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Mt Messenger bypass blows budget, gets funding boost
The controversial Mt Messenger Bypass project on State Highway 3 has received a funding boost after a $10 million budget blowout.

Sewage stench: Wellington plant operators threatened with financial penalties
A recurrent stench from a Lower Hutt sewage plant that is so bad it has sparked numerous complaints since 2023 has prompted new investigations.

‘Conor’s great, right?’: Trump’s verdict on controversial UFC fighter
Allegations of sexual assault against UFC fighter Conor McGregor haven't deterred US President Donald Trump from labelling him as his favourite Irish person.

Police speaking with residents in ‘wider Marokopa area’ to find fugitive dad Tom Phillips
Police will be speaking with residents in two small settlements north of Marokopa in efforts to locate Phillips and his three children.

Cleaner hits out at Willis' plan to scrap Living Wage for new contracts
The government proposal sends a message people like him don't matter, the man says.

'Quite emotional': Matamata in shock as teen hit by train
A collage student was hit by a freight train and killed just after 3pm on Wednesday.

OpenText unveils AI cybersecurity solution to combat threats
OpenText has unveiled its latest AI-driven cybersecurity solution, Core Threat Detection and Response, set to enhance threat detection for enterprises.

Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually
Splunk's report reveals Australian firms could lose AUD $86 billion annually from unplanned downtime, raising concerns over cybersecurity resilience in the region.

Nasuni & CrowdStrike partner for enhanced threat detection
Nasuni and CrowdStrike have announced a partnership aimed at enhancing threat detection and data recovery for enterprises through advanced integration of their security platforms.

Maori educators concerned by proposal to axe funding for resource teachers
The government is proposing to reinvest the funding into other "more efficient" frontline support.

Mayors push for end to postal voting in local elections
Local Government New Zealand has suggest it be replaced with an in-person voting booth system.

Kiwi scholarship for young race drivers returns for 2025
CareVets scholarship that helped springboard the careers of Callum Hedge and Ryan Yardley is back.

High swells cancels some Cook Strait ferries
Bluebridge had cancelled an early morning sailing on Thursday.

Wellness practitioner fined $3000 for supplying magic mushrooms at fatal Australian retreat
Diane Mathews pleaded guilty to trafficking a drug of dependence, over incident where New Zealand woman Rachael Dixon died.

Teens planning to go into trades deserve better deal from school system, career advisors say
School careers advisors say schools and the qualification system were too focused on the 30 percent of teens who went to university.

Doohly joins OOHMAA to strengthen New Zealand market presence
Doohly has joined the Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa to bolster its footprint in New Zealand and enhance the digital out-of-home industry.

Adyen partners with Reece to enhance payment systems down under
Adyen has partnered with Reece to modernise its payment systems across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing customer experiences at 600 outlets.

Most adults unable to spot AI dating profiles in study
A study by Pour Moi reveals that many adults struggle to identify AI-generated dating profiles, with alarming rates of misrecognition across age groups.