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Invasive seaweed caulerpa found in new location in Bay of Islands
The invasive seaweed caulerpa has been found in a new location in the Bay of Islands, sparking fears it could spread quickly through boating hubs around Paihia and Russell.

ProSpend report urges modernisation in financial operations
ProSpend's new report urges CFOs to modernise financial operations, highlighting that outdated systems and manual processes impede efficiency and strategic growth.

Councillor who leaked information claims Queenstown council failing to follow due processes
A councillor who leaked the Queenstown council's plan to pump treated sewage into the Shotover River claims the council is again failing to follow due process in its move to strip her of responsibilities.

Dining out should be considered a luxury, says owner of closed restaurant
A Wellington restaurant owner who closed the doors for the final time this weekend believes meals are underpriced and people do not understand the true cost of putting the food on the table, including wages for kitchen and wait staff.

Auckland airport overcharging: 'Prices will still rise to pay for development'
Auckland Airport is cutting its fees after it was found it is overcharging by almost $200m.

Proposed pedestrian crossing 'bit of a joke' as different plans to be used for each side
A $500,000 crossing on a busy Christchurch road will have speed bumps on a southbound lane but none of the lane heading north.

Relatives pay tribute to ‘beautiful mum’ killed after being hit by a car
Vanessa Rithia Houpapa, 60, who died after an incident in Lower Hutt last week, “always had an abundance of aroha to give us ones you loved”.

'Better times lie ahead' for economy, but it won't be easy - ANZ survey
The improvement in the economy is looking set to be a bit of a slog, according to ANZ Bank's March survey.

SonicWall launches SonicSentry MXDR for managed service providers
SonicWall has unveiled SonicSentry MXDR, a managed detection and response service designed to bolster cybersecurity for managed service providers and their clients.

Living wage to be increased to $28.95 per hour from September
The announcement comes as the minimum wage gets a $0.35 boost to $23.50 from 1 April.

Wellington local elections: Who's running for mayor?
RNZ's list of who is running for the capital's top job and what they are standing for.

Father died of traumatic injuries after crash with repeat drink driver on highway
Jack Halliday was nearly three times over the legal limit when he collided head-on with 22-year-old father Sahil Prasad on SH26.

Atmospheric river to hit New Zealand this week
While the start of the week will see relatively calm conditions, the weather is set to take a nasty turn from Wednesday onwards.

Police release image of car in relation to Miramar homicide and burglary investigation
Police said they were still investigating whether a homicide and aggravated burglary in Miramar were linked.

Three large quakes across Indo-Pacific in a week ‘purely coincidental’
While they are connected by a large system of tectonic plate boundaries, experts say the earthquakes in NZ, Tonga and Myanmar were too far apart for one to trigger another.

The section of Auckland’s CBD that has racked up nearly $20m in fines since 2022
Auckland Transport has issued nearly $20 million in fines after banning private vehicles from a small section of Queen St two-and-a-half years ago.

Western Springs Speedway 'had the opportunity to put up a proposal'
Western Springs Speedway did not give Auckland Council's economic and cultural arm any proposals on options for future use of a stadium on its grounds.

Kiwi teenager Cormac Buchanan earns first top 10 Moto3 finish in Texas
Buchanan shines at Circuit of the Americas, marking the best result by a New Zealand rider since 1998.

Police seeking information about car as Miramar homicide investigation continues
Police are appealing to the public for information about a grey or silver 2006 Mazda Atenza and items found near the scene.