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Will Smith says Oscars slap fallout was brutal
The Fresh Prince actor says taking an "honest look at myself" inspired a return to music.

AI Agents - The struggle to balance automation, oversight, & security
Visa's plan to use AI agents for automatic payments sparks debate over security risks and whether consumers will trust machines handling their money.

Careers expo attracts thousands amid record unemployment
Thousands of job hunters are expected to attend this year's New Zealand Careers Expo at the ASB Showgrounds in the Auckland suburb of Greenlane.

Du Val directors Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke want assets unfrozen and passports back
The Financial Markets Authority says it needs to continue investigating Du Val, and that it's directors Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke don't have 'straightforward' accounting arrangements.

Immunisation rates improve, fewer people waiting six hours in A&E latest figures show
Health Minister admits more needs to be done to address wait times for elective surgeries and specialist assessments.

Vocational Education Penny Simmonds says staff to student ratios at polytechnics abysmal
Despite a reduction in staff numbers, universities' staff to student ratios were still lower than they were in 2016-17.

How it happened: Fire at New World supermarket in Auckland's Freemans Bay
The New World Victoria Park fire is now contained, but operations will continue overnight to fully extinguish it.

MSD criticised by Family Court Judge for legal appeal ‘distraction’
The man's lawyer said while the legal stoush was ongoing there had been no change in the man's living situation.

Health agencies criticised by Family Court Judge for legal appeal ‘distraction’
Health agencies appealed a ruling critical of its care. The Judge was not impressed.

Royal Ascot ready for racing's 'biggest five days'
Royal Ascot starts on Tuesday with three top-level Group One races on the opening day kicking off the action in style.

Press secretary sex scandal: Investigation to conclude in August
Michael Forbes resigned as the PM's deputy chief press secretary after it was revealed he had made unconsented audio recordings.

Ed Sheeran's co-writer 'incredibly relieved' as Thinking Out Loud case finally ends
Songwriter Amy Wadge said the US copyright trial had "haunted" her for more than a decade.

Black smoke clouds Auckland as supermarket catches fire
It was after 11am when FENZ were called to the scene. 50 minutes later, 11 trucks and a Command Unit were battling the blaze. By 12.30pm, that number had increased to 16.

Reality star Kim Woodburn dies at 83
The TV personality first found fame on Channel 4's How Clean is Your House alongside Aggie MacKenzie.

Nelson St John paramedics desperate for bigger ambulance station
Nelson Hato Hone St John staff are split across four stations and are unable to properly debrief after sometimes traumatic call-outs.

Warriors call up forgotten man from wider squad to cover injury crisis
One centre is yet to return, another is out for between five to six weeks and the usual cover is busy playing State of Origin.

Mental health advocate speaks to Stuff about suicide prevention plan
The plan sets out new initiatives the Ministry of Health, other government agencies and the community sector will undertake from 2025 to 2029.

Inside Auckland's Freemans Bay New World after blaze
The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.

Auckland buses to get bike racks so cyclists can travel across Harbour Bridge
Currently the only public transport option for those taking bikes across the harbour is to catch a ferry.

Current sick leave entitlements 'manifestly unfair' - Business owner
An Auckland business owner says it is adding a significant burden in tough economic times.