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Orchardists reject Luxon's claim sector is 'crying out' for workers
The Prime Minister is urging young people to look for work in the sector amid changes to the Jobseeker benefit.

Local elections: Will Upper Hutt elect Guppy for a ninth term, or vote for change?
Five candidates are taking on Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy, who is running for his ninth term in office.

Business leaders' fears over Fair Trading Act assuaged after meeting with ministers
Leaders vehemently opposed to changes say they are now feeling happier.

School audits flagged with ministry's 'red tape tip line'
A government report said a handful of schools spent more than 10 percent of their operations grants on audit fees, but the Education Ministry was working on bringing the cost down.

Taylor Swift's new album breaks her own sales records
The star gets the biggest first-week sales of her career in the UK; and sets new records in the US.

French prosecutors probe Apple's Siri following complaint

Verizon names former PayPal boss Dan Schulman as CEO

Tesla teases Tuesday event as focus shifts to affordable EVs

This ‘smart plug’ is the cheap way to smarten up a home, now 48% off
Turning your home into a smart home doesn’t have to break the bank if you know what to look for. One of the easiest and most affordable ways to get started is with Amazon Smart Plugs, especially now that you can grab one for just $12.99 on sale. That’s a...

Warning! Meta will start snooping on your AI chats in its apps in December
In the near future, according to a recent news release, Meta wants to systematically save and analyze its users’ conversations with the company’s own AI chatbot on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. The initiative will begin starting December 16th, 2025, initially outside the EU and UK where stricter data protection laws will...

Dunedin's Columba College refusing to say why principal is on leave
The principal of Columba College has been on leave since 30 July.

Partner of NZ woman detained in Israel says she 'can't stand hearing the screams'
It's a constant feeling of trepidation, you have no idea, there's no set date or anything like that,"

High Court agrees to $5m penalty for Christchurch Casino after Internal Affairs investigation
An Internal Affairs investigation found the company breached its obligations under anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws.

Our Changing World: Putting AI to use in Aotearoa
From modelling measles outbreaks to keeping track of Wellington's exploding kaka population, researchers are calling on AI to assist them with a vast array of projects.

Lockin Veno Palm Vein Recognition Smart Lock review: Better than the Pro
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Palm vein scanner works especially well Robust multi-user support Reasonably priced Cons Still has some kinks to work out Troubleshooting notifications required multiple days of tech support and factory resets Our Verdict This simpler and less expensive version of Lockin’s flagship smart lock drops the integrated camera—mostly for the best. Price When Reviewed This...

How many job hunters are there for each job ad?
Finding work may not be as easy as "getting off the PlayStation", data on jobs and job hunters shows.

'Skux', 'skody', 'pack a sad': The words and phrases that make us Kiwi
Can you encapsulate what it means to be Kiwi in 100 words? Writer Mark Broatch decided to find out.

OpenAI wants to buy 10% of AMD. That should make PC gamers nervous
In the ongoing war of AI investment, OpenAI has secured itself a new ally: AMD. The chip maker will trade millions of its upcoming Instinct MI450 GPUs for an investment by the AI company, worth up to 10 percent of its stock. The numbers, though, remain vague. The deal hinges on...