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Driving charges mount up
A three-month driving suspension kicked off a run of offending by a 36-year-old woman that reached court this week.

Northland power supply fully restored
Transpower has restored full security of electricity supply into Northland after a pylon collapsed on June 20, causing a mass power outage in Northland.

Milford Sound project reaches 'a really important milestone'
The Milford Opportunities Project says it will hit a major milestone this week when it reports back to ministers on the feasibility of their masterplan.

Contact to cover fixed line charges for those hit by major power outage
Last week more than 100,000 people were left without power after a Transpower pylon fell over.

Palmerston North's rates set at 10.1% in a plan lacking audit support
The Audit Office has slapped an adverse opinion on the Palmerston North City Council’s long-term plan that it says is based on unsupportable and highly uncertain assumptions.

New footpaths boost equity for smaller towns
It’s pleased a councillor who campaigned on more attention for smaller places in the Whakatane District.

Tauranga mayoral race: Greg Brownless on housing affordability
He’s been the city’s mayor before - as well as a teacher and businessman.

Law removing future ETS agriculture obligations passes first reading
The government's proposed law change to keep agriculture out of the Emissions Trading Scheme has passed its first reading.

Justice Minister will introduce bill making stalking illegal by end of year
"I've told my officials to hurry up," the Justice Minister says after accepting a petition asking for a change.

Chris Shayan appointed head of AI at Backbase to lead vision
Backbase appoints Chris Shayan as Head of AI to drive innovation in its Engagement Banking Platform, marking a significant step in rearchitecting banking around the customer.

Minister fires back over councillor's 'vulgar and disrespectful' comments
Louise Upston has rebuked a Hamilton City councillor for comments described as ableist slurs in an expletive-laden rant to a neighbouring council.

What’s on in Manawatu this weekend and beyond
Matariki Puanga is a time to come together, and there are plenty of tempting attractions across the region.

Free fibre-to-your-home upgrades a game-changer for Australians
As part of the NBN Co initiative, SpinTel is offering free FTTP upgrades to eligible customers, playing a pivotal role in this national digital transformation.

'We must not ethnicise the events' - France on New Caledonia crisis
A French diplomat in the Pacific has rejected claims there is a military operation in New Caledonia, saying "fake news portraying the riots as one community against another distort reality".

Ocho chocolate company staves off liquidation
Directors behind a chocolate company pushed for voluntary liquidation, but the shareholders had other ideas.

Live: Over 400 homes impacted by flooding in Wairoa
The flooded area of the township remains cordoned off, and over 100 people who were evacuated can’t yet return to their homes.

Barcelona Is the Latest Major European Destination to Ban Short-Term Vacation Apartment Rentals

Nonprofit seeks volunteers to build veteran’s home

Thai water pipe photo falsely shared as 'corroded Sri Lankan pipeline'

Toasts for 'good Kiwi blokes' as community gathers to grieve fishermen
Tatapouri fishing club members have described the deaths of their friends as tragic, heartbreaking, and unbelievable.

Snapchat unveils new safety features to protect young users
Snapchat unveils new safety features to combat sextortion and bullying, ensuring young users in New Zealand and beyond are better protected online.

Cloudflare report reveals rising DDoS attacks & API risks
Cloudflare's 2024 State of Application Security Report reveals soaring DDoS attacks, exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, and escalating supply chain risks.