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Hamilton man to repay over $40,000 for immigration, employment offences
Court rules that workers were hired in roles that did not align with their visa conditions and were not paid in accordance with minimum employment standards.

Judith Collins says she got it wrong, the average teacher is not earning $140k
Collins said she thought on average a teacher with 10 years’ experience was paid about $140,000 after the Post Primary Teachers Association (PPTA) announced its intention to strike following six days of bargaining last week.

Electricity Authority announces more moves to boost competition
The big four electricity producers are to be required to offer power on the wholesale market to independent retailers to level the playing field.

'Mixed up my messages' - Collins corrects $147K teacher pay claim
Public Service Minister Judith Collins rejects that her comments regarding teachers' pay has harmed their relationship with the government.

Hamilton man to repay over $40,000 for immigration and employment offences
The man had hired migrant staff for one job, and then directed them to do something else, while “underpaying, and making them work excessive hours”.

Chrizzzzzzzzzz Bishop asleep in his car?
A post has been doing the rounds on social media of Housing Minister Chris Bishop asleep in his electorate-branded car. It’s not a fake. He told Stuff it’s a few years old but he’s still a fan of the car power nap.

Public urged not to approach man wanted by police
Michael Tautari, 27, has a Warrant to Arrest for breaching release conditions.

Borrowers need relief
Home loan affordability need another boost with an OCR cut tomorrow, FAMNZ says.

Exclusive: Cloudera bets on AI and hybrid cloud as demand shifts
Cloudera thrives on AI and hybrid cloud growth, aiding clients in regulated sectors while balancing innovation and cost across global markets.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis accuses Labour of reckless approach to spending
New Zealand has been praised for it's long-term commitment to prudent fiscal policies but the coalition government is under pressure from business leaders.

Palau president calls exclusion of PIF partners a 'missed opportunity'
But Surangel Whipps Jr says he respects the position of the Solomon Islands as hosts of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting.

Unexploded WWII ordnance unearthed at American Memorial Park in Saipan
Decades-old explosive remnants of war - mortar rounds, artillery shells, grenades - removed following severe coastal erosion caused by Tropical Storm Krosa.

Blow to Magic with former Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio to depart
Magic captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio won't be returning to the Waikato Bay of Plenty for the 2026 ANZ Premiership season.

Lineker nominated for National Television Awards
Lineker receives his first NTA nomination since 2017 in the wake of his exit from Match of the Day.

Dozens of houses are being demolished or moved for a new highway. This 115-year-old home is one of them
Construction is set to start this spring and one of the houses in its way is a 115-year-old home on McDonald Rd.

‘I know he hasn’t hurt him’, mother says of prominent sportsperson on trial
When a mother of an injured infant was told a report concluded that “no accidental trauma” could explain a baby’s more than a dozen ribs, she replied “we can’t figure it out”.

The quantum disruption
Disruptive technologies deliver benefits and risks. So it is with quantum computing.

Adobe launches Acrobat Studio with PDF Spaces & AI tools
Adobe launches Acrobat Studio, blending PDF tools, creative content and AI to boost productivity with collaborative PDF Spaces and smart assistants.

Prisoner suffers life-threatening injuries after assault at Auckland Prison in Paremoremo
Emergency services were called to the country's most secure jail about 9.45am following reports a man had suffered life-threatening injuries.