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LG unveils energy-saving smart fridges tailored for Europe
LG launches new smart fridges in Europe, boasting up to 40% better energy efficiency and space-saving designs tailored to modern homes.

How much do New Zealand's teachers actually earn, anyway?
Explainer - Claims by Judith Collins on teachers' pay fired up the debate recently. How much do teachers earn, and what's the current offer to change that?

Fire-destroyed New World employees find work at new supermarket
Dozens of former workers at an Auckland supermarket which was destroyed in a blaze in July are back serving customers.

Winston Peters apologises for labelling Green Party as 'deluded, woke'
It comes four months after the Foreign Minister made the comments during a speech.

Butter back to $6.50 as grocery chain takes on soaring prices
Night ‘n Day answers a challenge from Paddy Gower Has Issues, rolling out 20,000 cheap blocks nationwide.

Dead woman’s evidence against ex-partner on trial for her murder
A High Court jury has watched a video statement from a woman in which she told police her ex-partner strangled her - two months before she was found dead in his cabin.

Why Warriors coach finds forward’s three-match NRL ban 'frustrating'
First Jackson Ford received a small fine, then he received a larger fine. Then for his third offence this season, it was straight to a three-match ban.

Crown explains why they say David Tamihere’s convictions should stand
David Tamihere has always maintained he never killed Swedish backpckers in the Coromandel in 1989.

Are the Blues about to move away from Eden Park?
The Super Rugby team is considering moving up to two home games to Go Media Stadium next season.

Oracle expands AI features with GPT-5 integration across cloud apps
Oracle integrates OpenAI's GPT-5 across its cloud apps, boosting AI-driven automation, coding, and data analysis for businesses worldwide.

IFS acquires 7bridges to boost AI-powered supply chain tools
IFS has acquired London-based 7bridges, enhancing its AI-driven supply chain tools to cut costs and boost logistics efficiency across industry sectors.

How does Dunedin's cheapest eatery get away with $4 mains?
You might not often have to feed 700 people in a day, but the Bowling Club in Otepoti Dunedin can teach us all a thing or two about thrifty meal planning.

SkyCity share trading suspended at its own request
The company said it was aware of media reports that it was looking to raise more than $200 million to reinforce its finances.

Two protesters leave Denniston Plateau coal bucket after three weeks
Two protesters have ended their three-week stint in a giant coal bucket above the native bush.

Auckland couple arrested after trolley of stolen food found hidden in toilet cubicle
The couple were stopped by security after trying to jump on a train from Pukekohe station with a trolley filled with groceries.

AI adoption boosts productivity across New Zealand businesses
A Datacom survey reveals 88% of New Zealand firms using AI report productivity gains, with adoption rising to 87% overall in 2025 from 48% in 2023.

‘Let me see her’: US singer holds ashes of fan’s mother at Auckland gig
When 18-year-old Faith Anderson went to see Alex Warren at The Civic, she wanted him to notice she’d brought along her mother’s ashes. And he did.

Kiwi teen author named one of Time magazine’s girls of the year
Rutendo Shadaya has been recognised along with nine other girls for her series of children’s fantasy books featuring strong female leads.