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Delloitte report suggests Wellington City Council has 330 more staff than it should
PSA says analysis from Deloitte lacks a basic understanding of what the Council's role is.

Watch: BMX club ‘absolutely gutted’ after group allegedly sets canteen on fire
CCTV footage shows smoke pouring from the club’s canteen on Monday, shortly after a group of people ran from the area.

Netpoleon expands security portfolio with Thales & Imperva
Netpoleon enhances its cybersecurity portfolio in Australia and New Zealand by integrating Thales and Imperva solutions, boosting data and application protection.

Genetec forecasts flexible cloud & AI shaping security in 2026
Genetec predicts flexible cloud adoption, AI-driven automation, and connected systems will transform physical security by 2026, enhancing control and efficiency.

‘Considered dangerous’: Police seek public’s help to find wanted man Paul Rimene
Wellington man considered dangerous and should not be approached.

Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions amid speculation over rates cap policy
The government's long-awaited rates cap is likely to start with minimum increases of two percent and a maximum of four percent, and would take effect from the start of 2027.

A Grand Slam should be seen as 'stepping stone' - Dawson column
In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses Steve Borthwick's side's perfect autumn and how the next step will be winning a Grand Slam.

Gueye sent off for striking team-mate - but Moyes 'quite likes' it
Everton's Idrissa Gueye is sent off for striking team-mate Michael Keane during their Premier League victory at Manchester United.

'I hope my players fight each other' - Amorim's Man Utd 'nowhere near'
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim says his side are nowhere near the level they should be after losing to 10-man Everton.

Ex-priest has further child abuse complaint upheld
A tribunal finds that David Tudor sexually abused a 15-year-old-girl in Surrey in the 1980s.

'We earn £60,000 and want stamp duty scrapped'
BBC News hears from people with a range of incomes about what they want to see in the Budget.

Are we going to have a white Christmas this year?
Sarah Keith-Lucas explores the chances of getting snow at Christmas this year in the UK.

This region’s roads are rated among best in New Zealand
Overall satisfaction with the council also remained steady – 59% this year, compared to 60 last year – the Nelson City Council’s 2024/25 residents' survey found.

Volcanic ash from Whakaari - White Island leads to flight cancellations
It is normal activity and not suggestive of a larger eruption, Earth Sciences NZ says.

Automation seen as key to AI success in Australia & New Zealand
Most finance and IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand see automation as crucial for successful AI, citing governance and data issues as key barriers otherwise.

Man arrested at NZ Screen Awards after he reportedly hugged two female staff members
It is being reported that a guest at the awards allegedly hugged two hospitality staff who were working at the event.

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Ten-man Everton stun Man Utd after Gueye sees red
after Idrissa Gueye is sent off for striking a team-mate, 10-man Everton beat Manchester United to earn David Moyes his first Premier League win as a visiting manager to Old Trafford.

Another Trump Ukraine Peace Plan
Trump hints at 'big progress' in Ukraine talks.

What happens next for Marjorie Taylor Greene after exit from Congress?
The former Trump ally has decided to end her time in Congress early after a public fallout with the president.

The Papers: Labour MPs urged to 'unite for Budget' and '1,000 abuse victims safer'
Speculation about what will be in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget eve generate many of the headlines.