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Education Minister Erica Stanford accused of 'manufacturing a crisis'
Reforms will unleash a "tsunami of work", says a former school principal and NZQA executive.

GenAI drives marketing ROI as 85% of teams expand adoption
Over 80% of marketing teams worldwide now use generative AI, with 85% in EMEA reporting strong ROI and expanded adoption planned for 2026.

Insight named emerging leader in Gartner guide for generative AI
Insight is named an Emerging Leader in Gartner's 2025 Innovation Guide for generative AI consultancy, aiding Asia Pacific firms from pilot to enterprise AI deployment.

UiPath unveils new AI automation suite to boost enterprise ROI
UiPath launches new AI automation suite with pre-built solutions and orchestration tools to boost enterprise efficiency and ROI in AI transformation.

OutSystems launches Agent Workbench for unified enterprise AI
OutSystems launches Agent Workbench, a platform enabling enterprises to deploy and manage AI agents, improving workflows and digital experiences across sectors.

'Likely prove fatal': Deportation of 84-year-old widow to Iran halted
The Immigration and Protection Tribunal heard her son's national security work meant he could not safely return to live with her in Tehran.

‘I did not know his views’: Mayor regrets praising ‘divisive figure’ Charlie Kirk at vigil
Whanganui mayor Andrew Tripe says he regrets speaking at a candlelit vigil for Amercian conservative Charlie Kirk, following an outburst of criticism in the community.

Northland farmer banned from owning deer after dead animals found on his property
Northland farmer Niven John Lowrie banned from owning or managing deer for three years.

‘Robbing Peter to pay Paul’ - firefighters to go on strike
Unionised career firefighters will walk off the job this month, citing a lack of progress around pay offers, health and safety, and equipment failures.

Car crashes into Auckland cafe, shocking driver, customers and staff
A vehicle has left the road and smashed into the outdoor seating area of a Grey Lynn cafe.

TVNZ reporter defends whistleblower’s quotes in Talley’s defamation case
Talley’s says it was defamed by TVNZ reporting. TVNZ and the reporter say the stories were fair, accurate and in the public interests.

Nico the cat burglar nicking knickers in Hamilton
The owners of a Hamilton cat bringing home dozens of stolen items to his family say it's because he wants to "share the love".

Asia-Pacific payments sector urged to act on quantum threats now
The Emerging Payments Association of Asia urges APAC payments firms to urgently bolster defences against quantum computing risks, highlighting a major security gap.

Tokoroa locals hit with a double blow with 149 job losses this year
Father of five Gilbert Sydney picked up a job at Tokoroa plywood plant after losing his job at Kinleith but had only been there a month before the announcement the plant would close.

Keeping safe in Kiwi waters: Share your story for our water safety series
As another summer of trips to the beach approaches, Stuff is planning a major series about staying safe in our pools, rivers and oceans.

Wrecking ball nears on town hall
A deal has been signed with a demolition contractor to take down Masterton’s town hall, with work set to begin this month.

Avalara launches agentic AI platform to automate tax compliance globally
Avalara unveils an AI-powered platform featuring agentic AI that automates tax compliance workflows from start to finish, boosting accuracy and efficiency.

‘The young ones are looking to Australia’: Plant closure leaves workers out of luck
The plant was expected to be shut down in November, with 119 jobs lost in the process.