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AI reshaping procurement & security: experts weigh in
The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping procurement and cybersecurity, as firms look to harness its potential while safeguarding critical data.

West Auckland fills up Parrs Park for Waitangi celebration
Thousands of people gathered at Parrs Park in West Auckland to celebrate Waitangi Day.

Should schools have the day after Waitangi Day off?
Dozens of schools are giving their students and some teachers a four-day weekend this week.

Power lines down on Auckland motorway after crash
Auckland's arterial Great South Road has been closed after power lines were brought down onto the road by a crash, police said.

Solomon Islands landowners take legal action over 2019 oil spill disaster
The grounding of the cargo ship MV Solomon Trader in February 2019 resulted in 300 tonnes of oil leaking into the marine environment of Rennell Island.

Crusaders suffer more injury worries in loss to Highlanders
George Bell and Dallas McLeod forced off early as Highlanders stage second-half comeback in promising sign for coach Jamie Joseph.

Pedestrian dies after Northland crash
A pedestrian has died after a crash in Northland, south of the Bay of Islands, police say.

Samoa communities affected by Manawanui sinking seek support from China
The Chinese embassy in Apia met with villagers in Safata district to discuss how Beijing can assist them.

Armed police respond to person reportedly threatened with a firearm in Wellington
Police have cordoned off Makara Rd after being called to a residential address at 1.50pm.

Protest meets the PM in Akaroa, while Waitangi enjoys tranquillity
Politicians joined the public for prayer in Waitangi, while Christopher Luxon faced protest and tough love in the South Island.

Joe Schmidt to step down as Wallabies coach
Joe Schmidt’s last game in charge of Wallabies will be against New Zealand in Perth.

Watch: Phoenix denied penalty after VAR controversy
The Phoenix were left fuming when referee Jack Morgan failed to award a penalty for a clear foul on Japanese forward Hideki Ishige.

'I want to be as naked as legally possible' - The many looks of Laneway 2025
The whiplash of Gen Z's style was on full display at Auckland's Laneway Festival on Thursday.

Waitangi Day 2025: Waka biggest turn-out in three decades
From the dawn ceremony to the numerous local performances and powerful words, Waitangi Day 2025 was one to remember, but a highlight would have to be the record turn-out of waka.

Brian Turner's brother pays tribute to gentle, philosophical thinker
The brother of the NZ poet and conservationist says he was inspired by nature, right up until his death.

The head-to-head battle to replace Barrett in Hurricanes back line
At 1.94 metres tall, Jordie Barrett leaves a big hole in the Hurricanes back line.

School not to blame for Israel Government’s actions, Jewish Council says after Auckland graffiti attack
It’s “reprehensible” to target and blame a school for the actions of a government, Jewish Council says.

'Hours and still stuck outside' - Ticket chaos at Laneway music festival
Music fans are venting their frustration online after a Ticketek glitch stopped them at the gates to Auckland's Laneway Festival.

Armed police cordon off street in seaside community
Armed police have cordoned off a street in the isolated seaside community of Makara.

Harbourmaster team upskills after ferry grounding
The Marlborough team has been working through its list of 26 ways to improve how it responded to the Aratere when it beached itself last year.