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HCLTech & Western Union reveal transformative partnership
HCLTech and Western Union have formed a strategic partnership to innovate the financial services sector, enhancing agility with AI-powered solutions.

Contact centres face challenges with AI in customer care
A recent Calabrio report finds that while 98% of contact centres utilise AI, 61% of leaders struggle with balancing efficiency and empathy in customer interactions.

Thousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field Days
Under the backdrop of the Southern Alps, around 600 exhibitors have set up for the event.

Woman fears grandson is regressing after assault at a mental health facility
A grandmother says she lives in fear her grandson will never be well enough to reintegrate safely into the community after he was assaulted in a mental health facility.

'Legalisation of dictatorship': Why Fiji government wants to change the country's 2013 Constitution?
The supreme law of the land effectively legalises dictatorship, according to one of the deputy prime ministers of the island nation.

Man smashes into police station, barricades himself inside with chainsaw in Murupara
An axe and machete were also found after he smashed his way through the Murupara Police Station's front door.

All Whites coach will hold World Cup door open for midfield star
Ryan Thomas hasn’t featured for his national team since 2019, but was quick to congratulate captain Chris Wood after they qualified for next year’s tournament.

Stolen car rams three vehicles, flees police on Auckland’s Southern Motorway
Three vehicles have been rammed by a Range Rover fleeing police on Auckland’s Southern Motorway on Wednesday.

Year 9 student excluded and charged after assault on teachers with scissors
A year 9 Christchurch student accused of assaulting two teachers with scissors has been kicked out of school and faces several charges in the youth court.

'Record' year for cherry exports
This year's exports fetched about $124 million for New Zealand, according to Infometrics data.

Vegetarian and vegan labelling would 'eliminate ambiguity' - advocates
Clear vegan and vegetarian food labelling should be put into legislation so consumers can be confident that what they are buying really meets their dietary requirements, say NZ's vegetarian and vegan societies.

Oscar-winning Palestinian director of ‘No Other Land’ released from Israeli detention after being assaulted
Hamdan Ballal was beaten and detained in Israeli-occupied West Bank according to several witnesses.

Mysterious bundle of cash washes up on Australian beach
An unusual number of swimmers flocked to Kendalls Beach after $100 notes were spotted floating in the water.

Labour MP not in contempt over ‘disorderly’ actions during Parliament haka
Labour MP Peeni Henare has been found by Parliament’s Privileges Committee to have acted in a “disorderly” way in joining the Te Pati Maori-led haka in the House, but ruled his actions did not amount to “contempt”.

New Plymouth councillors vote down move to clear city of rough sleepers
It would've prohibited anyone occupying a space in the CBD for two hours or more after dark, unless permitted to do so.

Convicted sex offender James Parker denied parole for fourth time
The reasons for further delaying the release of former deputy principal James Parker have been suppressed.

Apple announces free online WWDC 2025 for developers
Apple has revealed that its Worldwide Developers Conference will take place online from 9 to 13 June 2025, offering free access to all developers.

Live: White Ferns v Australia - third T20 international
Follow live coverage of the third T20 international between the White Ferns and Australia from Sky Stadium in Wellington.