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Mayor takes responsibility for 'typo' that could have cost council $20m
The mayor of New Plymouth has taken personal responsibility for a "typo" that could've cost his council $20 million in lost revenue.

NZ firm Vantaset sets sights on UK, US law enforcement agencies
What is claimed as a first-of-its-kind workplace performance service from New Zealand is gaining global attention from law enforcement and defence agencies.

Council supports advocacy for new Remutaka route
A majority vote has secured South Wairarapa District Council’s support for an investigation into an alternate route over the Remutaka Hill.

The big All Blacks selection questions ahead of the opening test
Are Rieko Ioane’s days at centre over? That’s one of five burning questions before the first team of 2025 drops.

Ingram Micro New Zealand sees earnings dip amid softer revenue in 2024
Ingram Micro New Zealand’s net profit fell 39% to NZ$9.1m in 2024, hurt by softer revenue and tighter margins amid a competitive IT hardware market.

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has minor stroke
Nobby Clark's deputy said the news came as a shock, but the mayor was doing well and intended to return to work next week.

Datacom posts $37m profit amid tough year - bets big on AI
CEO Greg Davidson said Datacom was using AI to write new code cheaper and quicker.

E-mail to Youth MPs 'could have been clearer' - Ministry
"We accept that this could have caused confusion," says the Ministry of Youth Development.

Hilary Barry on leave to undergo medical procedure
The TVNZ host had previously been off air for some time, prompting viewers to share their concerns on social media.

NIWA says weather agencies' merger set to fix gaps exposed by Cyclone Gabrielle
NIWA's manager for climate, atmosphere, and hazards says merging with MetService and GNS will create a more efficient and integrated weather prediction system.

Exports of new climate change resilient apple tipped to nearly double this year
The zesty red 'Sassy' apple is now being sold to more than 10 countries and it's forecast that 1.8 million kilos of the fruit will be exported this year.

Nobby Clark recovering from minor strokes
The Invercargill mayor is set for a low-stress end to his mayoralty after another serious health warning.

‘We’re sorry’: The Warehouse apologises for ‘unacceptable’ TV ad
The advertising watchdog ordered the ad be removed after complaints argued it perpetuated the myth that “girls aren’t good at maths”.

Auckland real estate agents ordered to compensate buyers over unconsented work
Barfoot and Thompson real estate agents were told the property they were selling had unconsented work, but then failed to tell the couple who bought it.

Airwork Group grounded: Russian seizures and growing debt sink NZ aviation firm
The freight carrier lost five of its six 757s in Russia after the country invaded Ukraine and has now entered receivership.

Cost blowout renews call to scrap council's Akaroa wastewater plans
A Banks Peninsula residents' group has renewed calls to scrap council plans for a wastewater plant in the Akaroa township, following a cost blowout.

Dairy price dip won't last long - expert
Dairy prices fell for the fourth consecutive auction overnight, with the average price down more than 4 percent to US$4274.

Man claims he was beaten with rolling pin, kebab stick
A man has spent three days in hospital with injuries after allegedly having been assaulted.

Auckland man fails in latest bid to stop police helicopter flying over house
Peter Malcolm Fuller has failed to have his latest legal challenge trying to stop the Police Eagle helicopter flying over his house.

'Levin invasion': Twelve more arrests over violent King's Birthday boyracer event
There have been 22 arrests so far and the Manawatu Area Commander says there will be more.