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Masterton's Ministry of Social Development office goes into lockdown after staff threatened
Police say staff in the building chose to go into lockdown.

Jevon McSkimming probe: Police watchdog reveals nature of investigation into former deputy commissioner
Now ex Deputy Commissioner resigned amid a four-month investigation by IPCA and police.

Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis sentenced for driving recklessly before wife Melissa Hoskins’ death
Melissa Hoskins’ family aim to ‘move on’ for the children’s sake.

What CFOs need to know about smarter building management
CFOs must lead smarter building management to cut costs, meet ESG goals and comply with new Australian regulations on energy and emissions reporting.

All Blacks star re-signs through until next Rugby World Cup
The Chiefs are yet to name a replacement for Clayton McMillan but they have locked up a key member of their leadership group for two more years.

Minister drops C-word in Parliament while protesting column
Brooke van Velden made the comment while taking issue with an opinion column by Andrea Vance in The Post, which van Velden said “reduced senior Cabinet ministers to girl bosses and hype squads”.

Celonis expands AI & orchestration in latest platform upgrades
Celonis enhances its Process Intelligence platform with AI integration, offering faster, user-friendly tools to optimise business operations and workflow management.

Hundreds of blood samples mislaid by courier company, says union
Samples couriered between Auckland and Wellington have been mislaid twice, according to union representing lab workers.

Auckland solicitor Gautam Jindal suspended for six months after harassing fellow lawyer
His actions have been described as a 'veritable crusade' against a fellow practitioner.

The network of tomorrow begins with the innovation of today
Australians spend nearly 3 hours online daily, using virtualised networks to boost efficiency and power smarter, more secure 5G connectivity across industries.

Key looks from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet
From Quentin Tarantino to Bella Hadid - celebrities hit the red carpet as the 78th Cannes Film Festival kicked off in the South of France.

Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray’s helipad proposal draws opposition over environmental concerns
Waiheke Island, with 64 helipads, is a lesson for Auckland, says Julie Stout.

Black Caps stars placed in ‘very difficult situation’
NZ cricketers are wary of how they may be viewed regarding future overseas contract offers if they don’t want to return to the IPL or PSL.

Hundreds of blood samples go missing while en route to Wellington
The tests were being couriered from Auckland to the capital when they were lost over Anzac Day weekend.

Person seriously injured after reported bull attack on Canterbury property
A person has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after an “animal incident” in Oxford.

Dog owner prosecuted after toddler viciously attacked in own front yard
A two-year-old was mauled by two roaming American bulldogs that came onto his South Auckland property in March last year.

AI is inevitable: The only choice is to adapt or stagnate
AI adoption is crucial for businesses to thrive, not just survive, amid fears of job losses; embracing AI boosts productivity and job evolution.

Close friend of driver in fatal Martinborough crash says remorse weighed heavily before he passed
The driver Alan Leatham died earlier this week at a local hospice.

Emergency services respond to suspected bull attack at Canterbury farm
A rescue helicopter and several Hato Hone St John staff are attending the scene in Oxford.

UFC 317: Kai Kara-France to challenge Alexandre Pantoja for UFC flyweight title
Kara-France has spent most of 2025 preparing for his shot. In late June, he'll get it.