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Vaping emerges as a risk for infant deaths
A study has found vaping is showing similar risks as smoking, particularly when combined with sharing a bed with an infant.

Chris Bishop backs Christopher Luxon as leadership comes under renewed pressure
National MPs are meeting tonight, but Chris Bishop says the prime minister's leadership is not on the agenda.

Over half a million people owe tax. How did this happen?
One economist says Inland Revenue needs to be asking questions about how billions of dollars in tax debt has been allowed to accumulate.

Ohakune’s quake-hit water supply was meant to be back on. It’s not
A boil water notice is still likely when the reservoir is filled.

DigiCert named leader in Frost trust ecosystem radar
Demand is rising for auditable identity checks and document integrity as AI-generated content and tighter rules reshape online trust.

NZ researchers on cusp of new obesity treatment
Unlike drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro, which suppress appetite and can result in the loss of muscle mass, this new treatment would target the body's fat-storage and leave appetite untouched.

Club’s bizarre claim after being axed by A-League
Western United claims its licence termination marks a “new chapter” in its history despite its future now being clear.

Chorus outages affecting fibre internet across Auckland
RNZ readers on the North Shore, Whangaparaoa and Papatoetoe have all reported issues with internet.

Coup talk swirls around Luxon after bruising week
All headlines will need to be rewritten in the breaking news moment. Teaser here, and the main headline.

Former Sacred Hill executive pleads not guilty to SFO fraud charges
A former Sacred Hill Vineyards executive accused of overstating the value of the company’s wine inventory to secure funding has pleaded not guilty.

Farms in the sight of buyers as thousands of farmers approach retirement
Young farmers seem to be showing a renewed interest in beef and sheep farms with a more positive outlook in the agricultural sector.

CNMI's 2026 general election field takes shape
The Northern Mariana Islands' 2026 general election is off to the races, with three tickets competing for governor and lieutenant governor and contested races for other key offices ahead of...

It’s 3C but ‘feels like’ -2C, so what temperature is it actually?
You check the weather and it says 3C. Then right besides it, MetService tells you it “feels like” -2C. So is it 3C or -2C? The short answer is both.

Have your say: If Luxon was to go, who would you vote for?
Speculation is again swirling over the leadership of National by Christopher Luxon.

Fujitsu launches Uvance Wayfinders consulting in Oceania
Pressure is mounting on advisers in Australia and New Zealand as Fujitsu moves to tie strategy to delivery and win more transformation work.

Mohaka sheep genetics to be stored as wild numbers drop
The Mohaka sheep is having its unique genetics preserved as its numbers in the wild continue to drop.

Nvidia gets $500bn from major banks for AI build out
The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.

Rinnai Australia cuts service times with Oracle AI
Customer enquiries are now being answered up to 35% faster as Rinnai Australia uses Oracle AI to ease pressure on its call centre.

Liverton Security wins CREST ANZ member company status
Customers in Australia and New Zealand may now see Liverton Security as a lower-risk supplier after the Wellington firm won CREST ANZ membership.