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Canterbury the big winners as three All Blacks released for NPC semifinals
Canterbury’s bid to reach the NPC final has been boosted by the availability of two All Blacks for Saturday night’s semifinal.

Wellington's Terrace Tunnel reopens after crash
Drivers are being warned to still expect delays.

River near Taumarunui 'gone up probably six metres'
Ricky Balloch says he's never seen his local river so swollen, after downpours caused chaos in the central North Island.

New Relic appoints Simon Rizkalla to drive APAC observability push
New Relic appoints Simon Rizkalla as VP of Customer Advocacy for Asia-Pacific and Japan to boost observability and AI-driven tech adoption.

Unlawful vehicle trading costs beneficiary a $10,000 fine
The latest fine for a 44-year-old beneficiary who continued to illegally sell motor vehicles has jumped 100 times from his first conviction four years ago.

October Patch Tuesday reveals 172 Vulnerabilities
Microsoft releases October Patch Tuesday fixing 172 vulnerabilities, including six zero-days and final security updates for Windows 10 and Office 2016-2019.

Q and A with Gary Wiessinger Innovation in ERP: AI is front, centre and sides
At Oracle NetSuite's SuiteWorld, SVP Gary Wiessinger highlights user-centric AI innovations in ERP, emphasising flexibility and practical adoption.

‘Heads need to roll’: Silver Ferns selector slams handling of coaching saga
Gail Parata believes Dame Noeline Taurua is the only coach capable of leading the national side.

Investigators Trace Crypto to Dark Web Drug Scheme; UK Trio Jailed

Ghostly shot of hyena wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

South Africa says ICJ genocide case will continue despite Gaza ceasefire

Four Israeli soldiers arrested in Thailand for drug possession

‘Heinous crimes’: PA condemns Hamas for reported executions in Gaza

Maxwel-Dee Repia case: Kayden Stanaway pleads guilty to murder
Eighteen-year old Maxwel-Dee Repia died on the roadside after being shot during a neighbourhood dispute.

Otago councillor accused of financial misconduct, Dave McKenzie, resigns
Central Otago's Dave McKenzie has withdrawn after being accused of financial misconduct.

WatchGuard named leader in GigaOm’s 2025 EDR Radar Report
WatchGuard is named a Leader and Outperformer in GigaOm’s 2025 EDR Radar Report for its innovative, AI-driven endpoint security solutions.

Greens warn Gerry Brownlee over becoming 'fashion police'
The Speaker has given MPs a dressing down over falling standards around leave, attendance and dress.

This lodge is the first ever NZ hotel named on influential ‘best of’ list
Huka Lodge has been named on an influential list of the best hotels in the world.

Auckland councillors share their top priorities
A total of 15 councillors were re-elected into Auckland Council, and all have big plans for the next term.

‘I feel like a failure’: More New Zealand businesses shut down as owners share emotional toll
Liquidations are up on the same time last year, with hospitality especially hit hard.

Iconic Cardrona Hotel sold to group of New Zealand investors
One of the country's most photographed pubs - and a 162-year-old fixture of the Otago landscape - has new owners.

SAP appoints Lee Marshall to drive AI adoption in ANZ region
SAP has named Lee Marshall as Head of AI for ANZ to boost enterprise AI adoption, leveraging his 35+ years experience in digital and AI transformation.

Pacific voices urge experts to 'decolonise' adaptation at New Zealand's largest climate forum
The call has been made as hundreds of scientists, global leaders, and climate adaptation experts around the globe gather at the Adaptation Futures Conference in Christchurch.

Interactive: How high-rise living could transform Auckland
A flyover motion graphic shows how one popular suburb could develop under density move.

High hopes hospitality review will ease 'frustrations' for operators
The industry is hoping a ministerial review of regulations will cut costs and make it easier for businesses to thrive and grow.