious injuries"},{"ai_summary":"This was an afternoon quiz on October 29 regarding the English name for the pīwakawaka.","category":"world","id":861009,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/quizzes/361046466/stuff-quiz-afternoon-trivia-challenge-october-29-2026","published_at":"2026-10-29T02:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Stuff afternoon quiz: Oct 29","title":"PM quiz: The pīwakawaka is known in English as the New Zealand what?"},{"ai_summary":"A staff member at an Auckland Council animal shelter lost the tip of a finger to an aggressive dog. The animal is so volatile that staff must use a blow dart to sedate it. This process is necessary to move the dog between kennels.","category":"world","id":860947,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052622/animal-control-workers-fingertip-bitten-staff-face-more-threats","published_at":"2026-10-29T01:44:22Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"A dog in an Auckland Council animal shelter is so aggressive it has bitten off the tip of a staff member’s finger – and has to be sedated with a blow dart so it can be moved between kennels.","title":"Auckland Council staff member loses finger tip to aggressive shelter dog"},{"ai_summary":"Earth Sciences New Zealand warns that a near historic El Niño will peak during the coming season. This climate driver is expected to bring dry conditions and scorching spells. Temperatures across the North Island will be above average.","category":"world","id":860978,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052613/very-strong-el-nino-bring-dry-spells-north-heavy-rain-south","published_at":"2026-10-29T01:38:41Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Earth Sciences New Zealand says the climate driver will peak over the coming season, bringing above-average temperatures across the North Island.","title":"Scorching spells and dry conditions ahead due to near historic El Niño"},{"ai_summary":"The Whitford estate is valued at over 15 million dollars. This property features 10 bedrooms and garage space for eight cars. The grounds include a lake, a pool, and an Olympic-sized arena. There is also a wine cellar capable of holding 3000 bottles.","category":"sports","id":860730,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/home-property/361052403/inside-15m-plus-whitford-estate-3000-bottle-wine-cellar-and-olympic-arena","published_at":"2026-10-29T01:15:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The sprawling Whitford estate has 10 bedrooms, eight-car garaging, an Olympic-sized arena, pool, lake and 3000-bottle cellar.","title":"Inside the $15m-plus Whitford estate with a 3000-bottle wine cellar and Olympic arena"},{"ai_summary":"A seventeen-year-old pleaded guilty in connection with a recent road incident near Kawerau. The incident involved a vehicle that was stopped after police activated road spikes. The deployment of the spikes caused the vehicle to come to a halt. The court accepted the teenager's guilty plea.","category":"politics","id":860752,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052603/teen-admits-hotel-hammer-attack-after-car-allegedly-swerved-police","published_at":"2026-10-29T01:11:01Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty following a vehicle incident near Kawerau that ended when police deployed road spikes.","title":"Teen admits hotel hammer attack after car allegedly swerved at police"},{"ai_summary":"Air New Zealand has received a brand-new Dreamliner after a seven-year wait. However, the introduction of Skynest sleep pods has been pushed back. Economy passengers will not have access to these pods until after the summer travel peak. This delay is due to regulatory issues overseas.","category":"tech","id":860772,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/361052606/seven-year-wait-ends-air-nz-lands-brand-new-dreamliner-skynest-delayed","published_at":"2026-10-29T01:08:28Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Economy passengers must wait until after the summer travel peak for the world-first Skynest sleep pods due to overseas regulatory delays.","title":"Seven-year wait ends: Air NZ lands brand-new Dreamliner, but Skynest delayed"},{"ai_summary":"The Flip Forecaster from Stuff predicts changes in political representation. It suggests that the National party will lose 11 seats.","category":"world","id":860789,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361052216/flip-forecaster-politicians-set-win-and-lose-their-seats","published_at":"2026-10-29T01:07:59Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Stuff’s Flip Forecaster has National losing 11 seats.","title":"Flip Forecaster: The politicians set to win and lose their seats"},{"ai_summary":"The Chiefs will not have total control over where Damian McKenzie and Tupou Vaa’i play in 2027. Dave Rennie will have an influence on the positioning of these All Blacks stars.","category":"world","id":860662,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/361052334/all-blacks-help-chiefs-decide-where-play-stars-damian-mckenzie-and-tupou-vaai-2027","published_at":"2026-10-29T00:59:01Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Just where Damian McKenzie and Tupou Vaa’i play in 2027 won’t be entirely up to the Chiefs.","title":"Dave Rennie to influence where the Chiefs play star All Blacks"},{"ai_summary":"A seller listing a Czech radio command vehicle for auction encountered unusual inquiries from potential buyers. One person asked if the armored vehicle would be a good car for their daughter.","category":"world","id":860682,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052536/good-car-my-daughter-comments-armoured-vehicle-auction","published_at":"2026-10-29T00:54:56Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"If you’ve ever experienced frustration over questions posed by potential buyers when you list an item online, spare a thought for the seller of a Czech radio command vehicle.","title":"‘Is this a good car for my daughter?’ Comments on armoured vehicle auction"},{"ai_summary":"Muralidhar spoke at a candidates event where he discussed political leanings. He stated that the left side of politics possesses more heart. The candidate specifically praised some of the policies put forward by Labour. He focused his praise on the policies related to small and medium-sized businesses.","category":"culture","id":860542,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361052571/national-candidate-says-left-side-politics-has-more-heart-praises-some-labour-policy","published_at":"2026-10-29T00:46:56Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Speaking at a candidates event, Muralidhar praised Labour for its small and medium-sized business policies.","title":"National candidate says left side of politics has more heart, praises ‘some’ Labour policy"},{"ai_summary":"Thomas Rutter, aged 72, purchased hearing aids from Facebook for 137 dollars. He expected app-controlled devices but received basic amplifiers instead. The retiree described the products as rubbish and did not receive a promised refund.","category":"tech","id":860570,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361051813/retirees-warning-after-137-facebook-hearing-aids-turn-out-be-rubbish","published_at":"2026-10-29T00:41:50Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"72-year-old Thomas Rutter thought he was buying app-controlled hearing aids for $137, but received basic amplifiers and empty promises of a refund.","title":"Retiree’s warning after $137 Facebook hearing aids turn out to be ‘rubbish’"},{"ai_summary":"A judge decided against sentencing Tailasa Pongia to mandatory life imprisonment. The court found that such a sentence would be unjust. This decision was based on the youth of the defendant. His impulsive behavior also played a role in the ruling. Pongia had fatally stabbed a teenager during a street fight.","category":"world","id":860465,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052572/young-man-who-fatally-stabbed-teen-auckland-street-fight-avoids-life-imprisonment","published_at":"2026-10-29T00:31:16Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"A judge declined to impose mandatory life imprisonment on Tailasa Pongia, finding it would be manifestly unjust due to his youth and impulsivity.","title":"Young man who fatally stabbed teen in street fight avoids life imprisonment"},{"ai_summary":"An Auckland primary school shared screenshots of a teacher's pornographic account. The teacher used the profile to invite men to meet him. The account had around 4,400 followers. A member of the public alerted the school to the profile.","category":"world","id":860152,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052547/primary-school-leader-posted-explicit-pornographic-videos-himself-online","published_at":"2026-10-28T23:46:17Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The Auckland teacher invited men to meet him on the profile, which had about 4400 followers before a member of the public alerted the school.","title":"Auckland primary school sent screenshots of teacher’s porn account"},{"ai_summary":"An early childhood teacher in Wellington lost her registration. She admitted to using meth most mornings before starting work. The teacher used the drug to cope with stress. This occurred while she was responsible for caring for infants and toddlers.","category":"world","id":860186,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052546/early-childhood-teacher-who-used-meth-work-loses-registration","published_at":"2026-10-28T23:42:36Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The Wellington teacher admitted taking the drug most mornings to cope with stress while caring for infants and toddlers.","title":"Early childhood teacher who used meth before work loses registration"},{"ai_summary":"A former primary school teacher had her certification cancelled by a tribunal. This decision followed convictions for drink-driving and wilful damage. The teacher had refused required drug testing. The tribunal decided the cancellation was necessary because she lacked insight into her behavior.","category":"health","id":860204,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052548/teacher-refused-required-drug-testing-drink-driving-and-wilful-damage-convictions","published_at":"2026-10-28T23:39:52Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The tribunal found the former primary school teacher lacked insight into her behaviour, ordering cancellation despite her personal circumstances.","title":"Teacher refused required drug testing before drink-driving and wilful damage convictions"},{"ai_summary":"Sergio Pérez has confirmed he will continue his future in Formula 1 after considering retirement. The announcement coincided with a day of dual celebration for the driver.","category":"sports","id":860208,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/361052543/sergio-prez-commits-struggling-cadillac-2year-extens","published_at":"2026-10-28T23:34:17Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"It was a day of dual celebration for Sergio Pérez.","title":"Sergio Pérez confirms F1 future after weighing up retirement"},{"ai_summary":"A patient with a spinal injury traveled from the Chatham Islands for a medical appointment that did not exist. This individual was among dozens of spinal patients in Canterbury who were scheduled for clinics. These bookings were not actually specialist appointments.","category":"health","id":860043,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052168/health-nz-booked-patients-clinics-werent-real-appointments","published_at":"2026-10-28T23:18:28Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Dozens of Canterbury spinal patients were booked into clinics that weren’t actual specialist appointments.","title":"Spinal patient travelled from Chatham Islands for health appointment that didn’t exist"},{"ai_summary":"A man from Christchurch has appeared in court. He faces a charge of manslaughter. The charge relates to the death of Braydon Hepworth, a young father. The victim was discovered buried in a shed.","category":"politics","id":859928,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052528/man-charged-manslaughter-braydon-hepworth-appears-court","published_at":"2026-10-28T23:09:43Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"A Christchurch man charged with the manslaughter of Braydon Hepworth has appeared in court.","title":"Man appears in court on manslaughter charge after young dad found buried in shed"},{"ai_summary":"Fleetwood Town achieved a major upset via a penalty shootout. There is a gap of more than 80 places in the standings between them and the Premier League champions.","category":"sports","id":859787,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/361052473/meet-underdog-soccer-team-seaside-town-england","published_at":"2026-10-28T23:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"More than 80 places separate Fleetwood Town from the Premier League champions, but a penalty shootout delivered an upset for the ages.","title":"Meet the seaside minnows behind one of English football’s biggest upsets"},{"ai_summary":"Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw expects his co-captain to return with high energy. The player was not selected for the final national squad of the year. Laidlaw believes this snub will serve as motivation for the athlete.","category":"world","id":859813,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/361052466/hurricanes-coach-backs-contract-duplessis-kirifi-fight-back-all-blacks-mix","published_at":"2026-10-28T23:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw expects the co-captain to return fired up after missing selection for the final national squad of the year.","title":"'Rollercoaster of emotions': Kirifi to use All Blacks snub as fuel"},{"ai_summary":"Two Lotto players won $500,000 each in the First Division. The winning tickets were purchased in Ashburton and Te Awamutu. The Powerball jackpot will roll over to $6 million this Saturday.","category":"world","id":859613,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052506/lucky-lotto-players-waikato-canterbury-towns-win-500000-each","published_at":"2026-10-28T22:32:06Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Winning First Division tickets were sold in Te Awamutu and Ashburton, while Powerball rolls over to $6 million on Saturday.","title":"Lucky Lotto players in Waikato, Canterbury towns win $500,000 each"},{"ai_summary":"Lockie Ferguson is unavailable for the remaining two T20 matches against India. This loss affects the Black Caps bowling attack during a difficult period.","category":"world","id":859651,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/361052513/under-siege-black-caps-bowlers-dealt-another-blow-lockie-ferguson-ruled-out-remaining-t20s","published_at":"2026-10-28T22:31:50Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Lockie Ferguson will miss the final two T20s against India.","title":"Under-siege Black Caps bowlers dealt another blow"},{"ai_summary":"An Auckland business was ordered to pay a worker $33,000 for failing to pay KiwiSaver. The Employment Relations Authority also ordered Waterblasting and Fumigation Services to pay $8,000 in statutory penalties. The ruling follows the discovery of employment law breaches over several years.","category":"economy","id":859657,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/361052511/worker-awarded-33000-after-auckland-business-failed-pay-kiwisaver","published_at":"2026-10-28T22:29:30Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Waterblasting and Fumigation Services was also ordered to pay $8000 in statutory penalties after the ERA found years of employment law breaches.","title":"Worker awarded $33,000 after Auckland business failed to pay KiwiSaver"},{"ai_summary":"A property in Dannevirke is available for purchase. The site covers 1619 square meters. It features a dwelling created from a converted church hall. The original church is also included. The property comes with pews and a bell.","category":"world","id":859456,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/home-property/361052420/fancy-owning-your-own-church-dannevirke-property-comes-pews-and-bell","published_at":"2026-10-28T22:15:05Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The 1619sqm property includes a converted church hall dwelling and the original church, complete with pews and bell.","title":"Fancy owning your own church? This Dannevirke property comes with pews and the bell"},{"ai_summary":"Tickets that secured the First Division lottery win were sold in Te Awamutu and Ashburton. Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot rolled over to $6 million for the upcoming Saturday draw.","category":"world","id":859495,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052506/powerball-rolls-over-6m-two-players-split-1m-lotto-win","published_at":"2026-10-28T22:11:41Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Winning First Division tickets were sold in Te Awamutu and Ashburton, while Powerball rolls over to $6 million on Saturday.","title":"Powerball rolls over to $6m as two players split $1m Lotto win"},{"ai_summary":"Authorities seized more than $1 million in assets from an illegal migrant sex work operation. The forfeited assets include two houses, a boat, and cash. Two individuals profited by helping foreign nationals perform sex work. These individuals used temporary visas to facilitate the operation.","category":"world","id":859331,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052498/more-1m-assets-seized-illegal-migrant-sex-work-operation","published_at":"2026-10-28T21:59:59Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Two houses, a boat and cash have been forfeited after a pair profited by enabling foreign nationals to do sex work on temporary visas.","title":"More than $1m in assets seized from illegal migrant sex work operation"},{"ai_summary":"The rise of AI raises questions about the value of a university degree. This is because AI can now both teach academic content and produce the work used for assessments.","category":"tech","id":859383,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052370/ai-changing-university-yes-degree-does-still-matter","published_at":"2026-10-28T21:58:38Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"What value does a university offer when AI can both teach the content and produce the assessed work? It’s an uncomfortable question, but a useful one.","title":"AI is changing university, yes, but a degree does still matter"},{"ai_summary":"South Carolina police have ended their investigation into the death of actor Hayden Panettiere. The cause of death was an overdose. A coroner determined that the event was accidental.","category":"world","id":859403,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/culture/361052491/south-carolina-police-close-investigation-hayden-panett","published_at":"2026-10-28T21:56:38Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner's finding that it was accidental.","title":"US police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death"},{"ai_summary":"The 2027 Aston Martin Valhalla Spider is an open-top supercar. It uses hybrid power to produce 793kW. This model maintains the same top speed as the coupe version, reaching 350km/h.","category":"culture","id":859417,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/361052488/aston-martin-valhalla-spider-revealed-350kmh-opentop-supe","published_at":"2026-10-28T21:51:45Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The 2027 Aston Martin Valhalla Spider pairs 793kW of hybrid power with open-top driving, retaining the coupe's 350km/h top speed.","title":"Aston Martin Valhalla Spider revealed as 350km/h open-top supercar"},{"ai_summary":"Subaru is preparing to launch a coupe-styled electric SUV in New Zealand. The vehicle has arrived in the country ahead of its potential debut.","category":"culture","id":859242,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/361052481/first-subaru-uncharted-electric-suvs-arrive-nz-ahead-p","published_at":"2026-10-28T21:47:41Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Subaru's slick coupe-styled electric SUV inches closer to New Zealand launch.","title":"First Subaru Uncharted electric SUVs arrive in NZ ahead of potential debut"},{"ai_summary":"Amy du Plessis has returned to the Black Ferns. The midfielder missed the previous test match against France.","category":"world","id":859088,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/361052456/black-ferns-star-midfielder-amy-du-plessis-returns-teams-final-test-year","published_at":"2026-10-28T21:23:02Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Black Ferns star Amy du Plessis is back after missing last week’s test against France.","title":"Star Black Ferns midfielder returns for final French test"},{"ai_summary":"Donald Trump claims a US Senate race has been affected by fraud. He alleges that opponents used illegal tactics to recruit a man who shares the same name as the Republican candidate he endorsed.","category":"politics","id":858507,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/361052398/report-peltolas-campaign-involved-effort-recruit-secon","published_at":"2026-10-28T20:23:47Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Donald Trump says a key US Senate election race has been marred by “fraud” after his opponents “illegally searched for, and recruited” a man with the same name as the Republican candidate he has endorsed.","title":"‘FRAUD ON THE AMERICAN PUBLIC’: Trump alleges ‘illegal’ tactics in key Senate race"},{"ai_summary":"Siua Wong is a rising Tongan back-rower born in New Zealand. He recently spoke about his choice not to play for the Kiwis. Wong stated that Spencer Leniu helped him feel he belongs on the international stage.","category":"world","id":858540,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/361052418/why-youre-wrong-about-lenius-character-star-reveals-why-he-snubbed-kiwis","published_at":"2026-10-28T20:23:44Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"As New Zealand-born Siua Wong opened up on his decision to snub playing for the Kiwis, the rising Tongan back-rower credited Spencer Leniu for helping him feel like he belongs on the international stage.","title":"NZ-born NRL star reveals why he snubbed Kiwis"},{"ai_summary":"Kurtley Beale has received a surprise recall to the Australian national rugby squad. The 37-year-old veteran has 95 caps. This return comes five years after his last test match. He was named in the squad for the tour of Europe. He will cover the absence of midfielder Hunter Paisami.","category":"world","id":858343,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/361052402/surprise-wallabies-recall-kurtley-beale-37-eur","published_at":"2026-10-28T20:13:50Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The 95-cap veteran has been named in Australia's squad for the Europe tour to cover the absence of midfielder Hunter Paisami.","title":"Wallabies hand shock recall to 37-year-old Kurtley Beale, five years after last test"},{"ai_summary":"A teenage boy became stranded on rocks after the tide rose at Musick Point near Bucklands Beach in east Auckland. He realized he could not climb back to safety and used his phone to call emergency number 111. Rescue crews were alerted to his situation. A specialized high‑ropes team responded to the scene. The team employed rope techniques to reach the boy. The teenager was successfully rescued and taken to safety.","category":"world","id":858207,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052385/teenager-trapped-rocks-rising-tide-rescued-high-ropes-team","published_at":"2026-10-28T20:00:06Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The boy called 111 after realising he was unable to climb to safety at Musick Point, near Bucklands Beach in east Auckland.","title":"Teenager trapped on rocks by rising tide rescued by high ropes team"},{"ai_summary":"This quiz features a challenge called The Hard Word. Players have one clue and one minute to solve a single word. The topic relates to people in the future.","category":"world","id":858244,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/quizzes/361040988/stuff-quiz-hard-word-october-29-2026","published_at":"2026-10-28T20:00:00Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"One word, one clue, one minute. Can you solve today’s Hard Word?","title":"Quiz: The Hard Word ... people in the future"},{"ai_summary":"A woman purchased a home for $445,000. Years after the purchase, she faced a $28,000 problem with the septic system. A Tribunal ruled that no obvious red flags existed before the sale. This meant the agent should not have been alerted to the issues with the system.","category":"world","id":858014,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052376/she-bought-home-445000-years-later-septic-system-became-28000-problem","published_at":"2026-10-28T19:42:26Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The Tribunal found there were no obvious red flags that should have alerted the agent to problems with the septic system before the sale.","title":"She bought the home for $445,000. Years later, the septic system became a $28,000 problem"},{"ai_summary":"A Tribunal ruled that real estate agents acted professionally during the sale of a land block in Wairarapa. The 5ha property sold for $398,000. This followed a challenge by the owner. The property had been valued at $930,000.","category":"world","id":858061,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052373/owner-loses-challenge-after-land-valued-930000-sold-398000","published_at":"2026-10-28T19:34:58Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The Tribunal found no evidence real estate agents acted unprofessionally when a 5ha Wairarapa block sold for $398,000.","title":"Owner loses challenge after land valued at $930,000 sold for $398,000"},{"ai_summary":"A tribunal ruled against a land owner after a property was sold for $398,000. The land was valued at $930,000. The property was a five-hectare block located in Wairarapa. The tribunal found no evidence that real estate agents acted unprofessionally during the sale.","category":"world","id":859446,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/home-property/361052373/owner-loses-challenge-after-land-valued-930000-sold-398000","published_at":"2026-10-28T19:34:58Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The Tribunal found no evidence real estate agents acted unprofessionally when a 5ha Wairarapa block sold for $398,000.","title":"Owner loses challenge after land valued at $930k sold for $398k"},{"ai_summary":"A retired Australian swimming champion has spoken out about receiving thousands of hateful messages. This backlash occurred after she criticized an advertisement. She believed the ad undermined women's sport. The athlete described the fallout as ugly.","category":"sports","id":857712,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/361052362/thousands-messages-hate-titmus-reveals-ugly-fallout-sydney-sweeney-criticism","published_at":"2026-10-28T19:08:39Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The retired swimming great says she received thousands of hateful messages after criticising an ad she believed undermined women’s sport.","title":"‘Thousands of messages of hate’: Aussie Olympic great reveals ugly Sydney Sweeney fallout"},{"ai_summary":"Four men have been charged following a burglary in Mt Roskill. During the incident, an officer was assaulted. A Taser was deployed during the encounter.","category":"world","id":857551,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052353/elderly-womans-car-stolen-after-home-broken-auckland","published_at":"2026-10-28T18:58:57Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Four men face charges after an officer was assaulted and a Taser deployed following a burglary in Mt Roskill.","title":"Elderly woman's car stolen after home broken into in Auckland"},{"ai_summary":"Brendan Nugent claims it was an accident when he repeatedly drove into politician Helen Haines. He denies that he targeted her deliberately. Police are still investigating if the attack was premeditated.","category":"world","id":857782,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/361052335/brendan-nugent-claims-he-panicked-after-hitting-helen-haines-accidentally-his-car","published_at":"2026-10-28T18:37:58Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Brendan Nugent denies deliberately targeting Helen Haines, as police continue investigating whether the alleged attack was premeditated.","title":"Accused claims it was an accident when he repeatedly drove into Australian politician"},{"ai_summary":"Weather services have issued wind watches as a fast-moving front arrives. The region expects strong winds and heavy rain. Some areas will experience thundery falls.","category":"world","id":857270,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361052309/another-really-messy-day-fast-moving-front-brings-heavy-rain-strong-winds","published_at":"2026-10-28T18:19:08Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"Metservices says wind watches are in place and areas will see “heavy and thundery” falls.","title":"‘Another really messy day’: Fast-moving front brings heavy rain, strong winds"},{"ai_summary":"A new six-part drama series focuses on the story of Erin Patterson. The plot centers on the individual known as the mushroom murderer. Actor Melanie Lynskey will portray the convicted killer in the production. Lynskey is also known for her work in Yellowjackets.","category":"world","id":857124,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/culture/361052326/kiwi-star-play-convicted-murderer-erin-patterson-first-tv-drama-covering-case","published_at":"2026-10-28T18:11:23Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"A six-part drama about mushroom murderer Erin Patterson has been announced, with Yellowjackets star Melanie Lynskey set to play the convicted killer.","title":"Kiwi star to play Australia’s mushroom murderer in TV drama"},{"ai_summary":"A rookie driver is hoping to take over Liam Lawson's seat at Racing Bulls in 2027. This aspiring driver is backed by Red Bull. As part of his current activities, he will drive Lawson's car this week.","category":"politics","id":856821,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/361052114/liam-lawson-forced-hand-over-his-car-rookie-hoping-replace-him-racing-bulls","published_at":"2026-10-28T17:59:55Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The Red Bull-backed prodigy is hoping to replace Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls in 2027. This week, he gets to drive the Kiwi’s car.","title":"Liam Lawson forced to hand over his car to the rookie hoping to replace him"},{"ai_summary":"Marama Davidson, the co-leader of the Green Party, visited the headquarters of Stuff. She participated in an Ask Me Anything session to answer questions. This event took place during the election campaign. It is the fifth and potentially the final session of its kind.","category":"culture","id":857848,"image_url":"","lang":"en","link":"https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361051944/ask-green-party-co-leader-marama-davidson-anything","published_at":"2026-10-28T17:39:47Z","source":"stuff.co.nz","summary":"The fifth (and possibly final) Ask Me Anything of the election campaign has Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson sitting down at Stuff’s HQ and answering your questions.","title":"She’s in the building and answering your questions: Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson"}]}