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Microsoft launches three new MAI AI models for Foundry
Microsoft expands its in-house AI push with three Foundry models for speech, voice and images, as WPP signs on to test the new tools.

'Not an easy decision': Corrections chief executive Jeremy Lightfoot leaving organisation
In an email to staff on Wednesday morning, Jeremy Lightfoot said it was "not an easy decision".

Australians 'getting better deal on Easter eggs'
Kiwis are paying more for Easter eggs than shoppers across the Tasman, one senior economist says.

Trucking firm says fuel bill has increased 110% due to Middle East conflict
A trucking sector veteran says the soaring price of diesel is the worst he's seen in his 35 years in the industry.

Murderers, money troubles and Malcolm: April’s Best TV
Also this month; Aubrey Plaza's single cat goes it alone, the return of Euphoria and a new Bake Off pops out of the oven.

Wolf Bites Woman in Shocking Attack at Busy Shopping Center

Colombia's military rescues 6 siblings who hid in the rainforest to escape from a rebel group

5 Destinations Where Airfare Is Dropping The Most For Spring 2026, Per Dollar Flight Club Analysis

Netanyahu expects Iran's leadership to fall

The road with a 1700% surge in speeding tickets
The number of speeding tickets issued on Tasman's Moutere Highway has skyrocketed by more than 1700%.

Quantum computers need vastly fewer resources than thought to break vital encryption
No, the sky isn't falling, but Q Day is coming, and it won't be as expensive as thought.

Nuts about food science: Torere Macadamias partners with Riddet Institute
The partnership began with a PhD research project investigating macadamia husks, shells and leaves for use in functional food products or pharmaceutical supplements.

Family 'devastated with worry' over French man Antoine Richard who's missing in central Otago
Relatives say they're grateful for everything that's been done but need more help in the search for 21-year-old Antoine Richard.

Easter weather: Calm before a possible storm - heavy rain forecast for parts of country
A calm start to the Easter break will be followed by potential heavy rain to parts of the country.

MongoDB launches APAC partner push for AI modernisation
MongoDB deepens APAC partner strategy with invite-only programme, aiming to speed legacy system upgrades and AI rollout across the region.

Second arrest made, four more people sought after ‘aggressive’ brawl inside Hastings pub
A second person has been arrested following a barroom brawl in Hastings in March.

This one-stop route is the easiest way for Kiwis to fly to South Africa
Qantas flight QF112 from Auckland to Perth, continuing on the same aircraft to Johannesburg on flight QF65.

Zapier launches AI Guardrails for safer automated workflows
Zapier adds AI Guardrails to its automation platform, giving teams inline checks to block risky content before it reaches business systems.

New Zealand WWII pilot's watch found in Germany more than 80 years later
When Tom Metcalfe left for England to fly bombers in World War II, he took a watch given to him by his parents for his 18th birthday in 1941.

Auror named Hi-Tech Awards finalist on retail crime
Auror's retail crime platform earns Hi-Tech Awards Company of the Year finalist spot after helping police and stores tackle organised theft.

Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 30 - April 5
Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

What's going wrong for New Zealand small businesses?
New Zealand small businesses have ranked last out of 11 Asia-Pacific countries in terms of their growth - again.

'No actual change': Chris Bishop downplays scaling down of Auckland housing plans
The Housing Minister says nothing has fundamentally changed as the government scales back Auckland's minimum housing target even further.