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Little blue penguins take flight to new West Coast home
The rescued penguins can't be released back into the wild, but they're about to get a new life at Franz Josef later this month.

Time to 'refocus' foreign policy on Pacific - Peters
The government needs to refocus its foreign policy priorities closer to home in the Pacific, says the foreign affairs minister.

Kordia appoints Willo Chapman Head of Sales for cyber & cloud
Kordia has appointed Willo Chapman as Head of Sales for Cyber, Cloud and Connectivity to drive digital services growth and customer success in New Zealand.

Hundreds of people to re-sit driving test after Auckland VTNZ officers allegedly took cash bribes
Five driver testing officers have been dismissed.

Mongrel Mob members before court after mass brawl outside bar
One man will appear in court this week as police continue their investigation into gang-related violence.

Shhhh! California bans noisy TV commercials

Photos Show $1 Million Waterfront Ontario Home That Overlooks a Real Shipwreck

Authorities detain man after disturbing actions in Chernobyl zone come to light: 'The director … has been charged'

Authorities find body of missing priest in violence-torn region of Mexico

League: Brandon Smith left out of Kiwis squad amidst scandal
The Rabbitohs hooker has been left out of the Kiwis Pacific Championships squad.

Team NZ’s America’s Cup skipper joins new SailGP team
Nathan Outteridge’s comeback to SailGP is different to the circumstances that led to Peter Burling leaving Team NZ for Luna Rossa in the America’s Cup.

The AI boom's reliance on circular deals is raising fears of a bubble

Google's Play Store shake-up looms after Supreme Court refuses to delay overhaul of the monopoly

Acronis True Image 2026 launches with built-in patch management
Acronis True Image 2026 launches with built-in patch management, combining backup and advanced cyber defence for up to five PCs and unlimited mobiles.

Reserve Bank forms new financial policy committee
The Reserve Bank New Zealand has formed a new committee to make key decisions around financial stability.

Several Mongrel Mob members before the courts after mass brawl at Palmerston North hotel
Police cannot rule out further arrests or charges.

Controversial police restructure canned after public backlash
The plan included cutting roles and closing stations in rural and remote communities across Canterbury.

Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%
The Shenzhen-based electric car maker says the UK is now its biggest market outside China.

Online video of prison guard's fall taken down
A guard was taken to hospital after "falling from height" inside Auckland's Paremoremo prison in 2022.

AI-driven platforms drive efficiency & service quality gains
Organisations using NiCE's AI-driven CXone Mpower platform report faster response times, better service quality, and improved staff efficiency across sectors.

25 years after landmark UN resolution, UN chief says women are too often absent from peace talks

Colombia's armed groups 'expanding,' warns watchdog

Te Maeva Nui unites Cook Islanders in Aotearoa
In a vibrant display of cultural pride, Cook Islanders gave their all on stage at the Te Maeva Nui New Zealand.

From a small Samoan village to the top of NZ law - Tiana Epati proves it's possible
From a small Samoan village to the top of New Zealand's legal profession, Tiana Epati proves it's possible.

Murder charge laid after man’s death at Auckland address
A man has been charged with murder following an incident in Auckland’s New Lynn.

Guy Williams reckons this is his worst comedy pitch ever
Despite that, the New Zealand comedian has managed to ink two international deals and his unique brand of satire is set to go global.

Man charged with murder after person killed in Auckland's New Lynn
A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder

First responder describes frantic moment Whakaari White Island erupted
A coronial inquest is underway into the volcanic eruption which killed 22 people in December 2019.