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Economy crawls out of recession, as GDP grows 0.7%
A small jump back into positive growth ends half a year of bad news and beats economists' expectations.

Petition aims to improve the lot of volunteer firefighters
The Green Party wants the Government to urgently consider a petition asking for ACC legislation to be amended so volunteer firefighters are given the same benefits as their paid counterparts.

Why a bar that is ready to go still can’t open five months on
There are napkins on the tables and polished cutlery in the drawers but the new venue is stuck in limbo.

Mishandling burials case: Man denies obtaining $18k by offering funeral director services
The man denies the allegations in terms of disrespecting or interfering with human remains, and any claims of obtaining by deception.

Fiji, New Zealand, Tahiti, and New Caledonia vie for 2026 FIFA World Cup spot
The four teams coaches and captains spoke to reporters ahead of the semifinals tomorrow at the Sky Stadium and shared how they were preparing for their respective matches.

People trafficking probes surge by 4000%, no prosecutions in five years
There have been more than 230 investigations into people trafficking in two years, but the last prosecution was five years ago.

New Zealand eyes India as key market for tourism growth
India boasts one of the largest outbound tourism markets in the world.

Databricks & Palantir partner to advance AI solutions
Databricks and Palantir have joined forces to enhance AI solutions by merging their platforms, promising a streamlined, secure, and cost-effective data architecture.

Fourth person arrested, charged with murder and arson in connection to Ian Moller case
A 26-year-old Upper Hutt man has been charged with murder, arson, conspiracy to commit arson, and participation in a criminal group.

Hapu knowledge could upend kaimoana rules
Fisheries protection rules could be overturned if South Taranaki hapu knowledge is taken on by government officials.

Fonterra's half-year profit jumps to $729 million
The latest results show the dairy co-op is in great shape, its chief executive says.

AI-driven loyalty programmes to reshape Asia-Pacific retail
Eagle Eye's latest eBook reveals how loyalty programmes will reshape retail in Asia-Pacific, with retailers adapting to meet consumer demand for personalised value.

All the big moments from Sam Ruthe’s stunning summer of running
The 15-year-old from Tauranga has made plenty of history over the past four months, culminating in this week’s historic sub-four minute mile.

SH1 lights to be changed to protect Kaikoura’s birds
NZTA will start replacing the old-style sodium lights along State Highway 1 with LED lights from next month, following the district’s international dark sky sanctuary accreditation.

Trend Micro unveils AI-driven platform for MSP efficiency
Trend Micro has unveiled its Trend Vision One platform, empowering MSPs and MSSPs with AI-driven tools to enhance security services and tackle cyber threats.

RNZAF delivers specialised medical chairs to Samoa
The C-130J Hercules delivered the bulky chairs on Wednesday that were donated by Christchurch's Forté Health Hospital.

Qualtrics & LangChain join forces to enhance AI agents
Qualtrics has teamed up with LangChain to develop customised Experience Agents on the LangGraph Platform, enhancing interactions for customers and employees.

Qualtrics launches AI-driven market intelligence platform
Qualtrics has launched Qualtrics Edge, a new market intelligence platform that combines AI with consumer insights to transform decision-making for businesses.

Cut back on showers, Aucklanders warned, as drought plan activated
"It's incredibly dry out there," Watercare's boss says, as the city's drought plan is activated.

Another major bank cuts home loan rates
The drops take effect immediately.