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Will boats be a breakthrough for 3D printing tech?
Dutch firms are betting that hulls made with 3D printing machines will mean cheaper boats.

US National Guard member dies after Washington shooting
One of the two national guard members shot on wednesday is dead, US president Donald Trump says.

Westpac bank fined $3.64m for breaching responsible lending laws
The penalty, handed down under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA), was the largest ever imposed under the legislation.

Strong push for digital reforms highlighted at technology summit in Port Moresby
The shift toward digital systems is also emerging as a central pillar in the country's effort to curb corruption, writes Scott Waide.

Why the cheapest home loan rate may not offer best value
New Zealanders generally like to lock in for the cheapest rates on offer, but some commentators say it could pay off to try something different now.

Your wrist will thank you for snapping up this Black Friday bargain
Wrist problems from repetitive strain injury can creep up on you. One minute your wrist feels fine, then the next you’re in agony. That’s why it pays to think about your mouse and wrist before the worst happens. This Black Friday you can do that with the Logitech MX Vertical...

Man wielding hedge trimmer blade who trapped woman, baby was 'violent and not rational' - witness
"I distinctly remember the sound of him hitting the road, [I'll] never forget that," a witness who saw the man being tasered says.

The music festival shutting down K' Road this weekend
This Saturday, the Others Way Festival is turning Karangaphe Road into a stage.

Exclusive: JAVLN CEO outlines next-gen insurance platform
JAVLN targets APAC growth with its cloud-based insurance software, integrating AI and enhancing security for smarter, faster advisory services.

Police update on drug-smuggling ring that led to arrest of Auckland airport baggage handlers
Police seized 631kg of meth and 112kg of cocaine linked to the ring.

NZ's longest-serving meat worker retires after 64 years
Ken McLeod, 80, says it felt like he had "robbed a bank" when he got his pay cheques in the mid-1960s.

Warehouse Group shareholders bombard execs with criticism over under-performance
A refreshed executive team had hit the ground running with a sharpened focus on controlling costs and driving growth.

Eden Park boss ‘extremely disappointed’ after failed bid for Black Ferns v Lions
NZ Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson is “comfortable” with their call that means the historic Auckland test won’t take place at the country’s largest stadium.

eccuity launches digital wealth platform for New Zealanders
eccuity launches a digital wealth platform in New Zealand to offer affordable, personalised financial planning for business owners and individuals.

Westpac penalised $3.64m by the High Court
The bank had breached lender responsibility rules.

AI-4U offers barrier-free mental health support for workers
Wellbeing Solutions’ AI-4U offers SMS-based mental health support to help UK, NZ, and Australian firms meet new 2025 psychosocial risk regulations.

Six things tenants can't do (but may be doing anyway)
Renters are in the driving seat in the market at the moment - but there are still rules about what they can and cannot do.

This hot-swappable keyboard is a must buy this Black Friday
If you’re sick of your keyboard and want to take control of your key commands, then this Black Friday deal is right up your alley. Amazon is selling the Keychron K10 Pro Wireless custom mechanical keyboard for just $75 which is a significant 25 percent off the normal marked price. Why...