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Finalists for NZ Compare Awards 2024 announced
Finalists for the NZ Compare Awards 2024 have been revealed, highlighting top performers in New Zealand's power and telecommunications sectors.

Driver safety screens to be installed on Auckland buses
NZTA is also considering funding an on-board live CCTV trial for 30 buses.

Disgraced property developer jailed after grooming young teenager for sex
Young people need to be protected from “the lechery of men like you”, the judge said as he handed down a jail sentence.

Much-loved south Auckland community hall to be ‘deconstructed’
Tadmor Hall and House in Manurewa has been the used by the Senior Citizens Club since the 60s for social events.

Whakatane youth heartbroken after mural hit by graffiti
Just days after a high school club finished their mural, they discovered it had been covered in graffiti.

Kokkinakis wins epic to lead Australia to shock win over US
Kokkinakis has vindicated his surprise captain’s call to keep Australia’s Davis Cup title hopes alive with a nerve-shredding victory over big-serving American Ben Shelton.

Wellington Airport's $500m upgrade plan
If approved, the changes would include more runway space.

Vanuatu MPs scramble for funds ahead of snap election
President Nikenike Vurobaravu dissolved parliament last week, triggering a snap-election, for the second time in two years.

SUSE launches new AI platform for secure GenAI management
SUSE has launched SUSE AI, a platform aimed at helping businesses manage GenAI applications securely while tackling compliance challenges.

Not guilty pleas and 2027 trial date for man accused of triple murder
The lawyer representing a man accused of triple murder in Rotorua has asked for a further psychological report regarding his sanity.

One injured in suspected stabbing in Northland home invasion
While a gun was believed shot during the aggravated burglary, police say the victim’s wounds were consistent with a stabbing.

Watch live: Christopher Luxon faces questions during power station visit
It comes as Labour accuses National of not listening to evidence about boot camps.

Red Bull F1 star criticises father’s homophobic comments about Schumacher
Sergio Perez has distanced himself from homophobic comments made by his father Antonio about former racing driver Ralf Schumacher.

Gang patch ban nabs 11 arrests in first 24 hours
People charged were wearing patched clothing in public places, like at night markets and shops, police said.

Hawera murder-accused to stand trial in June
A man accused of murder following an incident at a block of flats in Hawera in April has formally entered a not guilty plea to the charge and will stand trial in June.

Optimizely unveils new AI agents for marketing workflows
Optimizely has launched new AI agents within its Opal assistant to revolutionise marketing workflows, enhancing productivity and creativity for teams.

Information Leadership unveils iWorkplaceElements
Information Leadership has unveiled iWorkplaceElements, a self-deployable SharePoint solution aiming to streamline content management and reduce IT reliance.

Government gives extension to remediate quake prone buildings
An independent review of regulations around earthquake strengthening requirements has been approved by the government alongside new legislation that will change timeframes building owners have to complete the work.

ACT casts doubt on new Waikato medical school
Government documents show ACT leader David Seymour told the Government he was ‘dissatisfied’ with a cost-benefit analysis.