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AZK Media unveils AI search-focused PR solution for B2B tech
AZK Media launches a PR solution tailored for B2B tech firms to boost visibility in AI-driven search by focusing on third-party endorsements over traditional SEO.

All Blacks name team for Bledisloe II
There's a new midfield/wing combination and a surprise in the loose forwards.

Funeral for Nigel Latta to take place at venue on Auckland’s waterfront
A celebration of the life of the late Nigel Latta will take place on October 11, at The Cloud on Auckland’s waterfront.

Hipkins still leaving door open to Te Pati Maori, despite Toitu boycott
There could still be a place for Te Pati Maori in a government led by Labour, with Chris Hipkins refusing to rule them out as partners - despite the Toitu Te Tiriti movement distancing itself.

Irish singer CMAT postpones UK tour due to wisdom teeth pain
CMAT has postponed her UK tour dates after waking up in "throbbing pain" and requiring wisdom teeth removal

Australia funding more medicines faster than Aotearoa, report finds
Medicines NZ has released its findings after tracking drug funding in both countries for more than a decade.

Who is Keith Urban’s guitar player Maggie Baugh?
Maggie Baugh is a rising country star and 'Dear Me' singer who is making waves with her TikTok series Finish the Lick and her debut album Dear Me.

Auckland boarding house operator fined $27k over dirty, unsafe property
The Tenancy Tribunal found Burnley Lodge Limited breached its responsibility under the Residential Tenancies Act.

Police find 'insufficient evidence' to prove corruption at Manurewa Marae
Last year, police started investigating Manurewa Marae after allegations they misused Census data.

Tech teachers worry education reforms will harm NZ's 'world-leading' curriculum
Teachers fear creativity and problem-solving skills will become a casualty of the changes.

Father and son rescued from mangroves after boat breaks down
A father and son were rescued from mangroves off Kaingaroa in Northland after their boat’s engine failed on Tuesday afternoon.

Investigation underway into cause of fire at rural property searched after unsolved murder
The fire tore through dozens of vehicles and rubbish on the rural property in Canvastown, half way between Nelson and Blenheim, on Wednesday.

Missing woman Te Anihana Pomana withdrew cash before disappearance, police say
The 25-year-old was last seen leaving the SkyCity Hotel in central Auckland six weeks ago.

‘F... off’: Wayne Brown’s curt reply to a request for a ‘ratepayer protection pledge’
Auckland’s mayor had a surprising response to a request by a lobby group.

We asked what one thing would help you with the cost of living crisis. This is what you said
(And some of you suggested plenty more than one thing that needed to change.)

Sui Blockchain to Host Native Stablecoins Backed by Ethena and BlackRock's Tokenized Fund

Live updates: All Blacks name team for Bledisloe II
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson will be making a few changes to his side to face the Wallabies in Perth.

Westpac latest bank to cut interest rates
The bank's one-year home loan rate is in line with BNZ and ANZ.

Conservation pioneer Dame Jane Goodall remembered as 'incredible human'
Goodall, who was a world-renowned conservationist, primatologist and ethnologist, has died at the age of 91.

Two dead after massive fire razes family home in Auckland
Crew were called to a property in Bucklands Beach around 2.30am on Thursday.

Two people dead following house fire in Auckland
Police confirmed two people who they previously said were missing were found dead inside the house.

Video shows SUV crashing into getaway car after robbery in Auckland
Footage of the incident shows a white SUV trying to block the getaway vehicle from fleeing the scene.