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Getac unveils rugged Copilot+ PC with AI for critical sectors
Getac will debut the B360 Plus, the world's first fully rugged Copilot+ PC, at its 2025 Innovation Day, showcasing AI's role in tough industry computing.

Firefighters battling blaze at Wairoa landfill
Three tankers and three rural fire trucks are working to extinguish the fire, in an effort to stop it spreading to neighbouring pine trees.

Watch: The one thing the architect of Australia’s social media ban would do differently
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas was the driving force behind Australia’s nationwide ban on social media for under 16-year-olds.

Mum allegedly sexually assaulted while walking 3-year-old to Pakuranga daycare, calls for caution
Police speaking to a person of interest after the alleged attack on Reeves Rd, Pakuranga.

Autumn Hawke’s Bay house fires spark safety warnings ahead of winter
A Flaxmere house fire was caused by residual heat in folded tumbled-dried clothing.

Ali Williams’ and Anna Mowbray’s helipad hearing erupts as panel boss threatens to eject Tree Council leader
Dr Mels Barton alleged illegal tree removal on the couple's Westmere property.

Watch: Kiwi ad for cheap used cars racks up over 2m views
When customers ask, “how low can you go?” The innovative advertising for cheap cars is winning fans on social media.

Health NZ confirms 377 roles cut, despite ongoing legal challenge
Health NZ has confirmed job cuts at five of its departments, including Hauora Maori services, Pacific health, procurement, planning and funding, and auditing.

‘We made a mistake’: Labour says it contributed to C-word ‘distraction’
The Labour leader said he regretted that MP Jan Tinetti quoted from a contentious opinion column during question time in the House.

Lotto: 25 players win $10k in Second Division draw – where the tickets were sold
First Division Powerball was not struck and will roll over to $15 million on Saturday.

Linguistics expert explains why the c-word 'still has the ability to shock'
In the wake of the recent controversy, a University of Auckland linguistics expert says he believes it is still one of the worst swear words.

Inside the House of Chaos
From talk of “c...” and “sausage eaters”, the past six sitting days have seen bizarre claims and history making decisions in the Parliament.

Neighbours take opposing sides in Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray's fight to have a helipad
The battle lines have been drawn as the famous couple’s resource consent battle to have a helipad at their Westmere property is paused for two weeks.

ANZ firms boost AI investment to future-proof supply chains
Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are boosting investment in AI supply chain technologies to enhance resilience, productivity, and meet evolving customer demands.

Tramper Terrence Ivan Elliot strayed from track before fatal fall in Tararua Forest Park
He wandered on to a steep and slippery slope from which he probably fell, says inquest.

Department of Conservation could lose another 68 roles in effort to cut costs
The changes come as part of the public sector's efforts to reach government savings targets.

NZ Trade Group put on notice over concerns around anti-competitive behaviour
The Commerce Commission has sent a compliance advice letter to NZTG.

‘Possible cartel conduct’: Sparky association changes policy after anti-competition accusation
The NZ Trade Group's conduct 'had the potential to harm competition'.

Richlister revealed as Pushpay insider trader, maintains innocence
Peter Huljich can be revealed as the person convicted of insider trading, with the businessman telling Stuff he maintains his innocence.

Health NZ confirms 377 roles cut, despite ongoing legal challenge
The departments affected include Hauora Maori services, Pacific health, procurement, planning and funding, and auditing.