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Police suspend search for 65yo woman missing for weeks in Dunedin
Penelope was last seen on 1 March and didn't board a flight home to Taupo.

What exactly was Winston Peters' mission in Washington DC?
Analysis: Peters heads home from Washington DC armed with fresh intel on what the new US administration is thinking, and the impact it might have on New Zealand and the wider Pacific.

‘He was holding off the Russians’: Family of Corporal Dominic Abelen reveal how Kiwi solider died
Family of Corporal Dominic Abelen, killed in Ukraine in August 2022 have spoken out, after the 28 year old’s body was returned to NZ.

Man tied up during aggravated burglary in Far North
A group of offenders entered a man’s home and tied him up, before demanding he hand over his personal property, police say.

Search paused for woman missing from Dunedin for almost three weeks
Penelope, 65, failed to board a flight from Dunedin to Taupo on March 1. She has not been seen or heard from since.

Feds welcome stay on Southland Water and Land Plan rules
Federated Farmers have welcomed a stay on regional council rules that would have required more than 3000 farmers to apply for resource consents.

Economy rebounds out of recession more sharply than expected
Will the uptick interfere with the expected further lowering of the official cash rate through this year?

Gallagher Security to unveil new solutions at ISC West 2025
Gallagher Security is set to reveal new innovations in its Controller 7000 family at ISC West 2025, including Apple Wallet-compatible employee badges.

Ex-All Blacks mentor to coach against British and Irish Lions
Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster has been confirmed as part of the coaching staff for the Australian and New Zealand Invitational XV against the British and Irish Lions.

Whangarei homicide victim identified
A 53-year-old man has been charged with the murder.

Coast mayor fires back at ACT criticism of councils
Grey District mayor Tania Gibson says the Act Party’s latest criticism of local government is a cheap shot at councils trying to make ends meet against near-impossible odds.

Police investigate allegations of officer assaulting a teen in Napier
A police investigation is underway into the alleged assault of a 15-year-old boy in Hawke's Bay by police officers.

Dynatrace named leader in 2025 GigaOm radar report
Dynatrace has been named a Leader and Outperformer in the 2025 GigaOm Radar Report for Cloud Observability, showcasing its AI-powered platform's prowess.

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

Rail still seen as ‘crucial’ to Canterbury’s future
The possibility of regional passenger rail south of Christchurch stays in the region’s transport plan, but any updated blueprint will remove time frames for laying new track.

Christchurch student who attacked teachers with scissors suspended
Police are investigating the attack.

AI-driven ERP systems transform manufacturing operations
AI-driven ERP systems are transforming how businesses operate, providing real-time insights and predictive analytics that enable proactive decision-making.

‘Devastated': Tears as NZ Breakers club sold, front office cleanout looms
The Matt Walsh tenure at the Kiwi Australian National Basketball League club appears to be over, with new purchasers due to take the reins next week.

Warriors’ new halfback reveals try celebration inspiration
Luke Metcalf got to show what he can do in the No 7 jersey as the Warriors thumped the Sea Eagles – then put an exclamation point on his efforts.

‘Cultural boiler room’ Vic Deals for sale
The online Facebook group with over 247,000 members, exceeding the population of Wellington city, has been listed for $1b.