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Stoat caught on camera, in trap after swimming into predator free sanctuary
Stoats can swim up to five kilometres and its believed this stoat swam from a nearby island at least 400 metres away.

Genesis Energy strikes deal to increase domestic coal supply for Huntly Power Station
Genisis Energy and BT Mining have signed a two-year deal for coal to power Huntly Power Station.

'Not on the right side of history': Concerns about Fiji embassy in Jerusalem
The opening of a Fijian embassy in Jerusalem has received mixed responses.

AI scales data; humans scale trust
AI boosts efficiency in professional services, but human expertise and trust remain crucial, driving a new value and pricing model in law and finance.

Family makes nearly $100,000 after auctioning hundreds of vintage toy cars
The auction of hundreds of toy vehicles attracted bids from across the globe.

Microlise SmartGateway 14 gains TCA type-approval in Australia
Microlise's SmartGateway 14 gains Transport Certification Australia type-approval, joining 15 suppliers meeting rigorous telematics standards in Australia and NZ.

Inside Southland’s wild new sauna by the sea
From icy plunges to cedar heat, Invercargill’s newest attraction offers travellers a restorative ritual shaped by nature.

Laptops stolen from Auckland school
Police responded to reports of a school alarm on Bolton Rd around 10pm.

Family makes $100,000 after auctioning hundreds of vintage toy cars
The auction of hundreds of toy vehicles attracted bids from across the globe.

Genetec unveils AI automation tools to streamline video searches
Genetec launches AI-driven tools in its Security Centre SaaS to speed up video evidence searches with natural language and advanced filters.

Samsung offers free Auckland drive-through e-waste collections
Samsung Electronics New Zealand will host two free drive-through e-waste collections in Auckland this October to encourage responsible disposal of old electronics.

Thousands take to streets as Philippines protests flood control fraud
The Philippine economy is estimated to have lost up to NZ$11 billion since 2023 due to corruption in flood control projects.

Police investigating suspicious fires at cell towers near Wanaka
The fires damaged a cell tower and two data boxes at Albert Town in the South Island.

Watch: Ryan Fox breaks Guinness World record
The Kiwi golfer teamed up with Aussie Min Woo Lee and Englishman Dan Bradbury for the par 3 challenge.

Luxury rental shortage in New Zealand costs economy thousands weekly
New Zealand faces a shortage of luxury rental homes, losing thousands weekly as high-net-worth visitors struggle to find premium stays, harming the economy.

Laptops stolen from Auckland school, teen referred to Youth Aid
The laptops were stolen overnight from Auckland's Blockhouse Bay Intermediate School.

Drone operators call for CAA to speed up certfications process
The aerospace and aviation sectors want the CAA to speed up the process for drone certifications.

Customer Science launches AI tool to boost contact centre accuracy
Customer Science unveils Knowledge Quest, an AI tool enhancing Australian contact centres with real-time, accurate information to boost efficiency and satisfaction.

Alleged thief falls off motorbike during chase in Auckland
Police received a report of a theft outside a property on Tiki St in New Lynn around 7.25am.

Investor confidence at lowest level in nearly five years amid global financial turmoil
ASB's measure of investor sentiment was at its lowest level since the third quarter of 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic struck.

Earth Sciences NZ unveils AI supercomputer to boost climate resilience
Earth Sciences New Zealand launches Cascade, an HPE AI supercomputer boosting weather forecasting with triple computational power and green tech for climate resilience.