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Women's Refuge receives much-needed funding boost for staff training
The government is allocating more than $1 million towards Women's Refuge from the mental health and addiction innovation fund.

Heights Farms built on family
Family heirlooms and old farm bits and bobs have found new life in the refurbished woolshed on Anna and Blair Robinson's Horowhenua farm, Te Rohenga.

Health NZ disappointed that Association of Salaried Medical Specialists strike to go ahead
Hospitals and emergency departments will remain open, and the union is working with Health NZ to ensure life-preserving services continue.

Waipukurau breeder Tony Thompson’s passion for Simmental cattle and fine china
At 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.

Venues are predicting major growth in 2025 - here’s the tech that’s contributing
Australian hospitality venues forecast ~31% growth in 2025, crediting tech like AI, personalised marketing, and contactless payments for driving efficiency and loyalty.

Smart Communications expands cloud archive platform with Joisto
Smart Communications has acquired cloud archive firm Joisto, enhancing its platform to securely manage regulatory-compliant digital records for enterprises.

Lenovo unveils AI-optimised storage for faster enterprise ROI
Lenovo unveils 21 AI-optimised data storage solutions, including a liquid-cooled HCI appliance promising 25% energy savings for enterprise AI needs.

Listen to The Country online with Jamie Mackay: Dairy conversions in New Zealand
Phil Duncan, David Seymour, Riley Kennedy, Adam Thomson, Craig Hickman, Bryce McKenzie.

Officials still mulling over options for recreational use of Manawatu Gorge road
Plans have been in the works to look at reopening parts of the Manawatu Gorge road.

Rapist’s lies about ‘attractive’ neighbour before killing
Asked about his neighbours, Joseph Brider lies and says they are all elderly. In fact a woman aged 37, who he has been watching, lives a wall away.

Sennheiser begins global shipping of Spectera wireless system
Sennheiser has begun shipping its Spectera wideband wireless system globally, offering streamlined setups and enhanced control for live audio professionals.

Police probe link between funeral home fire and dispute over gang member's body
People were seen running from a funeral home not long after a fire broke out. Stuff understands police are investigating links to a dispute over a gang member’s remains.

Shovels hit the ground for Golden Mile, but no grants for businesses
A blessing kicked off Courtenay Place improvements on Monday, but council officers confirmed there will be no micro-grants for businesses.

PEB - Medicare LCD Effective; Pacific Edge Seeks Recoverage
DUNEDIN, New Zealand – Cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge (NZX, ASX: PEB) notes the ‘Genetic Testing in Oncology: Specific Tests’ (L39365) Local Coverage Determination became effective on 24 April 2025 in the US, halting Medicare co

Rust Forge 2025 to bring global tech leaders to Wellington
Rust Forge 2025, a new international tech conference for around 200 developers, will be held at Shed 6 in Wellington from 27-30 August 2025.

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente dies at 44 after leg amputation
She passed away days after having her leg amputated due to a severe infection.

‘Justified’: Liam Lawson’s demotion backed by Red Bull's parent company
The boss of Red Bull's F1 parent company said it "wouldn't have been right'' to keep New Zealander Liam Lawson in the Red Bull car.

Not too late to save the City to Sea Bridge - lawyers
Work is already underway to prepare the bridge and nearby walkways for demolition.