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As it happened: Big day of decisions for Wellington City Council
Wellington City Councillors spent Thursday hashing out the fate of some cherished community assets in a marathon meeting.

Ryan Brown jailed after ‘unprecedented’ attack on judge in Wellington courtroom
The sentencing judge said the assault went 'to the heart of our justice system'.

Fourth person charged in Gulf Harbour homicide case
A fourth person has been charged more than a year after a woman was found dead, stuffed in a black rubbish bag, in Gulf Harbour north of Auckland.

Frank – Stories from the South: Jacob Bryant, a polite menace
He has opened up about his daring career, which has taken him to conflict zones worldwide.

14-year-old girl missing from Auckland since Sunday
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate Marilyn, 14, who has been reported missing from the Ponsonby area in Auckland.

Opposition slams Budget 'austerity, cuts', Luxon attacks Greens alternative
The Prime Minister said the 2025 Budget got the basics right and put the country back on the path to surplus.

Budget 2025: What will KiwiSaver changes mean for your balance?
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson said low-income earners, Maori, women and self-employed people will be hit hardest by the changes.

Budget 2025: More money for journalists, less for RNZ
The government is putting more money into hiring local journalists, but cutting Radio New Zealand's budget.

Budget 2025: Winners and Losers
Among the big ticket items are some clear winners, and some less obvious losers. Here’s who they are.

Former NZ Warriors star Manu Vatuvei moving on from drug conviction
The club's leading tryscorer has immersed himself in the community, after serving time in prison for a drug conviction.

AI-driven threats prompt IT leaders to rethink hybrid cloud security
A new survey reveals 91% of IT leaders are reassessing hybrid cloud risks as AI-driven cyberattacks surge, with global costs hitting USD $3 trillion annually.

Fashion designer Tanya Carlson to close Ponsonby shop after 21 years
Carlson's business will pivot to online sales and NZ stockists.

Watch: Sam Hayes and economist Brad Olsen on Budget 2025
What’s in and what’s out? ThreeNews presenter Sam Hayes breaks down today’s financials with economist Brad Olsen.

Budget 25: Millions for cyclone-hit roads, SuperGold cardholder rates relief
The Government has announced a $219 million boost for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.

Cohesity unveils AI-driven RecoveryAgent to automate cyber recovery
Cohesity has unveiled RecoveryAgent, an AI-powered tool to automate cyber recovery for NetBackup and DataProtect users, enhancing resilience and speed.

Defence Force could get more 'killer drones' after Budget boost
The Budget shows the Defence Force's growing push into the drone warfare will focus first on "counter-drone" systems.

Environment Southland backs council merger idea
Southland's regional council has backed an investigation that could result in local authorities merging.

Twice-convicted rapist Musab Hamdi given indefinite prison term for Auckland attack
He insists it's all a conspiracy, leaving no hope for rehabilitation, the Crown says.

Watch: Pacers hit buzzer-beating bomb en route to dramatic NBA win
The Indiana Pacers are the only road team in history to win a playoff game after being down by 14-plus points inside three minutes.