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Tributes flow for Sir Robert "Bom" Gillies
“A significant event in the history of our nation” - Former Chief of Army.

Another 310 jobs cut at Kainga Ora
About 10% of the state housing organisation’s work force is being made redundant.

Rahui in place on Whanganui River after man reported missing
The dive squad will be deployed on Friday to assist with search efforts.

Fergus appoints new marketing & product division leads
Fergus has appointed Christina Knock as Vice President of Marketing and Adam Maddox as Head of Product, effective November 2024, to enhance growth.

Sir Robert Gillies: The last surviving member of the Maori Battalion has died
Sir Robert Gillies died on Thursday at the age of 99.

Horse rider pleads for support to keep them safe on roads
A nationwide campaign to have horse riders officially recognised as vulnerable road users has been offered some support.

Black Caps batter makes big move in ICC world rankings
Will Young has soared to a career-high ranking on the back of his third test heroics against India.

Why All Blacks v Ireland is a proper rivalry
Johnny Sexton v Rieko Ioane is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the All Blacks-Ireland rivalry.

Graham Lowe fronts latest bid for Christchurch NRL team
The Southern Orcas say they have investors with a capital base of $60 million for an NRL expansion licence.

Goodman expands data centre services to meet global demand
Goodman Group has unveiled its expanded data centre services, enhancing operational solutions to meet surging global demand for data infrastructure.

HCLTech partners with Tasman District for digital upgrade
HCLTech will assist Tasman District Council in New Zealand with its Digital Innovation Programme to enhance online interactions for residents and staff.

Public urged to speak up on future of Destination Marlborough
A review has floated several possible future versions of the region’s tourism organisation, now out for feedback.

Google's Cloud mandates MFA, sparking mixed reactions
Google's move to enforce multifactor authentication for all Cloud accounts has ignited varied reactions, urging firms to bolster security against rising cyber threats.

Country’s largest solar farm prepares to power up, as green waste piles up
A large Canterbury solar farm is gearing up to increase the power output in the district, but it's also creating a massive jump in green waste.

Flood of community support helps keep foodbank open until end of year
Donations have come in prompted by a social media video by a frustrated David Letele after boxes of meat meant for struggling families were ruined.

Auckland Anniversary floods: Capped fund will allow some homeowners to begin repairs
The details of the council scheme are still be finalised, but one resident says it still leaves some people in limbo.

Derby defeat spoils Phoenix star’s long-awaited return after 5006 days
Marco Rojas didn’t get the fairytale return he was hoping for in his first game for the Phoenix since 2011.

Last surviving Maori Battalion member dies
Sir Robert Nairn “Bom” Gillies, the last man standing, has passed away, aged 99.

Man missing in Whanganui River
People are being cautioned to stay out of the Whanganui River after a man went missing near Sparrows Cliff.

Whitehouse claims Bluff Hill stage on Tour of Southland
He didn’t get the Bluff Hill stage win that he was after, but local rider Josh Burnett has strengthened his overall position after the fifth stage of the 2024 Tour of Southland.

Apple's support boosts RCS adoption among global brands
A recent study by Sinch reveals over 70% of brands view Rich Communication Services as a key channel for customer communication in five years.