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Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers
Energy retailers can boost growth by aiding customers to electrify homes and transport, tackling climate goals while unlocking new revenue streams.

Auckland Council meets to decide if it will support new intensification plan
The plan would allow for more apartments and terrace homes in walking distance of train and bus stations among other changes.

He’s standing for mayor in two places. The mayor of one of those places is his brother. Their relationship is ‘frosty’
Invercargill mayoral hopeful Andrew Clark says a “frosty” relationship with brother Nobby didn't stop the current mayor sharing private thoughts on the current council.

Record whale sightings off Kaikoura's coast
The month-long whale count held in June attracted the most volunteers, and sighted the most whales.

Pastor who abruptly quit NZ church resurfaces in Australia
Brent Cameron and his wife, Anne, were commissioned as pastors at Queensland’s Kingdom Hope church in July. Brent resigned from Arise in 2022 amid abuse and harassment allegations.

Who to watch at the 2025 Pacific Music Awards
With four apiece, the most nominated musicians are soul/R&B singer Aaradhna, of Indian and Samoan heritage, and Cook Island and Maori songwriter Shane Walker.

Otara Flea Market secures five-year licence with longer hours and new conditions
The licence allows the Saturday market to run from 5am until 2pm, two hours longer than before.

Sawmill near Nelson tipped to close, at the loss of 142 jobs
Carter Holt Harvey plans to shut the Eves Valley Sawmill affecting 142 jobs, the Nelson mayor says.

Rakaia hall deemed worth saving, despite ‘considerable cost’
The building only suffered “minimal damage” in the Canterbury earthquakes.

Johnsonville’s old library site, once deemed ‘surplus’, to get a new life
The old Johnsonville Library site will become an apartment block with 75 new homes and a shop on the way.

How drones could cut Aucklanders' power bills
Drones will be used to check on what is needed before linesman head up power poles.

Former Tongan government legal advisor backs King's move to control diplomacy
A former solicitor-general and acting attorney-general of Tonga says the change brings "fluidity, certainty [and] clarity".

Missing Auckland woman with dementia found safe and well
A woman missing from a care home in Auckland's Mt Albert has been located safe and well.

Safety concerns putting a toll on bypass will lead to drivers ‘rat-running’ to avoid the cost
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has announced it is proposing a toll for the planned Belfast to Pegasus Motorway, which includes the Woodend Bypass.

'Relationship she might not have had': Hayley's AI partner changed her life
Hayley's AI companion is credited with changing her life, but for others they can be used for sex or even convey sinister overtones.

Google Cloud unveils advanced AI security tools & SOC updates
Google Cloud launches new AI security tools and SOC updates to protect enterprises against AI threats and enhance threat detection efficiency.

Nottingham Forest sell Kiwi footballer to club co-owned by Snoop Dogg
The possibility of seeing two All Whites play for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this season has been dashed.

'No shred of support': Community fights against industrial park at this site
Plans for the site included a sales office, refrigeration, engineering and workshop activities, including container washing.

More money from fewer parking fines in Ashburton
Ashburton District Council figures show that the value of parking infringements exceeded the budget by $124,567 in 2024/25 following the government-enforced price increases in October.

Four arrests made in Rotorua homicide investigation
Police have arrested four people after a man was fatally assaulted on Trigg Avenue.