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Israel Folau eyes shock NRL return but faces a massive roadblock
The Tigers are hoping to sign Folau, 37, before the June 30 deadline, but a bombshell interview earlier in the week hasn’t helped their cause.

‘Sorry mate you blew it’: Text message dismissal costs business more than $20k
A café worker has been awarded more than $20,000 after his boss fired him via text message, telling him "sorry mate you blew it yesterday" following a disputed closing shift.

Health NZ plans cuts to clinical roles in top half of North Island
Dozens of roles are affected but most people will be redeployed to different jobs.

Tesla fans, feeling duped, take the Elon Musk-owned company to court
Tesla owners in New Zealand and around the world are taking the company to court, accusing the electric car company of unmet promises.

Were the Wellington weather warnings an overreaction?
Some south coast Wellington residents are decrying what they believe were "unnecessary" evacuation orders - but others say better safe than sorry.

Tanium named Forrester leader in endpoint management
Large enterprises under pressure to speed up patching and visibility now have a stronger shortlist option after Forrester ranked Tanium a leader.

Black Ferns star named in Time's 100 most influential people in sport
Former Black Ferns winger Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has been named in Time magazine's inaugural list of the 100 most influential people in sport.

Tribunal puts brakes on Auckland homeowner’s carpark fight
The neighboring property owner painted white lines and installed bollards over the carparking area in 2021 to assert the true legal boundary.

‘Hugging her a little tighter today’: Valerie’s family thank community who helped bring her home
After four days missing and amid growing fears for her safety, Christchurch grandmother Valerie Hargrave has been found alive — prompting an outpouring of relief and heartfelt thanks from the family and volunteers who refused to give up hope.

Australian retailers face delivery gap as costs rise
Rising fees and longer free-shipping thresholds are widening the gap between what Australian shoppers want and what retailers promise at checkout.

Migrant baker forced to pay $20k to secure work at Auckland bakery
A migrant baker who came to New Zealand for economic betterment fell victim to employers "who should know better".

A coast was evacuated, then nothing much happened. Does that make it an overreaction?
Mayor Andrew Little has defended the call to evacuate but appreciates people were inconvenienced.

Kiwi sales boss wins payout over hidden 10% commission scheme details
A sales manager has been awarded $14,000 after his employer left him to work for a year without written details of how his commission was being calculated.

Won't someone think of the government?
Governments are still trying the old Trojan horse strategy to force compulsory ID verification on all internet users.

China-linked hackers target tech firms for AI secrets
Access to AI research and software is drawing state-backed and criminal attacks, with technology firms now the world's most targeted sector.

Freaky tour conjuring up the ghosts of Parliament
New Zealand politics has produced its fair share of spectres over the years - but Parliament's ghost tour deals with a different kind of haunting altogether.

Police seek witnesses after moped rider seriously hurt in New Lynn crash
A roadside altercation between a moped rider and a Nissan Skyline occupant has left a man in his 50s fighting for his life in Auckland City Hospital.

Kiwi woman hopes to be released from ICE detention after winning legal battle
Everlee Wihongi was detained by ICE when attempting to return to the US on her Green Card around 2 months ago.

AI traffic on Fastly network grows 30% in five months
Origin systems are facing heavier strain as Fastly says AI requests rose 30% between January and May 2026, outpacing human traffic.