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Bringing together Maori and Muslim voices on screen
Twelve young Maori and Muslims who share a passion come together in a new documentary series to show how they can connect despite differences.

Injury curse strikes Black Caps in IPL, Ravindra fires at right time
Rachin Ravindra guides bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings to a much-needed victory, as two frontline Black Caps limp out of the tournament.

Security worries stymie whanau sessions at Pride Week Taranaki
Keeping whanau safe from homophobic abuse and threats has thwarted information sessions planned for Taranaki’s Pride Week, Rainbow Youth says.

‘Phenomenal’ outcome: Five community boards to remain in Western Bay
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s proposal to reduce community boards to three has been overruled by the Local Government Commission.

Gisborne residents challenge council over Wainui Beach access closure
Council's lack of consultation on the barricade has angered locals.

Head of largest illegal tobacco importation in South Island history jailed
Zijing Yu evaded paying more than $1.5 million in Customs duties and was linked to the illegal importation of 740kg of tobacco and 25,000 cigarettes.

Dunedin hospital: Construction on inpatient building to resume mid-year, Simeon Brown says
Simeon Brown announced the update as part of a nationwide infrastructure plan.

NFL partners with NetApp to enhance data management
The NFL has announced a partnership with NetApp as its Official Intelligent Data Infrastructure partner, aiming to enhance operations and fan experiences globally.

DataStax showcases ANZ Bank AI use case at Google Cloud Next
DataStax showcased how generative AI is transforming financial services at Google Cloud Next, with ANZ Bank and Bud Financial leading the way.

Google Threat Intelligence explains China’s evolving cyber tactics
At Google Cloud Next, Sandra Joyce revealed China's advanced cyber tactics, highlighting a global surge in espionage and rising ransomware incidents.

OutSystems to host AI-focused ONE Conference for global experts
OutSystems has revealed plans for its ONE Conference 2025, aiming to unite global experts on AI-driven software development advancements.

Heartwarming drama Tina hits $5m at box office, cements position in NZ film history
The heartwarming drama has officially outsold Sione's Wedding.

Competition looks set to heat up on trans-Tasman route
A restarting of the Auckland-Perth service by the Australian carrier looks set to begin in December.

Watch: One of the world's biggest planes flies into New Zealand
Plane enthusiasts have witnessed one of the world’s biggest cargo planes landing at RNZAF Base Ohakea.

E-scooter rider in critical condition after crash in Dunedin
A person is in a serious condition after a collision involving a scooter and a van towing a trailer, police say.

One helicopter, five fire trucks fighting out of control burn-off
Firefighters have been battling a burn-off in South Taranaki for more than five hours on Wednesday, with units from around the area coming to help.

How MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke ended up in Stan Walker’s latest music video
She sings the same pao (poem) that preceded a haka she led in Parliament.

Forrester names Dynatrace top in AIOps platforms for 2025
Forrester has highlighted Dynatrace as a leader in AIOps, recognising its Davis AI engine for exceptional root cause analysis and automated remediation features.

Study reveals lack of data systems for AI advancement
A study by SS&C Blue Prism reveals that only 44% of organisations have the necessary data systems for next-gen AI, with 94% highlighting process orchestration's importance.