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Facial recognition in retail sparks privacy concerns
Experts warn that facial recognition technology in retail raises significant privacy concerns, with calls for organisations to ensure public acceptability.

Gloriavale's leader was employer of children working there, court rules
An Employment Court ruling found whoever held the position of Overseeing Shepherd was the employer.

Government slammed for pushing on with boot camps amid trial
Labour has accused National of ignoring the evidence.

Watch: Lydia Ko makes fine start in quest for record $6.8m payday
Kiwi golfer cards a five-under par 67 in the opening round of the CME Group Tour Championship.

Whooping cough epidemic declared in New Zealand
In the last four weeks there were 263 cases of the highly contagious, potentially fatal, illness. That’s in contrast to 141 cases in all of 2023.

Police investigate two serious Huntly incidents one hour apart
Threatening behaviour with a firearm was followed just an hour later by an aggravated robbery.

NetApp recognises top partners in Australia & New Zealand
NetApp has celebrated its Partner Award Winners for FY24 in Australia and New Zealand, recognising excellence in customer service and IT solutions.

Gang patch ban: The first 24 hours
The first arrest was made just three minutes after midnight, with 11 more to come.

New Zealand declares whooping cough epidemic
Health agencies have confirmed New Zealand is in the early stages of a epidemic, with 263 cases in the past month.

'Maybe the four defeats was why' - Guardiola signs new deal
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola signs a two-year contract extension to keep him at the club until 2027.

King Charles III's Coronation cost taxpayers Ł72m
Government figures show that more than Ł20 million was spent by the Home Office policing the event.

Adobe launches Acrobat at reduced rate for nonprofits
Adobe has launched Acrobat for Nonprofits, offering organisations access to its document management solutions at a significantly reduced rate of USD $15 per user annually.

TV personality Andre Rerekura captures snake on the plane
In scenes reminiscent of a Hollywood blockbuster, a television personality has helped wrangle a stowaway snake on a plane in Western Australia's north.

Australia is F'd
Australia is a great example of why we need to reset our values, something that can perhaps only be accomplished by yet another world war.

Police investigating robbery at a multimillion dollar Auckland mansion
Records show the property, which is estimated to be worth $12.5m, is owned by richlisters worth more than $100m.

We must acknowledge the bravery of survivors who told their stories to the Royal Commission
OPINION: It is on all New Zealanders now to do everything we can to ensure abuse that should never have been accepted, no longer occurs.

Tabi shoes are turning heads from Hollywood to Melbourne. What makes this Japanese footwear so special?
High-end French fashion brand Maison Margiela's cloven-hoof-like tabi shoes have been discovered by a new generation of celebrities.

Political figure who sexually abused two teens sentenced to two-and-a-half years' jail
The man has had his name kept secret on an interim basis for 667 days.

AI advancements in 2025 pose cybersecurity challenges
Predictions for 2025 signal a chaotic race for AI regulation, as cyber threats escalate, particularly targeting AI supply chains and critical infrastructure.

Flynn will not seek dual mandate to become MSP
The SNP Westminster leader will not stand for the Aberdeen South and North Kincardine seat at Holyrood while remaining an MP.

Thousands rush to US border before Trump takes office
Migrants from Central America are making their way to the US to avoid new immigration controls.