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Java Independence is now a board-level priority - Driving cost savings, cloud efficiency and strategic agility
Enterprises face rising Oracle Java costs, prompting a shift to OpenJDK for up to 70% savings, improved cloud efficiency, and greater strategic control by 2025.

Police officer charged with assaulting 13-year-old boy after fleeing driver incident
Court documents seen by RNZ allege that Brendan Scott Munster assaulted the boy after a fleeing driver incident.

Norfolk Island Council defends waste management amid illegal asbestos dumping fears
It says the illegal dumping of asbestos-contaminated material is creating health risks for those who dump the material and potentially to others.

Crash at notorious New Plymouth intersection
Three people have been injured after a two-vehicle crash at a notoriously dangerous intersection north of New Plymouth.

Waikato announced as hosts for Te Matatini 2027
Takiri Tu Te Matatini will be hosted by Tainui, at Hopuhopu near Ngaruawahia, following a two-day tono process involving Te Whare Haka o Tainui and Tainui waka Iwi.

Roughly 2000L of petrol stolen from underground fuel tanks, owner says
Service stations in the North Island are raising alarm bells about thefts from underground fuel tanks, with two stations saying they pose a danger to the community.

Veeam named Leader in Gartner 2025 backup & data report
Veeam has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Backup & Data Protection Platforms for the ninth year running.

Person critically injured in central Auckland
St John ambulance took the person to Auckland City Hospital.

Hayley Holt has a new job, but you won’t see her on TV
The former TVNZ host says she misses her old colleagues and “can come back to media in the future”, but for now she’s excited about entering a new industry.

Carden Mulholland of collapsed CBL insurance must pay $1.2m for being an accessory
Carden Mulholland knew and participated in decision-making but his lack of action during the collapse of CBL insurance group has landed him a steep penalty.

Permanent test flight space will make Canterbury global aerospace innovation leader - Minister for Space
From 7 August, six areas will be permanently designated for aviation companies to test tech.

What do the world think of Lorde's new album, Virgin?
The raw lyrics and themes have mostly received praise but some find the juxtaposition with the production value has missed the mark.

'We have done our best': Palau ready to host the 2025 Pacific Mini Games
Twenty-four countries are going to be represented at the event, with athletes competing across 12 sports.

Driver in serious condition after car submerged in Marlborough floodwaters
A man in Kaituna was forced to flee his car as floodwaters from the nearby Wairau River rose, and ended up trapped in a tree.

Man charged after suspicious fatal crash in Auckland
Police spotted one vehicle chasing another moments before the fatal crash.

Lawyers fume over new directive on suit jackets at Christchurch Law Courts
A directive requiring people entering a court building to remove suit jackets and coats has been described as an "unlawful, excessively intrusive and an egregious abuse of power".

Man appears in court over home invasion linked to Abdul Nabizadah's death
A 28-year-old has been charged with aggravated burglary and aggravated injury in relation to an incident police believe is linked to a homicide investigation.

Consumer confidence up despite inflation worries
Inflation expectations have risen to their highest level in more than two years, a new poll shows.

Far North District Council ordered to pay former CEO Blair King $210,000
The figure was revealed to RNZ via a Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act request.

Youth charged over stealing alcohol, tablets from Waikato restaurant
Police said two youths used a stolen vehicle to smash a glass door about 2.20am, stealing around 35 bottles of alcohol and 17 electronic tablets before fleeing.