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Jacob Alon is first Scottish winner of BBC Introducing Artist of the Year
The award celebrates emerging artists who have made a significant impact over the past year with the support of BBC Introducing,

Mainfreight's net profit down 18.5% on previous year in six months to September
Global transport firm Mainfreight has seen a difficult first half, with tighter margins and sales harder to make.

AMD confirms Zen 7 CPU plans, offers look at GPU, NPU roadmap
AMD’s roadmap marches on: the company confirmed the presence of its next-generation Zen 7 architecture, and talked briefly about the company’s next-generation PC graphics roadmap as well. AMD hosted a day for financial analysts on Tuesday, outlining its businesses for a cadre of Wall Street investors and analysts. Unfortunately, the agenda...

Hospital escape: Prisoner still on the run after five days
The man was reportedly handcuffed when he escaped.

France's Minister for Overseas holds marathon political talks in New Caledonia
France's Minister for Overseas' first visit to New Caledonia is marked by marathon political talks and growing concerns about the French Pacific territory's deteriorating economic situation.

30 with Guyon Espiner: Economist Gary Stevenson on why New Zealand should tax the rich
British YouTuber and economist Gary Stevenson tells 30 with Guyon Espiner fire engines aren't coming to fix the New Zealand economy.

Revealed: The senior cops who exposed the Jevon McSkimming police 'cover-up'
The watchdog that found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police also commended the work of several police staff who stood up. Here's who they are.

$300,000 Auckland Christmas decorations ‘just not a good look’
Auckland Council is shelling out $300,00 on a series of five-metre tall pillars set to light up Queen St.

Netball: Silver Ferns beat Scotland Thistles in second test in Glasgow
The Silver Ferns have beaten Scotland 80-48 in the second and final test against the Thistles in Glasgow.

National Iwi Chairs Forum files court proceedings over RMA reforms
It's seeking clarification on how the Crown must uphold Treaty of Waitangi settlements.

Man pleads not guilty to double murder over Bucklands Beach fire
A man charged with murdering a father and son who died in an Auckland house fire has pleaded not guilty.

Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster refuses to comment on damning McSkimming report
He has been placed on leave from his role as chief executive of the Social Investment Agency.

'This is not a safe place for students': ERO fires back at Wesley College
The Education Review Office is firing back at Wesley College, saying it strongly refutes claims about it made by its principal.

$300,000 Auckland Christmas decorations spark mixed feelings
Auckland Council has commissioned an artist to build a series of five-metre tall pillars but some in the city are saying the price tag is too high.

Black Friday sales: 'Avoid the hype' warns Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ is urging shoppers to approach the flood of Black Friday discounts with a healthy dose of scepticism, warning that some "bargains" may not be as good as they seem.

Shop's profit drops 70%, as major roadworks close street
Central Nelson retailers are already looking forward to the end of major roadworks on their doorstep as some businesses struggle with fewer customers.

NRL: Warriors to open season against the Roosters
The NRL has confirmed the first round of matchups for the 2026 season, with the full draw to be announced later this week.

Mark Mitchell says 36 emails complaining about Jevon McSkimming were kept from him by police
The police minister said there was protocol put in place by the commissioner's office that he was not to see the emails.

Auckland to get a second Costco store
Property developer Kiwi Property has agreed to sell a 6.4 hectare site in its new Drury development to the US-based mega store.