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Faster cloud adoption could save NZD $3.6 billion for NZ government
New Zealand could save NZD $3.6 billion by 2035 by accelerating cloud adoption in government, boosting productivity and improving public services.

School students make award winning olive oil
From pruning to harvesting of the 175 Tuscan style olive trees, the students did all the grunt work to create the boutique olive oil.

NCEA changes: Cook Islands education ministry submits official feedback
By Teitimoana Tairi, Cook Islands News The Cook Islands Education Ministry has submitted formal feedback to New Zealand regarding the proposed overhaul of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA)...

Labour wants to expand gaming subsidy
After a two-year policy drought, Labour's annouced its third policy in three days.

Two young children beaten with metal poles and baseball bat by carers
The abuse was carried out over the five years the children were in care.

Labour pledges boost to gaming to keep industry talent in New Zealand
It is the third policy the Opposition has released this week as it looks to the 2026 election.

Fonterra looks to boost butter production after selling off iconic brands
The dairy giant will spend $75 million to expand butter production.

What should you do during, after and when cleaning up a wildfire?
Wildfires move quickly. Here's what to do if you or your property are under threat of wildfire, and how to clean up afterward.

Cook Islands aviator returns home in milestone RNZAF flight to Ma'uke
A Cook Islander in the Royal New Zealand Air Force made an emotional return to his tiny island home this month.

Sports Minister calls for Sports NZ to step in over Silver Ferns coaching saga
Shock waves have been reverbarating through Netball since Dame Noeline Taurua was stood down.

Illumio launches AI Insights Agent to tackle security alert fatigue
Illumio launches Insights Agent, an AI tool offering real-time, role-specific threat alerts to ease alert fatigue and speed incident response.

Speaker Gerry Brownlee 'taking advice' after Te Pati Maori burns a copy of a government bill
Gerry Brownlee was considering whether to take action over MPs burning a copy of a bill outside Parliament.

Banks compete at 18-month fixed home loan rate - but should you take it?
A number of banks are moving to cut their 18-month fixed home loan rates - but should you take it?

‘Taking too long’: Sports Minister calls for action in Silver Ferns saga
Sports Minister Mark Mitchell wants Sport New Zealand to help resolve the ongoing drama between Netball NZ and Dame Noeline Taurua.

MetService warns Thursday's severe weather may top Tuesday's storms, as red warnings issued
The weather is only supposed to be worse on Thursday for both the South Island and Wellington.

Four MPs, three pies, one seafood salad, a hire car and a 523km roadie
When Wellington’s winds saw their flight turn back to Tauranga, four MPs from three different parties piled into a hire car and drove the 523km journey to Parliament.

Solera & Digidentity launch streamlined MVIS compliance tool
Solera Autodata and Digidentity will launch an MVIS-compliant tool in Nov 2025 to simplify access to hybrid and EV data for Aussie independent workshops.

Police called to sudden death in Queenstown
Police believe the death is not suspicious.

Main road closed after 'unexplained' death in central Whangarei
There's a heavy police presence on Bank Street.

NZ's visa rules must change, head of Amnesty International tells Sam Hayes
Pacific people are being punished by a climate crisis and by NZ’s “ruthless” immigration system that violate their rights, said the head of Amnesty International.