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Data governance vs. data quality: Which comes first in 2026?
Governance alone is no safeguard as enterprises are urged to make data quality the proof of trustworthy information in 2026.

‘Very slim margins’: Fuel prices are rising, but not as much as they could be
New Zealanders are paying record high prices at the pump, but that doesn’t mean petrol stations are cashing in on the crisis.

Mackenzie mayor dismisses fuel concerns as Twizel hosts Maadi Rowing Regatta
Mackenzie mayor Scott Aronsen has dismissed reports Twizel is running low on fuel as the town hosts the pinnacle of the secondary school rowing calendar.

Amazon Is Entering the Humanoid Robot Market. 3 Important Things to Know About the Fauna Robotics Acquisition.

Prisoner reintegration founder's 'specified visitor' status revoked after sexual allegations
Billy Macfarlane's 'specified visitor' arrangement at all prisons around the country has been revoked following "serious sexual allegations".

Teacher allegedly stabbed in back and arm with knife before lockdown
A student has been taken into custody as a result of the incident.

Humboldt Broncos Crash Driver Fights Deportation as Victims' Families Remain Divided

Uganda 'on the side of Israel' amid Iran war, defense chief claims

Billy website to help New Zealand households compare power
Electricity Authority launches Billy, a free comparison site helping New Zealand households check power plans and switch providers amid rising bills.

‘Significant event’ possible in South Island as subtropical storm shifts
MetService said the “big deep subtropical low” giving the upper North Island a battering will bring significant rain to top of the South Island.

Former dean, previous MP’s ex-partner revealed as man who sexually violated teen
A formerly high-profile priest who went on to become a Dunedin dean, sexually violated a teen he plied with drugs and alcohol at his Canterbury bach.

National optimistic its paywave surcharge ban will make it to reality
After ACT proclaimed the plan was "dead", minister Scott Simpson insists he's just taking more time to work on the policy.

Asia Pacific technology spend to rise 9.3% in 2026
Forrester says Asia Pacific tech spending will climb to USD $874 billion in 2026, but inflation, tariffs and geopolitical risks will blunt gains.

Young boy in critical condition after park tree fall
Emergency crews were called to Totara Park Road on Wednesday afternoon following the incident.

Stuff Group announces closure of Petone printing press, 30 jobs to go
Owner and publisher Sinead Boucher told staff on Thursday that the plant would shut down in 2027, with print operations moving to Christchurch.

Emergency Department AI gives meth recipe in 'jailbreak' testing
AI used in NZ hospitals also gave a guide to steal patient's identity during the testing.

A Hurricane warning hangs over Super Rugby
Are the ‘Canes set to break their decade long drought?

HPE boosts AI security across networking & recovery
HPE rolls out AI governance, recovery and post-quantum updates across networking and storage to strengthen cyber resilience in distributed operations.

Farizon launches electric V7E van for New Zealand fleets
Farizon brings V7E electric van to New Zealand with a fleet-focused price tag, 329km range and payload aimed at trades and logistics.

Stuff Group to consolidate its print operations in Christchurch
The publisher will exit its Petone printing press in 2027 and print key mastheads including The Post in the South Island site.

High Court rules in favour of College of Midwives class action
"This decision is a vindication of all the efforts we've made over many years to be properly valued," midwife Sheryl Wright says.

Former Anglican priest Jonathan Kirkpatrick sexually violated teen at Canterbury bach
At the time of the offending Kirkpatrick was vicar at St Michael and All Angels in Christchurch.

NZ will not move up fuel alert level tomorrow, Willis says changes will not be sudden
The finance minister will tomorrow be providing information about criteria used to assess when a change in response is required.