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Asia-Pacific firms focus AI spend on tech over talent
A new Accenture survey reveals that while 87% of Asia-Pacific businesses plan to boost generative AI investments, notably more is allocated to technology over human talent.

Government says it's hit emergency housing target 5 years early
But the whereabouts of 20 percent of those leaving emergency housing is still unknown.

Na te hoha ki to te kaunihera tahataha tiriti e waipapa nei i mauria te take ki ona ake ringa
Ka pakaha te kaikaunihera o mua i runga i te kore tipi i nga tahataha tiriti e waipapa nei, na reira ka mauria e ia tana potarotaro.

Adopted kid saved by donated breast milk
Bluff couple Thomas Tutahione and Olivia Mathieson have become parents to an adopted kid, with the help of their sister-in-law’s breast milk.

Stolen goods, including rescue helicopter equipment, recovered
A treasure trove of stolen goods from commercial properties, including vital medical equipment, has been recovered.

How to make oxygen on the moon
Engineers are working on systems that can turn lunar regolith into useful elements like oxygen.

PM suggests RBNZ make OCR decisions more often
As business confidence improves, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wants the RBNZ to take more frequent OCR decisions.

South Auckland train station ready for City Rail Link
A South Auckland train station, that had pedestrian level crossings removed to improve safety, is now ready for more frequent train services when the City Rail Link opens.

Getaway vehicle found after Tokyo Bay restaurant robbery, police say
A vehicle believed to have been used in an armed robbery at a Japanese Restaurant has been found, police say.

Stalled skyscraper developer wanted no media at Auckland Council update meeting
The developer of what was set to be New Zealand's tallest residential building did not want the media around during a meeting updating Auckland Council on the status of the stalled luxury skyscraper.

Devon Funds Morning Note - 24 January 2025
The S&P500 rose 0.5% to a record high on Thursday, and the Nasdaq finished 0.2% higher. The Dow advanced 0.9%. Old economy stocks were in demand, including Caterpillar, with sentiment towards the construction company boosted by Donald Trump

Prime ministers' heads severed and stolen from bronze statues in Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Police are searching for the vandals who removed the heads from two statues of Australian prime ministers and damaged 18 others in Ballarat early on Thursday morning.

Watch: Cleaners driving past roadside fire fight it with what they’ve got
The 30m by 10m blaze had stopped traffic in Waitahanui.

David Seymour flags asset sales in State of the Nation speech
The ACT Party leader also appeared to take aim at those who support the Treaty Principles Bill calling them a “majority for mediocrity”.

Free-ticketed entry at this year’s Auckland Lantern Festival
The four-day event will transition to a free-ticketed format for the first time, offering free public transport to and from the festival.

A dramatic shift coming?
Will AI create a dramatic shift in power and wealth?

Watch live: David Seymour delivers State of the Nation speech in Auckand
The ACT leader has used his first major speech of the year to argue the country is a tipping point.

One dead after crash in Whakatane
Police are appealing for information after a fatal crash involving a car and a pedestrian.

Man sacked for missing work while in jail
A Southland quarry worker was sacked after he was sent to jail for five weeks and failed to inform his employer he couldn’t attend work.

Oscars 2025: See the full list of nominees
It was a big day for Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist and Wicked as the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced.