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Mayoral candidate's campaign confusion
Kerrin Leoni is promising to release a key policy this week, and to personally handle media invites after a 'miscommunication'.

Spark to sell 75% stake in data centre to Pacific Equity Partners
Telecommunications company Spark is selling a 75 percent stake in its data centre business for $705 million.

Cook Islands deal has ‘nothing to do with military or security agenda’, says Chinese ambassador
The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed between the Cook Islands and China has 'nothing to do with military or security agenda', the Chinese ambassador to New Zealand says.

Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 12 August
A round-up of sports news in brief from around the region, including Fiji beating Samoa in a scrimmage match ahead of the women's Rugby World Cup.

AI-scribes boost GP efficiency but raise ethics concerns in NZ care
AI-powered transcription tools boost efficiency for 40% of New Zealand GPs but spark ethical and data security concerns amid evolving regulations.

Toxic algae bloom lingers off Australia, killing marine life
A toxic algae bloom has sparked growing concern in Australia as it lingers off the south coast, killing hundreds of marine species and disrupting fisheries.

Mother died in crash after boat and trailer unit from oncoming car broke free
A month after the crash that killed Nateisha-Kurstyn Pareteoro Hana-Wetere, her family are appealing for the driver of the vehicle to come forward.

Pacific news in brief for 12 August
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs callin gon PIF to allow for its participation at next month's meeting.

The TikTok creators profiting from medical misinformation
"I don't understand how this could be out there."

'It's a matter of when not if' New Zealand recognises a Palestinian state, David Seymour says
But David Seymour says it is a complex decision that should not be rushed.

Good news for All Whites star Chris Wood as EPL rivals demoted to Conference League
Crystal Palace lose appeal against demotion by UEFA to third-tier Conference League.

Person critically hurt after being hit by vehicle on major Auckland road
A person is in a critical condition after being hit by a vehicle on Lincoln Road in Auckland's Henderson.

Large slip closes Lower Hutt road
A section of Eastern Hutt Road was closed in both directions.

Woman killed in Auckland bus crash identified
The woman who died after being struck by a bus in Onehunga was Pamela Marion Biggs, 83, of Mangere Bridge, police say.

Industrial gas users hobbled by falling supply, rising prices
Businesses relying on gas for manufacturing and processing are facing crisis with jobs, services and their future on the line, according to a survey.

Large slip blocks Lower Hutt road
A section of Eastern Hutt Road was blocked in both directions.

Crash closes lanes on Auckland's Southern motorway, person critically hurt
The crash blocked a lane and closed the northbound on-ramp at Te Irirangi Drive.

Frosty start for the South, temperatures down to -6C
Frosts and sub-zero temperatures were widespread across the South Island.

‘We built this team around him’: Faith in rookie Kiwi star rewarded in record-breaking NASCAR season
Team owner predicts Shane van Gisbergen will make a deep run in NASCAR playoffs.

Wellington social housing residents' desperate measures during unbearable summer heat
Residents in a Wellington social housing complex are taking desperate measures to avoid the unbearable summer heat.

One in five businesses reporting losses
Economists say the situation may become worse before it improves.

Motorola Announces Partnership with One NZ and New Phone Lineup
Mobile phone brand Motorola Mobility has announced a new partnership with One NZ further expanding its network in the New Zealand market. The announcement comes with the addition of four brand new Motorola smartphones: the moto g56 5G, motorola edge 60 fusion, motorola edge 60 pro, and motorola razr 60.