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Fauono Ken Laban: first Pacific candidate for Lower Hutt mayoralty
As the son of Samoan migrants who built their life in Wainuiomata, Fauono is a well-known broadcaster, community leader, and former police officer.

Six-month-old baby found with critical injuries in Foxton
Police are working to establish how the baby boy came to be injured.

Did BBC's focus on one potential Glastonbury controversy miss another?
This was not the peace-loving, welcome-to-all vibe that Glastonbury tries to project, writes Katie Razzall.

Why injured ABs prop was allowed to play Super Rugby final
The Crusaders have defended the decision to select Tamaiti Williams for the final, confirming they sought specialist medical opinion about his knee.

Crusaders midfielder signs with Japanese club
The blockbusting centre moved to Christchurch with an eye on making the All Blacks, but didn’t live up to the hype.

Teen missing in Auckland four days after she was last seen leaving home
Police and Myah’s family are worried for her, saying she has the mental ability of a 12-year-old.

Alcohol, not wearing seatbelt played part in farmer’s death
The Clutha man died after the ATV he was driving plunged down a steep bank.

Prison populations are set to surge — but at what cost?
The Government says its sentencing reforms will help keep the public safe, but it will cost taxpayers.

F5 launches post-quantum cryptography tools for secure future
F5 has launched post-quantum cryptography tools within its Application Delivery and Security Platform to help firms protect data from future quantum computing threats.

Our Changing World: Protecting 'Jaws'
A tiny native fish with the nickname 'Jaws' is under threat from introduced trout.

Six Crown Research Institutes merge into Public Research Organisations
Scientists are hopeful a supercharged weather forecaster will be one of the winners in the biggest overhaul of the science sector in 30 years.

Body found in water off Waiheke Island
A member of the public discovered the body near The Esplanade at Oneroa on Tuesday morning.

As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it
The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers.

D-Link 4G+ Cat6 Wi-Fi 6 DWR-933M Mobile Hotspot Review
The new D-Link 4G+ Cat6 Wi-Fi 6 Mobile Hotspot is a great tool for users who want to be able to work from anywhere, regardless of having access to a Wi-Fi network.

Invasive venomous spider establishes itself in NZ
Since the initial sighting in Porirua last year, it has been confirmed in Christchurch, Nelson, Northland and Waikato.

Funding axed for ‘vital’ school programme for new NZ families
The primary school says the 25-year-old programme has been a lifeline for former refugee and migrant families.

Body found in water at Waiheke Island
The body was found at the settlement of Oneroa and an investigation into the circumstances of the incident is under way.

Foodbanks struggling with demand ahead of winter surge
One Auckland foodbank recently had to cap the number of people getting food parcels.

Stocks set new record to wrap up first half; here’s what drove markets
Midway through 2025, the S&P 500 has rebounded from months of trade tensions and economic uncertainty that had sent it deep into negative terrain.

Wavelink appoints Danny Meadows to lead expansion in New Zealand
Wavelink has launched a local team in New Zealand, appointing Danny Meadows to lead its regional expansion and boost support for partners and vendors.

Auckland Council plan to use Takapuna Golf Course to prevent flooding risks 'hurts the game' - Ryan Fox
But Auckland Council said it would not prioritise golf enthusiasts over the need to protect people's lives.

Discovery Consulting names Shobhit Garg as National Supply Lead
Discovery Consulting appoints Shobhit Garg as National Supply Chain Lead to boost digital ERP adoption among Australian manufacturers and asset-heavy industries.