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Otago pilot delivers digital skills boost for Pacific workers
Project Fetu pilot in Otago boosts digital skills for Pacific and rural workers, offering community-based training amid regional manufacturing job cuts.

Why Liam Lawson was left disappointed by career-best finish
Following his breakthrough qualifying performance, the Kiwi driver was dreaming of a podium. It didn’t come, but there is still much to celebrate.

‘You will regret this’: Father and daughter in legal fight over $5000
The man filed a claim with the Disputes Tribunal to recoup the money from his daughter, which he argued was a loan but she said was a gift.

Sebabatso Mosamo, an AP visual journalist in South Africa, has died

Hellmann’s Offers to Pay Café Owner for Repairs After Arson from Customer Who Didn’t Get Mayonnaise

Earth Sciences New Zealand Adopts HPE AI-Ready Supercomputer for Environmental Forecasting
HPE Cray XD2000 system now powers Earth Sciences New Zealand's industry-leading 'Supercomputing System for Advanced Weather Forecasting and Research', accelerating environmental science and forecasting.

Study finds climate-related news impacts price investors will pay for premium wine
The study shows climate change news affects the value of asset classes, a finance academic says.

New Caledonia under tight security ahead of 'Citizenship Day'
France has deployed heavy security forces in New Caledonia ahead of the anniversary of its "taking possession" of the territory on 24 September 1853.

School holidays weather: 'Not what most parents would hope for', meteorlogist says
Bad weather which lashed Canterbury over the weekend has moved north and stalled over Wellington and southern Wairarapa.

'Not a race': Christopher Luxon tight lipped on recognising Palestinian state
Australia, the UK and Canada have all now recognised a Palestinian state, with Winston Peters expected to announce New Zealand's position in New York soon.

Piastri 'drops ball' but did Norris miss opportunity?
Lando Norris finished seventh after Oscar Piastri crashed in Azerbaijan. Was this a missed opportunity or the result of a difficult set of circumstances?

Slow property market sees more build to rent apartments in Auckland
Whetu, Ockham's latest building in Auckland's Point Chevalier will be build to rent

Watch: All Whites forward scores perfect hat-trick against Denmark's biggest club
Callum McCowatt took his Danish Superliga tally this season to five goals from nine matches – as many as he scored in 22 last season.

Weather supercomputer aims to predict more accurately over five days
A new supercomputer is expected to vastly improve the accuracy of daily weather forecasting around the country, with the help of artificial intelligence.

Digital drivers’ licences: Will we soon be able to leave home without our wallets?
The digital services minister wants your licence to be on your phone by the end of the year.

Germany to host European neighbours for migration talks next month

The IDF's invasion of Gaza unlikely to achieve war goals, return hostages

‘Not a race’: NZ to make decision on Palestine statehood by end of the week
The UK, Australia and Canada have already formally recognised Palestinian statehood.

The tech fight that changed New Zealand - and the tragic toll it took on Annette Presley
She forced open the internet market and championed consumer choice. But the wins came at a devastating personal cost.

Woman who died in police custody had complications from drug use
Amber-Leigh Hunwick, 43, also suffered from the lasting effects of a Covid-19 infection.

Weather: Heavy downpours moving in on lower North Island, 220mm forecast for Taranaki
Up to 220mm of rain is expected at Taranaki Maunga, as heavy rain moves up the lower North Island.

Weather supercomputer aims to predict more accurately over five days
Want to plan a family barbecue on the weekend, or go tramping in the Tararuas?

Driver found asleep at wheel of jackknifed van
A 55-year-old man is facing driving and drugs charges.

Martinelli snatches late draw for Arsenal against Man City
Watch Premier League highlights as substitute Gabriel Martinelli scores in stoppage time to earn Arsenal a draw against Man City at the Emirates.