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CAN 2025: some ticketing figures revealed

Putin welcomes Syrian president to Moscow despite sheltering al-Assad

Candace Owens Loses Legal Fight to Enter Country After Ban For Extremist Views

Government determined to press on with card surcharge ban
But businesses are pleading for the government to pause the move.

Act fast to get Windows 11 Pro for just $15. That’s an insane 92% off!
Officially, yesterday was a wrap on Windows 10. Microsoft has ended support for the operating system, with users now left with only a handful of options: extend Windows 10 support, upgrade to Windows 11, or switch to another operating system altogether. If Windows 11 is on the table for you, today...

‘Towering figure in politics’: Former PM Jim Bolger dies
Bolger, the country’s 35th prime minister, promised New Zealand a “decent society”.

‘Oh hell yeah!’: Absolute rock legends announce NZ regional summer tour
Look out Taupo, Whitianga and Wanaka - it’s going to get loud this summer.

The Detail: New Zealand goes on strike, again
Tens of thousands of workers have had enough and will down tools in a week's time for a nationwide walkout.

Sean Plunket calls for Broadcasting Standards Authority to be disbanded
The host of The Platform says a decision about a listener's complaint has been made 'completely illegally'.

What do you need to consider when retirement village shopping?
Looking for a retirement village can be a high-stakes and highly emotional journey.

Transport Minister Chris Bishop backs calls for harsher driving fines
The Automobile Association told Morning Report many of the penalties had gone unchanged this millennium.

'Footnote in history': Constitutional experts shrug off Regulatory Standards Bill tweaks
David Seymour says NZ First's changes to his bill are a 'win-win', not a backdown - but experts say the way it's been handled means it is unlikely to have lasting impact.

Marsden Fund shake-up raises potential for political interference, Royal Society says
MBIE will take over administration of the Marsden Fund, but the society warns such centralisation could undermine the country's science credibility.

Syrian president to use Putin talks to request extradition of deposed president Assad, sources say

How Panther Lake is made: We went inside Intel’s most advanced chip fab
Being a technology journalist isn’t nearly as cool as you might think. Most of the time it’s just reading and analyzing information, writing, talking with people via chat and email, and occasionally trying out a cool new laptop. But once in a great while you get to see things that...

Best free PDF editors 2025: Our top picks
If you work with PDF files regularly then a PDF editor is an indispensable tool. Whether it’s part of your job, you manage PDF files for your own personal use, or you just need to complete a one-off editing task, a top editor program is an essential piece of software....

‘Restraint of trade’: Lawyer raises concerns about NRL’s 10-year ban
A high-profile Sydney lawyer believes the NRL’s proposed 10-year bans for players who negotiate with or sign with Rugby 360 will face hurdles if challenged in court.

Jim Bolger: Share your memories and tributes
The King Country farmer that became the voice of the nation. Share your memories of our former Prime Minister.

Salesforce & AWS advance secure AI agents in enterprise change
Salesforce and AWS are deepening their decade-long collaboration to boost secure AI agent adoption in enterprises, enhancing data, contact centres and procurement.

Cambridge residents shaken by things going 'bang' in night
Police and council are just as mystified as the locals.

'Walking frames may be used as weapons': Mental health workers revolt over risks
A mental health worker suffered a head injury while trying to restrain an elderly patient.