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Champion bowler suspended from New Zealand high performance squad
Lawn bowls star Sheldon Bagrie-Howley has been suspended from the Bowls NZ high performance squad for six months, saying he has learnt a “valuable lesson”.

KidsCan a 'godsend' for schools and students, principal says
As kids across Southland start the new school year, the charity is helping those who don’t have the essentials for a good day’s learning.

Five people reported injured in Wainuiomata bus crash
There are reports five people have been injured in a bus crash in Wainuiomata, east of Hutt Valley.

AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease
A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.

Consumer confidence drops back into negative territory
Consumers have joined businesses with a downbeat start to the year, feeling less secure financially and more negative about spending.

Mirantis unveils Rockoon to simplify OpenStack on Kubernetes
Mirantis has unveiled Rockoon, an open-source toolset aimed at simplifying OpenStack management on Kubernetes amidst rising interest following Broadcom's VMware acquisition.

Lunch deliveries delayed to Auckland schools after oven issues
The government's new school lunch programme has encountered yet another obstacle.

Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reveal why they finally revisited 'When Harry Met Sally' after 35 years
The iconic moment from the rom-com has been recreated for a commercial that will air during next month's Super Bowl.

Samoa seeks NZ support for more K9 after seizing 10kg of meth
Police commissioner Auapa'au Logoitino Filipo said police and customs officials intercepted the drugs in a shipping container from the United States, concealed in cereal-like packaging.

Emirates closes Auckland Airport lounge for upgrade, still no sign of new Qantas lounge
Eligible passengers will be able to access the Strata Lounge in the meantime.

Lunch delays again for Auckland schools after oven issues
Auckland schools in the school lunch programme are unlikely to receive their lunches on time today after a technical problem with the ovens.

Plane crash kills world champion figure skaters and the 'future' of the sport
The loss evoked painful memories of a 1961 crash that killed 73 people - including all 18 members of the US figure skating team.

VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.

Watch: Dunedin to get scaled-back hospital, Health Minister Simeon Brown confirms
While the number of inpatient beds at the new hospital will be reduced, Simeon Brown says there is room to expand.

11-year-old girl dies after being hit by car in Hastings
A 34-year-old woman has been charged with driving in a dangerous manner.

Infosys & Siemens expand partnership to boost AI learning
Infosys and Siemens have expanded their partnership to enhance AI-driven digital learning for over 250,000 staff worldwide through My Learning World.

Data Privacy Day underscores data protection importance
As Data Privacy Day highlights the growing importance of safeguarding sensitive information, experts urge businesses to adopt Privacy Enhancing Technologies to enhance data resilience.

Rabuka to come clean about 1987 coups to Fiji's Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The Fijian PM says he will disclose names of those behind the political upheavals he orchestrated almost four decades ago to the newly appointed Truth and Reconciliation Commission.