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AI tells tenant she should ask for $40,000 - tribunal hands her $80
Tenants using artificial intelligence to help them make applications to the Tenancy Tribunal are creating extra work and backlog, one property manager says.

Weather live: Red rain warnings all day for flooded Wellington region
A small community has been cut off, vineyards are under water, and Wellington and Wairarapa face another day of heavy rain and wind.

Our Changing World: The complex Cook Strait border for kiwifruit plants
With the help of testing and strict quarantine rules, 16 years after the kiwifruit-killing Psa-v bacteria entered the country, the South Island remains free of it.

'A storm every eight days' - country's biggest insurer calls for systemic response
IAG's Wild Weather Tracker recorded 46 storms in the last 12 months - and the company says the level of concern among ordinary people is also rising.

Peter Kay to play four shows for hometown fans only
Kay is restricting the charity shows to people with a Bolton postmark

Mark Reason: Super Rugby is a ‘basket case’ and we are being sold a pup
OPINION: From empty stadiums to mediocre skills, the current model is failing fans. Here is why New Zealand rugby needs a total overhaul to survive.

The tiny town where you can get a three-bed home for under $370K
It’s been a family getaway for years, but this affordable property could suit a first time buyer looking to escape the rat race.

Kua whakapau kaha, kua ngaro nga mahi, mo tenei ohanga koretake noa iho
Kua takahia e te Kawanatanga haumi te tuhononga a-iwi, a, kua waihotia iho tatou ki te wahi i timata ai - haunga ia pea, kua kino ke atu.

We’ve toiled and lost jobs just to end up with this crappy economy
The Coalition has trampled over social cohesion only to leave us back where we started - or worse.

Coup crunch time: ‘Moaning’ National MPs can finally have their say
Stuff understands MPs have been trying to raise concern about the state of their party - but Christopher Luxon says he has not received their message directly.

Controversial tiny home builder deported from US as ‘an illegal alien from New Zealand’
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Kiwi Shane Blackler after he overstayed his visa.

Eli Lilly acquires Kelonia Therapeutics for over $3 billion

Microsoft Is Having Its Worst Year Since 2022, but This Analyst Says It's a Setup for a $450 Rally

2 charts show why Magnificent 7 stocks are being loved again

Christopher Luxon 'absolutely' confident he has caucus backing ahead of meeting
The prime minister says he has the full support of his caucus, as National MPs are set to gather in Wellington for the first time in nearly three weeks.

Quantum technology's threat to Bitcoin blockchain not fazing cryptocurrency experts
Google has issued a white paper urging the Bitcoin community to take urgent action to upgrade blockchain security as advances in quantum technology increase the risk of fraud.

Conductor launches AgentStack for AI search visibility
Conductor unveils AgentStack to help enterprises track, shape and optimise brand visibility across AI search services and chatbots.

Acer’s RTX 5070 Helios Neo 16 AI drops to $1,500 (now $350 off)
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Where are we at with Auckland’s stadium jigsaw puzzle?
For years, the question of what to do with Auckland’s stadiums has dominated debate in the city.