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Does cheese give you weird dreams? Research say it does
It's not just any dreams, but more often nightmares.

RDC.AI & BNZ launch AI-driven cashflow loans for NZ SMEs
RDC.AI and Bank of New Zealand have launched an AI-driven Merchant Flexi Loan, offering quick, flexible cashflow loans to NZ's small businesses.

Future of Wellington aquarium uncertain due to coastal erosion and sea level rise
The Island Bay Marine Education Centre has been operating since 1996.

Council claws back thousands in capital water savings
South Wairarapa’s capital water programme is back in the council’s hands after a six-year partnership with Wellington Water.

Customs seizes 150kg of cocaine in Tauranga
Tauranga Customs has intercepted 788kg of cocaine in the past financial year, worth $305,744 million.

Slower speed limits on the cards
Speed limits on gravel roads and urban connectors are set to drop, with Carterton and South Wairarapa councils consulting a second time on speed management plans.

AI drives 80 percent of phishing with USD $112 million lost in India
AI powers 80% of phishing attacks, causing USD $112 million in losses in India by May 2025, as cybercrime evolves with machine-generated deception.

Helen Gregory murder trial: Forensic scientist gives evidence on blood spatters at crime scene
Julia DeLuney is on trial for her mother's murder at the High Court in Wellington.

Man allegedly steals ambulance with police officer, paramedic on board in Invercargill
A 20-year-old Invercargill man is facing several charges, including two counts of kidnapping.

Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions
Deloitte New Zealand has promoted 32 leaders, including 13 partners and 19 directors, across divisions reflecting its ongoing growth and expertise investment.

Historical sex abuse survivors no longer silenced as ‘monster’ is jailed
In 2023, a woman reported sexual abuse that had happened three decades ago. She found out she wasn’t alone.

Indian business community welcomes tougher shoplifting penalties
Under the new rules, shoplifters can be fined up to $1000 on the spot.

Customs seize $58.2 million of cocaine at Port of Tauranga
The container with the six duffel bags of cocaine came from Kingston, Jamaica.

Where Ardie Savea fits as All Blacks ponder untested loose forward trio
Widely considered the world’s best player, Savea has two rookies vying to start with him in their back row for the opening test with France in Dunedin.

Helen Gregory murder trial: Forensic scientist says at least one blow dealt to victim
Helen Gregory, 79, was killed at home in January last year, and her daughter Julia DeLuney is on trial for her murder at the High Court in Wellington.

‘A crazy 24 hours’: Teen’s beloved dog sucked down pipe in Tasman flooding found alive
Chloe Sellers, 16, said her dog Shiva was her “best friend” and she was distraught at the thought of losing her.

Tuvalu seeks assurance from US its citizens won't be barred
Tuvalu's ambassador to the United Nations says he has been told by a US official that the island's inclusion on Trump's travel ban list was "an administrative and systemic error".

Man charged with murder of inmate at Auckland's Mount Eden prison
A 32-year-old man has been arrested and will appear at Auckland District Court on Thursday.

Hopes new Auckland police college campus will attract more recruits
A class of 40 officers in training were welcomed at the opening of the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) campus in Auckland.

Murder charge laid after inmate death at Auckland prison
A 32-year-old man has been charged and is set to appear in the Auckland District Court on Thursday.