Stories from New Zealand

WorkSafe has laid charges against robotics company Scott Technology over the death of an employee. Michael Sherry was killed in a workplace accident at the company in April. The charges were filed following an investigation into the incident. The specific nature of the charges has not yet been detailed.

The search for a missing Dutch hiker in New Zealand has been expanded to a larger area.

New Zealand is moving to halt lawsuits related to climate damage. This decision comes as researchers warn about the impacts of climate change, particularly in the Arctic.

The Waitangi Tribunal has stated that the New Zealand government's overhaul of education laws, without meaningful consultation, constitutes a breach of Te Tiriti principles. The tribunal described the overhaul as potentially worse than previous issues.

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands at a depth of 35 kilometers. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded 71 km south-southwest of Ollagüe, Chile, at a depth of 133.173 km. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Invercargill's mayor has condemned recent attacks in Queen's Park that resulted in one person being critically injured. The mayor described the perpetrators as a 'bunch of thugs'.

A three-year-old child has died in a house fire in Christchurch. The child's mother remains in critical condition, while three siblings have been discharged from the hospital.

A fire in Christchurch resulted in the death of one child and injured six other individuals. The blaze caused chaos on a residential street.

New Zealand is moving to halt lawsuits seeking damages for climate change impacts. This decision impacts environmental litigation and policy within the country.

A new $348 million walking and cycling path between Ngauranga and Petone will open to the public on Saturday. The project aims to improve infrastructure for active transportation.