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2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company
Inde helps major supply chain group clear 21 pallets of e-waste from warehouse, freeing space and boosting CO2 savings with Greenbox.

Challenge: e-waste taking up valuable warehouse space
Inde helps major supply chain group clear 21 pallets of e-waste from warehouse, freeing space and boosting CO2 savings with Greenbox.

New site to teach kids about Anzac history launched
The government is launching a new online visual storytelling website to help children learn about Anzac history.

A lakefront chalet, vineyard and sea views: Best NZ baches for 2026 named
Five New Zealand holiday homes have been rated New Zealand’s best in annual rankings by Bookabach.

IToldYaSo (yet again): Donut Lab criminal charges
Yes, I've done it again and my predictions as to the veracity of bold claims by Finnish company Donut Lab in respect to their "breakthrough" battery technology appear to have resulted in criminal charges being filed against them by a whistleblower.

Invoking Biketawa: the Pacific's regional response to the fuel crisis explained
Pacific leaders have reportedly moved to invoke the Pacific Islands Forum's highest regional crisis response measure over a looming fuel crisis.

Datadog says AI failures stem mainly from capacity limits
Datadog report says operational bottlenecks, retries and rising token use are pushing AI production failures higher as firms adopt more models.

Specialist search teams look for Philip Sutton, missing since Wellington storm
Philip Sutton disappeared when floodwaters surged through a South Karori Road home.

Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely
The US leader said he was extending the ceasefire until peace talks finish.

2026 election: Lan Pham moves higher than two fellow MPs in Greens list
She leapfrogs Parliamentary colleagues Huhana Lyndon and Lawrence Xu-Nan in a revised list issued today.

Tines to double Australia headcount as APAC hub opens
Tines ramps up Australia presence with APAC hub and customer-facing hires as local firms and IT teams drive broader AI automation adoption.

Responsibility and porkies: When party politics bleeds into Parliament
This week's political intrigue bled into Question Time and illustrated Parliament's rules about ministerial responsibility and lying.

Despair in Auckland CBD over CRL slow crawl to finish line
Businesses fear they will go under before the long-awaited City Rail Link opens.

'Pain' ahead for dairy farmers as prices ease
Farmers are being warned to brace for a challenging next season after prices eased at the latest global dairy trade auction.

Inde appoints Matthew Flatt as Technical Director of Data
Inde has tapped Matthew Flatt to head its Data, Intelligence and Architecture practice, as New Zealand firms sharpen focus on governance and AI-readiness.

Active Investor Plus Visa draws in nearly $4b of foreign funds in first year since refresh
Changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa, which gives wealthy foreigners residency if they directly invest in local companies, took effect last April.

Family of woman and children killed in Hastings homicide say they are 'devastated'
It comes as a 36-year-old man was charged with their murder.

New Zealand businesses warned over illegal review gating
New Zealand firms face escalating legal and platform scrutiny over review gating, as Storm IMC warns the tactic may breach the Fair Trading Act.

Home sweet dome: Will a roof put a lid on the Crusaders' dominance?
While the move to a new venue marks an exciting step forward, the shift also brings uncertainty.

Watch: Police say family of missing Christchurch woman Rowena Walker 'desperate to find her'
Police have been combing Christchurch's Red Zone for any signs of the missing woman.

Critical Microsoft vulnerabilities double in yearly report
Critical Microsoft flaws double as Azure and Dynamics 365 risks surge, BeyondTrust warns organisations to prioritise identity and privilege controls.