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New Zealand woman allegedly murdered by conspiracy theorist podcaster in Perth
Tobias Nuttall, 32, is accused of stabbing his New Zealand-born partner Ali Lauren, 30, to death.

The Asian candidates vying for a seat on regional councils
Four candidates of Asian heritage want to have a say in managing natural resources, biodiversity, biosecurity, regional transport and resilience for climate change.

‘Leadership looks white’: Asians struggling to land senior roles
Just 3.3 percent of senior leaders in the public sector claim Asian heritage, according to latest figures compiled by the Public Service Commission.

Splore Festival to return in 2026 after one-year hiatus
After taking a year off to revitalise and refresh, New Zealand’s longest-running festival is returning.

'He matenga poto he oranga roa': 10 young Maori prepare to attend COP30 in Brazil
A group of 10 rangatahi Maori have been selected from more than 60 applicants to represent their iwi at one of the world's largest climate change conferences.

Ex-OpenAI VP says the AI talent war has made the pay gulf 'wider and wider' — and will lead to 'second-order effects'

How Cisco Systems’ CIO is rethinking work in an AI-powered world for the company’s 10,000 IT employees

Nvidia to set tone for booming AI leveraged ETF market

BP refinery in Whiting, Indiana, back to normal operations

Overcrowding, poor facilities undermine PNG education, study finds
A researcher in Papua New Guinea says the government has to urgently rethink how education is provided in the country.

Predator again accused of targeting schoolgirls shouldn't have been released - victim
Leo Darin Goodwin has been recalled to prison after police charged him with breaching conditions by approaching teenagers.

Is it fair to stop KiwiSaver contributions at 65?
Employers opting to stop contributing to their staff's KiwiSaver accounts when they turn 65 may be costing them thousands of dollars.

Fewer people getting Covid-19 boosters
Some experts warn it could put the population at risk from future strains of the virus.

Predator who again targeted schoolgirls shouldn't have been released - victim
Leo Darin Goodwin has been recalled to prison after police charged him with breaching conditions by approaching teenagers.

Average time to save a house deposit down to 10 years
House prices have returned to a more affordable level - but they're still not exactly cheap, data firm Cotality says.

Asian candidates for Hamilton City Council align on spending cuts
Four Asian candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for a seat in the local body elections.

‘Item of concern’ that sparked police shutdown in central Wellington was a beeping smoke alarm
Police confirmed to Stuff on Thursday that the item turned out to be a beeping smoke alarm that someone had thrown into a public rubbish bin.

Thick ‘line of fog' blankets Central Auckland
Those commuting to or living in Auckland CBD would have noticed thick fog on Thursday morning.

The Metals Company pushes ahead with deep sea mining plans in Pacific waters
The Metals Company is advancing deep sea mining ambitions with Nauru and Tonga, bypassing UN oversight by leveraging a United States regulatory pathway.

Watch: 'My friend saved me' - Boy shielded as Minneapolis gunman fires
Weston Halsne says his friend was shot in the back as they sheltered under pews in Minneapolis church.

Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo says infrastructure key to island's future
Feleti Teo told the Pacific Infrastructure Conference in Brisbane last week that infrastructure is the backbone of Tuvalu's development.

Ministry at halfway point of 114,000 student growth
The Education Ministry has added less than half the extra classrooms it said would be needed in high-growth areas, but more in other parts of the country.

Te reo Maori celebrated on world stage at Indigenous Summit in Canada
Aotearoa's language journey was showcased as a "blueprint" for revitalisation at Canada's first-ever Indigenous Languages Summit.