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Proposal to scrap RSE worker limits cancelled by Cabinet, documents reveal
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford wanted to scrap annual limits on Pacific migrant workers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, but apparently could not get the sign-off from Cabinet.

Power bills overtake housing as the country’s second-biggest financial concern
The research found almost one in five people had cut back on food or other essentials to pay their power bill this winter.

6 contech startups net $234M in recent funding

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire: 'Billions of agents' will soon flood the workforce

Major Wall Street firms targeted in attempted cyberattacks, sources say

Blue Origin zeroes in on rocket engine issue as source of New Glenn explosion

Norse Atlantic Looks for Potential Buyer, Partner

Alexa+ launches in Australia
Amazon’s VP of Alexa International Michele Butti speaks to 9News on the launch of Alexa+ in Australia.

'There are no jobs': Support services warn unemployment crisis driving rising violence
Northland has overtaken Auckland as the region recording the highest unemployment at 8.8 percent, up from 5.1 percent.

Mental distress among new parents carries long-term social cost of $2b a year - report
The report found up to half of mama and birthing parents - around 29,000 people annually - experienced mental distress during pregnancy and the early years.

Tiaki Wai apologises after Wellington residents fight bills for water they can't use
Wellington residents forced out of their homes due to storm damage have been landed with bills from Tiaki Wai - despite not using any water.

Hold up. Is the year of Linux actually happening?
The “year of Linux” has been a thing for literally decades, but never delivered. Yet 2026 seems to be an indication that it’s finally gaining traction. Before now, the gains have been anecdotal, largely borne out of the frustration users had with Microsoft’s Windows operating systems, and their myriad flaws. Now,...

Mt Eden Prison to be reviewed after 'significant changes and challenges'
Mt Eden is the country's second-largest prison and the only solely remand-focused facility, housing people awaiting trial or sentencing.

Billboard gaffe accidentally reveals City Rail Link opening date as 13 September
An AT spokesperson told RNZ the signs were put up in error, preempting the official announcement.

Manasseh Sogavare unleashes on Solomon Islands government over US agreement
The US Shiprider Agreement signed by the new-look Solomon Islands government has been subject to fiery criticism in parliament.

From AI to trades: Nine new subjects coming to high schools
Secondary school students will be able to study nine new industry-led subjects from 2029 under a Government initiative designed to better connect classroom learning with future jobs and training opportunities.

Google stock drops amid DeepMind leadership shake-up

City Rail Link opening date appears on Auckland billboard
The opening date for Auckland’s $5.5 billion City Rail Link has emerged on an Auckland Transport billboard.

Commerce Commission needs more firepower to boost competition and wages - economist
Cameron Bagrie says he doesn't see any political party attempting to address the cost of living and low wages by creating more competition.

How does your pay compare to the average?
Most New Zealanders aren't getting pay increases that keep up with the rate of inflation, new Stats NZ data shows.

OpenSearch 3.8 boosts vector search & observability
Up to 4.16 times faster vector ingestion could help OpenSearch customers cut AI search latency and reduce storage overhead.

Sub-zero start for much of NZ after Antarctic blast
The country has woken to another bitterly cold morning, with sub-zero temperatures recorded across parts of the country.

Job seekers describe fear and frustration as unemployment soars
The latest statistics show unemployment has climbed to its highest level in more than a decade.

Early childhood advocates fear funding review will put business bottom lines over children
Many early childhood advocates are worried about the future of their sector as consultation for a major funding review winds up on Thursday.