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PM announces major changes to science and research sector
Seven Crown Research Institutes will be merged into three Public Research Organisations in the biggest shake up of the science sector in 30 years.

Musk bashes NZ$880b AI project Trump announced, claiming its backers don’t ‘have the money’
The Tesla boss's remarks undermine a $NZ880m AI infrastructure investment highly touted by President Trump.

New Zealand shines at inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
Team captain credits training programme and match strategy for reaching the quarterfinals of the first global tournament.

Ratana celebrations begin with first manuhiri welcomed
The first group of manuhiri from around the motu have been welcomed to the small settlement of Ratana Pa near Whanganui on Thursday.

New Zealand Winter Games canned after 15 years
The games were considered the largest snow sports event in the Southern Hemisphere.

Charity calls for a freedom campsite for Napier’s homeless
Napier City Council is being asked to “consider the broader social implications and create a more inclusive and effective approach”.

‘Grisly scenes’: 142 lambs killed by dogs at Auckland working farm
The two attacks happened in the space of two days, and three dogs are believed to be responsible.

Trend Micro gets 2024 Customer's Choice for cloud security
Trend Micro has earned a 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice designation for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms, scoring 4.7 stars from 81 reviews.

Christopher Luxon announces foreign investment agency in state of nation address
"We are going for growth": The prime minister says, announcing a new agency, in his first major speech of the year.

Record numbers still leaving New Zealand - Stats NZ
The country continues to lose residents in record numbers, and the gain from migration has tumbled to less than a quarter of the record surge a year ago.

Improved economic conditions for dairy farmers drive LIC $39m half-year profit
The Livestock Improvement Corporation says dairy farmers, who have weathered recent financial headwinds, have continued to invest in herd improvement driving its latest half-year profit.

From peak to planning: Setting up for success in 2025
As Australian retailers reflect on the challenges of 2024, they must prepare strategic insights from the peak season to ensure success in 2025.

Dogs kill more than 100 lambs, injure dozens in south Auckland
Dozens of other lambs were injured by three roaming dogs, in two incidents at a regional working farm.

Southland grazing company fined $48k after hundreds of cows found grazing and caked in mud
Many of the cows were stuck in mud unable to freely walk, feed or rest in dry areas.

Wallaby shot dead and left on roadside in Canterbury town
It’s likely the wallaby was shot in the containment area and placed there, an Environment Canterbury spokesperson said.

Clothing range launched to raise money for NZ woman allegedly set on fire in Brisbane
A Maori clothing designer in Australia has launched a range of clothes to raise money for a New Zealand woman who was allegedly set on fire in her own home.

Experts warn of AI's dual impact on data privacy in 2025
As Data Privacy Week approaches, experts warn of escalating risks in 2025, driven by AI's dual role, legacy systems, and the need for robust data minimisation strategies.

Appeal for information about fatal Nelson crash
A police spokesperson said in a statement that officers have spoken to a number of witnesses but would still like to hear from anyone who witnesses the crash.

Trustwave outlines 80% rise in ransomware by 2025
Trustwave's 2025 cybersecurity threat report reveals a staggering 80% rise in ransomware attacks targeting the energy and utilities sector, highlighting urgent security concerns.

Hunt on as rat found on predator-free Ulva Island
Ulva Island first became predator-free in 1997.