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Powertec launches Spark-approved mobile booster in NZ
Spark New Zealand customers with patchy reception can now use a carrier-approved booster in vehicles, small homes and apartments.

Deel launches field services for African site workers
Employers in hazardous sectors will gain tighter pay and compliance control as the platform expands into on-site operations across more than 110 countries.

Body found in the search for 69-year-old missing Christchurch woman
“This is not the outcome we were hoping for, however we are pleased her family have received some closure,” said Detective Sergeant Luke Vaughan.

Crash between bus and car closes major central Wellington intersection
A car and a bus have crashed at a busy Wellington intersection.

‘Economic lunacy’: Luxon hits out at Green Party’s ‘super-rich’ taxes
Prime Minster Christopher Luxon hit out at the Green Party’s latest policy aimed at taxing the “super rich.”

Deloitte New Zealand wins AWS value realisation badge
Clients are increasingly demanding proof that cloud and AI spending is lifting productivity, revenue or cost control, not just adding systems.

PM wants politics out of KiwiSaver changes, while Winston says National ‘blatantly stole’ the policy
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says he wants his proposed KiwiSaver changes to be adopted by other parties to help take the politics out of retirement policy.

EU tax plan catches big New Zealand steel and aluminum exporters
Large New Zealand exporters of manufactured aluminium and steel products will be caught up in a planned extension of the European Union's carbon tax. The EU's 2023 Carbon Border Adjustment...

Ammunition, LSD and imitation firearm found in car after driver hits tree
An early morning vehicle stop turned chaotic in Mt Roskill after a driver fled from officers, crashed into a tree, and was subsequently found with drugs, ammunition, and an imitation firearm.

Fifa World Cup: Uruguay v Cape Verde live updates of Group H clash in Miami
Uruguay and Cape Verde square of in Miami for their Group H Fifa World Cup clash.

Bus and car crash in central Wellington blocks SH1 intersection
A crash between a car and a bus has blocked a major intersection, causing heavy traffic delays in Wellington.

Pot pouri
Not much to report on the tech front today so I look at the looming weather apocalypse, how to live longer and the price of butter.

Sunny TRNSMT swaps ponchos for water bottles ahead of Lewis Capaldi closer
Fans saw performances from former Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards and BBC Introducing Artist of the Year Jacob Alon.

Christopher Luxon keen for cross-party support on compulsory Kiwisaver
The prime minister believes it would be difficult for other parties to argue against the changes National is proposing.

New Zealand Rugby launches All Blacks fan platform
Fans can now follow live scores, video and team news in one place as New Zealand Rugby deepens its direct-to-fan strategy.

'Credit to the country': What we learnt from Warriors' historic win over Cowboys
Analysis: Christchurch's Te Kaha became just the second NZ venue where the Warriors have won on debut.

Manufacturers eye recovery as war in Iran disruption eases
The manufacturing sector is expected to continue to lead economic growth, helped along with an outsized contribution from small- and medium-sized firms.

National pitches itself as the party focused on the future with compulsory KiwiSaver
Analysis - Forget about today and turn your attention to tomorrow - that's the message from National this election year as it sets itself up as the party focused on...