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Flooding keeps State Highway 56 closed as frosty start gives way to sunshine
A Manawatu highway remains shut after Monday’s heavy rain, while much of the country is waking to clearer skies and a cold, frosty morning.

Christchurch man starts petition in hopes NZ Post will 'push pause' on service closures
More than 20 services will close this year with a one-stop shop on Moorhouse Avenue to become the hub for the central city and surrounding areas.

Black Caps batter ditches central contract to join Australian Big Bash League
Mark Chapman moves to a casual deal with NZ Cricket, staying eligible for national selection ahead of the home series against India.

Three Industries, One Common Challenge: Getting Data Right Before MDM
Poor-quality records could undermine MDM programmes in finance, healthcare and manufacturing as AI begins acting on the data.

Pressure on health system 'significantly worse' than expected
Hospitals across the country have been experiencing significant demand, with patients being treated in corridors and near-constant overcrowding in some EDs.

Liam Lawson keeps Red Bull seat for Madrid as Yuki Tsunoda stays put
The Kiwi driver will race in Spain as French driver Isack Hadjar continues his recovery from a wrist injury.

Police guard Rotorua property after serious overnight incident
Cordons and a scene guard remain in place at a Glenholme address after emergency services were called about 10.30pm.

Worried someone may film you with smart glasses? What to know
Smart glasses could make it easier for perpetrators of voyeurism to commit crimes.

Guickly raises USD $4.2m to track enterprise AI spend
Enterprise buyers now have a new tool to curb unpredictable AI bills as Guickly secures USD $4.2 million and targets shadow usage.

You may be a victim of economic abuse and not even realise it
Many people who are suffering economic abuse might not even realise they are victims, not-for-profit lender Good Shepherd says.

ControlMonkey expands backup to security platforms
Organisations using multiple security tools now face a bigger risk of configuration loss, as ControlMonkey extends recovery into those platforms.

S-Docs adds AI tools for regulated Salesforce workflows
Regulated Salesforce users can now start document creation and e-signature in AI assistants while approvals and audit trails stay inside Salesforce.

Video shows vehicle tearing through school grounds, destroying plover nests
A late-night drive across Whangaparaoa College grounds damaged the school’s lawn and destroyed eggs in a plover nesting area.

The mystery buyers snapping up New Zealand's luxury homes
Low-profile, high-net wealth Kiwis are competing with international buyers spending millions of dollars on property through off-market deals.

'Serious incident' at Rotorua property, police cordons in place
Emergency services were called to a property in the Glenholme area about 10.30pm on Monday.

Kiwi battery tech promises $2700 power bill cut
Aotea Energy's new AE-1 battery buys power when it's cheap, with the founder saying it could save households thousands a year.

Saviynt unveils 12-city AI identity security roadshow
The roadshow highlights rising concern that AI systems are gaining broader access than human staff inside enterprises.

Warnings in place as Hurricane Lowell bears down on Hawai'i
A tropical storm warning has been issued for Oahu, as the category 3 hurricane bears down on the state.

Crash between truck and bus blocks SH1 in Auckland ahead of morning commute
One person has been injured in the crash and motorists should expect delays, police say.

Fiji spearheads push to 'make rugby league great again' in the Pacific
The Fiji National Rugby League is spearheading discussions for new regional tournaments aimed at creating playing opportunities for local players in the region.