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Auckland double-homicide mystery: Police appeal for information on 10 litre container
Police believe the accelerant that started the fatal fire was brought to the property in the container.

Police release image of accelerant used in house fire that killed father and son
A father and son were killed in a deadly house fire that police say was deliberately lit.

Man reports being kidnapped at gunpoint but ends up being charged
The Christchurch man said he was made to drive around the city by an unknown assailant who then stole his car.

Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 28 October
A round-up of sports news in brief from around the region, including Samoa's FIFA under-17 World Cup campaign coming to an end with another loss.

Name suppression for man charged with historic sexual offending at Dilworth School
The 72-year-old man has appeared in Auckland District Court.

The many, many lessons of learning to swim
One summer’s day in 1986 my Standard 3 teacher made me write 30 lines of “I won’t forget my togs” for the crime of forgetting my togs.

Rahui in place after body found in Northland bay
The rahui is in place after a person died in the water at Helena Bay

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI releases browser in attempt to rival Google
ChatGPT Atlas was unveiled as the company seeks new ways to corral users to its online offerings

Helicopters halted as gales create problems for firefighters in lower North Island
Strong winds are creating challenging conditions for fire crews battling several bush fires near Porangahau, with air operations now suspended.

Wotton Kearney adopts AI with Appian to streamline legal services
Wotton Kearney partners with Appian to launch AI-driven OSCAR, streamlining legal services and boosting efficiency for insurers in Asia-Pacific.

Nick Gibbs named Chief Operating Officer at FIRST Security
Nick Gibbs has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at FIRST Security, bringing over 25 years’ experience and a strong focus on raising industry standards.

Dropped All Black bolsters Canterbury for NPC final
Canterbury and Otago have revealed their teams for Saturday’s decider in the Garden City.

Weather: How to prepare for forecast wild winds
The red level strong winds could be "extremely challenging", but there are some things you can do to reduce the impact.

GitLab 18.5 debuts AI agents & new UI for streamlined dev ops
GitLab 18.5 launches AI agents and a new UI to enhance security, streamline workflows, and boost efficiency for software development teams.

Geotab Vitality launches behaviour rewards to boost fleet safety
Geotab Vitality launches a rewards-based driver safety platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to cut accidents and costs with positive behavioural incentives.

'Please, speak up': Police urge witnesses of Gisborne murder to come forward
Father of four Bill Maangi was killed in late September.

Why McLaren should be terrified: Red Bull star is the new F1 title favourite
The rate at which Max Verstappen is closing down Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris should terrify both McLaren drivers.

‘Dumbest thing’: Te Pati Maori draws Speaker’s ire after burning copy of bill
“It is the dumbest thing you could possibly do,” Brownlee said. “It is highly arrogant and unacceptably irresponsible.”

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?

New Zealand guts climate policy it bragged about on the world stage
The climate related disclosures law was once held up internationally as a model of transparency. The government just weakened it.

Spy agency whistleblowers raised no 'serious wrongdoing' - watchdog
The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security says protected disclosures were mostly "strong differences of opinion" about practices and risks.

Balancing AI risk in large companies
Eighteen months into New Zealand’s AI boom, only 19% of firms feel fully prepared, with uneven adoption risking competitive divides and data security.