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Auckland cook awarded $240k after 70-hour weeks end in dismissal
A restaurant boss who worked a cook up to 70 hours a week and paid him randomly has been ordered to pay more than $240,000.

NZ's fastest-growing town set for major expansion with shops, offices and public square
Rolleston’s Town Centre is set to grow again, with new buildings to be constructed in Rolleston Fields and the town square area confirmed to be built.

Finance watchdogs warn firms to prepare for AI-driven cyber threats
The Reserve Bank and FMA say financial firms need stronger oversight, cyber controls and accountability as frontier AI changes the risks they face.

AI adoption in advice sector still stuck at pilot stage
Only 7% of advice practices have embedded AI across most workflows, leaving productivity gains trapped in pilot projects rather than business-wide change.

Written off, called out, now back - Du'Plessis Kirifi’s shot at All Blacks redemption
It was only a week ago that Du'Plessis Kirifi's chances of forcing his way back into the All Blacks appeared bleak. Now he will come off the bench against the Wallabies.

Motorcyclist killed in Tauranga highway crash identified
Takitimu Drive has reopened following a scene examination by the serious crash unit.

The best PM during all of Winston’s time in Parliament? The answer is ‘astonishing’
The New Zealand First leader answered a raft of Stuff readers’ questions, including one about the best Prime Minister over his 38 years in Parliament.

Foreign student growth prompts warnings
An association for staff who work with international students say New Zealand needed to be more picky and invest more in caring for students while they were here.

Liquidator’s four year fight to take former Olympian’s house
In late 2022, Takimano Ltd was forced into liquidation by Carters Building Supplies for an unpaid trade debt of $334,000.

Solar company collapses, leaving customers thousands of dollars out of pocket
One customer waited months for her solar installation only for the company to be placed in liquidation, with the loss of her $13k deposit.

‘Incredible strength’: Teen fights back after horror beach accident
Chloe’s “fighting spirit and cheeky personality” shine through as she speaks her first words since the accident.

TNRL rejects claims it is blocking Tonga from using 'Mate Ma'a Tonga' name
The trademark owners of the MMT identity say they never demanded royalties for on-field use of the name.

pubX raises USD $5m, acquires media quality firm Compliant
The acquisition will fold Compliant's media quality signals into pubX's automated ad-buying tools as it expands in the United States.

‘It was insane... he was gunning it’: Driver arrested after nearly 200 kph crash
The driver sped down SH1 before crashing his car into a wire barrier.

Student found in Hawke's Bay bush had separated from group and hit head in fall
NZDF helicopter crew in the area for training joined the search, winched the teen to safety and reunited him with his family.

NZ First announces plan to overhaul combat sports regulations
The party said the lack of modern regulation creates severe risks for athletes and undermines legitimate clubs.

Driver who counted car parks while reversing fairly dismissed after 13 crashes
Wholesale food distributor Bidfood was justified in firing Julia Faye Cunard for serious misconduct in Christchurch, the ERA ruled.

Fabian Holland returns for All Blacks as Dave Rennie rings changes for return Bledisloe Cup test
The lock is one of eight changes to the squad for the return Bledisloe Cup test against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.

Tucked into native bush: Landmark late 1950s Lockwood home hits the market on Lake Rotoiti
From a wrap-around deck amidst native trees to a mezzanine housing a grand piano, this Lake Rotoiti property is far more than a conventional lake house.