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Consumer confidence plummets to lowest level in three years
Consumer confidence has fallen sharply in the past quarter, as higher fuel and energy costs squeeze household budgets.

What is happening at the farewell for Dame Jools Topp?
Everyone is invited to say farewell to legendary Dame Jools Topp.

NZ-born cheerleader to appear on Dallas Cowboys Netflix show
NZ-born cheerleader Faith Ward will appear in the third season of Netflix’s America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

‘The degree of neglect was significant’: Mother jailed after disabled toddler was starved to death
The toddler was severely disabled and depended on his mother to be fed and watered.

‘True adventurer’: Kiwi hiker found dead after going missing in Italy
A New Zealand woman was found dead after reportedly plunging 100m while hiking in northern Italy.

Data-driven transport: The future is here
Australia's truck driver shortage is set to triple by 2029, pushing fleets towards data tools that could make autonomy viable.

Fletcher asks for credit rating to be withdrawn
The company has Moody's lowest investment grade rating of Baa3 rating, below which is considered a speculative grade.

Costings unit a good idea, big parties agree - but how could it work?
National and Labour agree there should be a costings unit to consider policies independently, but disagree on how it should be implemented.

Facial recognition technology helped police nab MARTA stabbing suspect

Joint Jewish-Arab party launches ahead of upcoming elections, calling for equality

HPE tempts VMware users, partners with year of free virtualization software
Partner tells Ars that HPE should be giving out more free VM Essentials licenses.

'A real shot of joy': Hurricanes campaign a 'bright spot' for Wellington, as final sells out in minutes
The tin is most certainly full, and Wellington's leaders say the Hurricanes jubilant campaign to reach the Super Rugby finals is a glimmer of brightness amid a tough few months for the capital.

Filming starts for new Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs comedy '35 years in the making'
Jones says the show has been "35 years in the making" as the pair have been busy on other projects.

'Monks' target shoppers, demanding money for bracelets and trinkets
Members of the public have described strange interactions with people dressed as monks, sometimes aggressive and confrontational.

Winston Peters says government officials who mislead ministers should ‘put in prison’
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says government officials who mislead ministers should be “put in prison”.

Teacher under investigation amid ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct
Stuff was alerted to concerns about the teacher’s conduct towards a student by a “worried” member of the community.

Swinburne AI reading tool boosts support for dyslexia
Users with dyslexia reported clearer comprehension and less stress as a personalised AI platform adapted text, summaries and visual aids to their needs.

'There was no plan' - 100 days in Fiordland exploring new rivers
Three Kiwis went off-grid, paddling, hiking and fishing for kai to sustain them. The footage they captured of the adventure is now an award-winning film.

IEA says heat pumps are cheaper than gas boilers in most EU countries, with savings up to $900

Thomas Partey unable to enter Canada after visa appeal dismissed

Colombia's ELN rebels release two police officers as the nation prepares to hold a pivotal election

Simplicity Living expands Queenstown build-to-rent project to 1078 homes
Simplicity Living has bought another three hectares of Queenstown land and is seeking fast-track approval for its expanded build-to-rent project.

Returning Dame Noeline Taurua unveils her Silver Ferns Commonwealth Games squad
Carys Stythe’s dominant ANZ Premiership play has seen her secure the hotly contested final defensive berth as Taurua returns to the helm of the Silver Ferns.

Former staff go without as SPQR liquidation only collects $38,000
The restaurant on Ponsonby Rd went into liquidation in July 2024 after more than 30 years in business, owing millions of dollars.