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Students question university affordability after government scraps fees-free scheme
Some University of Auckland students are questioning whether they can afford to continue their studies, while others say they feel "tricked" by the government.

Police consider new ways to 'control their narrative ' in 'depleted media landscape'
Police are looking at opportunities to "control their narrative ensuring the public are exposed to the fundamentals of the organisation rather than the distorted angles sometimes presented by external media sources".

Retailers, truckers back government's simplified fuel rationing, Labour unconvinced
But Labour is unconvinced by the government's updated plan for voluntary limiting of supply, with additional diesel reserves able to be released.

Wellington's Red Square owner remembers the last 23 years
Sarah Bolton, who inherited the bar from her father and his business partner, says the nightclub lifestyle just doesn't fit with her own anymore.

Manufacturers sell off stock as Middle East conflict leads to sharp drop in revenue
The Manufacturing Health Index indicates small and medium sized manufacturers saw average profit margins drop to the lowest point since records began in 2018.

Project44 launches Autopilot, an AI-enabled logistics operating system that offers infinite labor

White House invites Musk, Cook for Trump China trip, Bloomberg reports

Intel stock rises as CEO Lip-Bu Tan touts 'exciting new products' with Nvidia

Britain's bank regulator expects 'quite significant disruption' from latest AI models

Baiju Bhatt's Cowboy Space raises $275M for orbital data centers

More than 100,000 households claim rates help
"We know the cost of living is putting immense pressure on Kiwis", the local government minister says.

Is it really possible to live a plastic-free life?
Our lives are riddled with plastic, and growing evidence suggests it is impacting our health in a myriad of ways.

Omnissa adds Windows Server management to Workspace ONE
Omnissa expands Workspace ONE with Windows Server management, aiming to cut costs and simplify IT operations with one cloud console.

Why an All White who earned his last cap in 2024 looks set to go to the World Cup
ANALYSIS: Tommy Smith’ is expected to be included in coach Darren Bazeley’s squad on Thursday. His selection will divide opinion.

Father-of-three died during free-diving trip with friends
A neighbour told police that Sagote appeared “worried” before diving, possibly because he was inexperienced.

Opposition MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman 'hounded' into resigning
The former TVNZ political editor resigned on Friday after scrutiny over comments she made during pre-Budget drinks in Finance Minister Nicola Willis' office last year.

DRM on free-to-air TV?
It is starting to look as if a new DRM technology will be added to TV broadcasts in the USA and this could open the door to some very nasty outcomes in the era of forced subscriptions.

Education Review Office releases guide to help parents understand schools' performance
The Education Review Office guide provides practical advice on choosing a school, understanding performance, asking questions and raising concerns.

An anti-fireworks tipping point
The Parliamentary Petitions Committee has taken the unusual step of recommending the government overhaul our fireworks laws by banning their sale to the public

ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi being moved to another state
The New Zealander detained by US immigration missed a scheduled meeting with a lawyer and was told she was being removed a centre in California, family say.

Department of Conservation expects high demand for Great Walks as bookings open
The Paparoa Track is the first to open on Tuesday followed by the Milford Track on Wednesday.

Corrections announces new acting chief executive weeks after saying interim role filled
A spokesperson confirmed deputy chief executive Alice Sciascia had not worked in the interim role since former chief executive Jeremy Lightfoot announced he was leaving.

'This is the year': Why Phoenix captain stayed to chase a trophy
The Phoenix captain almost left for an overseas club, but a gut feeling about Bev Priestman’s squad kept her home for a title-challenging run.