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Pacific nations pressure Australia, UK and Canada over climate record
Several nations are ramping up pressure on Australia over climate change during CHOGM.

What's productivity and why do we keep hearing about it?
We've heard a lot about productivity recently. But what is it, and why does it matter?

Hardy performance overshadowed by Last Dance’s poisonous plotting
REVIEW: This series has always featured great actors and inspired ideas, buried under a mess of generic plotting and rushed special-effects. This is no different.

The House: Government passes Resource Management Act changes to freshwater
Among all the government's resource management changes, the Fast-track Bill has received the bulk of attention. This week, a less traversed but equally significant bill from that suite became law.

Israel strikes Damascus, military site near Homs, Syrian defence says
Israel has launched strikes on the Syrian capital Damascus and a military site, Syria says, as the US Secretary of State tours the region pushing for a halt to fighting.

Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness
A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.

Yanfei Bao’s murder accused rips up documents, storms out of court
The man standing trial for the murder of Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao abruptly left the courtroom after saying he didn’t think he was hearing the truth.

‘It’s rough around here’: Fatal Auckland bus stabbing shocks some, numbs others
Many said they were horrified by the stabbing attack on the local bus, but some expressed a grim resignation to an increase in antisocial behaviour.

Siemens unveils Solid Edge 2025 with advanced SaaS tools
Siemens Digital Industries Software has launched Solid Edge 2025 and Solid Edge X, featuring enhanced modelling speed, AI tools, and improved collaboration.

Ministry of Health apologises to minister over failure to disclose conflict of interest
The Ministry of Health has apologised to Associate Health Minister Casey Costello for failing to inform her that one of its officials had a conflict of interest.

A10 Networks enhances AI solutions for cyber resilience
A10 Networks is enhancing its security and AI solutions to help organisations manage cyber risks and optimise IT infrastructure amid rising threats.

Driver did everything they could to help after fatal attack on bus - AT
The driver of the bus on which a woman was fatally attacked has been praised for trying to help the woman and other passengers, and doing everything right.

Auckland contractor cops hefty fine for environmental offences
Prameet Sharma has been handed one of the largest fines in recent history for resource management breaches.

Chaos at Auckland Council meeting over speedway’s future at Western Springs Stadium
Speedway NZ say a letter supporting upgrading Waikaraka Park has been misrepresented to suggest they agree to the end of speedway at Western Springs

Nuix appoints Roland Slee to boost AI platform growth
Nuix has named Roland Slee as Vice President of Customer Strategy and Innovation to enhance its AI platform, Nuix Neo, and boost growth.

Ex-All Black’s shock call-up for Wellington ahead of NPC final
Hooker Hika Elliot, who played his last match for the All Blacks in 2015, has been rushed into the Wellington team to play Bay of Plenty in the NPC final.

Former ACT leader Richard Prebble appointed to Waitangi Tribunal
Richard Prebble is one of the new members to be appointed by the Maori Development Minister.

Search for missing Northland 83yo scaled back
Police said a two-week rahui had been placed covering the Upper Whangarei Harbour.

'Catastrophe in the making?': Fast-tracked housing on flood-prone land sparks concern
An Auckland councillor and a Massey University professor say fast-tracking of a major development on a floodplain could put future residents in harm's way.