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Region rallies behind major industrial growth initiative
Taranaki is taking its world-class engineering and industrial capability to major global clients through a new collaborative platform.

Remembering strangers who saved their lives
Grief meets gratitude at an annual service for organ doners and recipients.

Kin Health raises $9M for patient-side AI notetaker app

US software stocks rebound, seeking to loosen AI's grip

PFU (EMEA) names Yasunari Shimizu as Chief Executive
Continuity is at stake as PFU's EMEA unit begins a handover to Yasunari Shimizu after Hiroaki Kashiwagi's five-year tenure.

Better mental health support could have prevented Tangaru-Noere Turia's death - coroner
Tangaru-Noere Turia was showing signs of psychosis and wielding a shotgun when he was killed by police.

Tourism industry hopes to woo international travel buyers at TRENZ 2026 trade event
TRENZ, the country's largest international tourism business event, is underway in Auckland.

Check Point launches agentic network security platform
Manual network policy changes can now take weeks, leaving enterprises exposed as Check Point pushes AI agents to automate security operations.

All Blacks wing contenders handed opportunity after Tangitau injury
The season-ending injury to Caleb Tangitau has reignited debate about who should start on the wings for the All Blacks under new coach Dave Rennie.

Man claims $340k from bank that took his $120k Mercedes
Lewis Padden has had his claim against Heartland Bank struck out

Hospitality figure’s café racked up $100,000 of debt in year one. Now there’s talk of bankruptcy
Ed Tanner says his café Lower Grounds failed in part due to his poor health, and that the debt is “very regrettable” and “I take full responsibility for it”.

Microsoft is officially killing SMS verification for personal accounts
For a while now, it’s been possible to authenticate your Microsoft account logins by receiving a six-digit code via text message. Windows Latest now reports that SMS verification will be phased out shortly. It looks like Microsoft wants users who still rely on SMS verification to switch over to passkeys instead...

From AI Adoption to AI Advantage
Enterprises that fail to embed AI into workflows risk being outpaced by rivals already turning pilots into real business gains.

Senior public servant misses out on top job after anonymous tipster reveals prior cocaine use
The Public Service Commission and the organisation are refusing to comment on whether it was the reason why she missed out on the job.

Why Rocket Lab Stock Dropped Today

Nvidia and Apple hold stock market's power like never before: Chart of the Day

Crime shows don't have to be dark and bleak, says Death Valley creator
"Just because someone's dead, doesn't mean we have to be miserable," says the hit BBC drama writer.

Review: Is Crimson Desert too massive for a single player?
The lacklustre story, strange controls, and rough start as you try to learn the intricacies of this new world might just be enough to keep you away.

Police start taking 'informal action' after 0.6 percent pay rise
Some police are reducing their usual work rate of issuing tickets, and not making themselves available after hours by having their phones off.

Hundreds submit on Fisheries proposal to manage shellfish in Auckland, Coromandel
The review comes after the government ban on taking several species from the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Kawau Bay, and Omaha Bay.

Auckland FC, South Island United eyeing place in FIFA Intercontinental Cup
All you need to know about an Oceania Pro League semifinal with a big prize at stake.

Armed police officer justified in fatally shooting unwell ‘501’ gunman, inquiry finds
While a coroner absolved the police of blame, her finding levelled sharp criticism at mental health services.

Mango Founder’s Son Arrested After Billionaire’s Fatal Fall From Cliff

Irish president continues first official visit to GB

The Best Heritage Steam Railways To Visit in the UK

Praise for inspirational boy who saved family from drowning

Three Canadian off-duty officers arrested in Spain over 'serious' allegations