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AI transforming manufacturing, boosting productivity by 188%
TeamViewer's new report reveals that 71% of manufacturing leaders expect AI to significantly boost productivity, despite 76% voicing data security concerns.

Officials monitoring heavy rainfall across country overnight
Orange heavy rain warnings are in place for much of the country, with the heaviest rain expected in Tasman, north-west of Motueka.

One dead, another in critical condition after car crash near Little River
Emergency services were called to Little River about 10.40am on Thursday.

Police believe homicide and aggravated burglary in Wellington's Miramar are linked
Police are now treating the cases as being linked.

Death of man in Wellington linked to aggravated burglary, police believe
Abdul Nabizadah, who was found dead in Miramar after a home intrusion nearby, is also thought to have been robbed.

Ex Top Gear presenter explores the age of discovery in new live show
James May is tackling the "biggest subject on the planet" but promises you won't be bored.

Shotover River water samples within limits after sewage discharge - Council
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has started pumping at least 12,000 cubic metres of treated wastewater into the river per day.

Digital access programme RAD sees demand outstripping supply
Recycle A Device reports growing demand for their tech initiatives across New Zealand, yet struggles with limited supplies of refurbished laptops amid rapid expansion.

Fiji have been slapped with the highest US tariffs in the Pacific
Although New Zealand and Australia seem to have escaped the worst of DonaldTrump's latest tariffs some Pacific Islands stand to be hit hard, including a few that aren't even countries.

Sircel appoints new COO & Chair to lead growth strategy
Sircel, Australia's leading e-waste recycler, has strengthened its leadership with Brendon Wright as COO and Angie Bradbury as Chair, aiming for sustainable growth.

'Steady progress' toward meeting wait targets - Health NZ chief
Wait times for first specialist appointments and elective treatment have gotten longer - but Health NZ says it is on track to make improvements on the other three government health targets.

�Want to prove I belong�: Liam Lawson unsure on future but ready to fight
The Kiwi driver doesn�t know if a return to Red Bull is on the cards in the future but right now, he�s focussed on proving he belongs in F1.

Identity Management Day focuses on digital security future
As Identity Management Day approaches on 8 April, experts highlight the urgent need for robust digital identity security amid rising threats and technological change.

Reports greyhound trainer moving dogs to Australia ahead of ban
The government announced last year it would end greyhound racing.

Polyfest 2025, Day 2: What they're wearing!
Rain and clouds did not dampen the spirits of Polyfest attendees today

Councils are banning putting batteries in the bin, so what on earth should you do with them?
Some councils don�t want you simply chucking them out, so Stuff explains what you should do with your batteries.

Eighty racing greyhounds sent to Australia despite �winding down� of industry
The case could highlight a potential loophole in a yet to be unveiled �rehoming plan�, whereby dogs could be sent overseas to race if not part of the programme.

Man killed in Wellington's Miramar also victim of aggravated burglary, police say
Police now believe a homicide and an aggravated burglary in the Wellington suburb last month are linked.

Parliament agrees to add all Treaty Principles submissions to public record
It comes after thousands of submissions were to be excluded from the record.

Western Springs Speedway appealing Auckland Council decision to move location
The association is taking legal action against the decision to move the speedway from its home of almost 100 years.

Don�t poke the bear: NZ�s calm amid confusion over Trump tariffs
ANALYSIS: An hour after the tariffs were revealed, a still slightly perplexed trade minister emerged to explain as much as he could. In short - not much.