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Money spent on locum doctors could be used to attract and retain permanent staff - union
The spend on fill-in medical staff is rising fast, leading a frontline doctor and the senior doctors' union to voice frustration.

Possible slip causes fault impacting 111 calls, mobile, internet services in Golden Bay
Technicians found a severed cable at Uruwhenua Bridge on State Highway 60.

Road cones doused in diesel and set alight in Northland
Northland Police are appealing for information following a series of suspicious fires in the region.

Green MP dismisses police data showing drop in crime - here’s why
“There hasn’t been any convincing data being released around trends,” Lawrence Xu-Nan told Stuff.

Overseas Kiwis struggling with massive interest and penalties on unpaid student loans
New Zealanders who moved overseas without paying their students loans are living with skyrocketing debt because of compounding penalties and interest.

Celonis & Genpact launch app to cut supply chain transport costs
Celonis and Genpact have launched an app to cut supply chain transport costs by improving efficiency, carrier performance, and real-time decision-making.

Work resumes on new Dunedin Hospital inpatient building after delays
The building will be the largest single health facility in New Zealand and largest health investment in the South Island.

Matauranga Maori science fair applies traditional thinking to modern-day problems
The fair was founded five years ago to engage more Rotorua children in science.

‘Today is about the future’: Work again resumes on Dunedin's long-awaited new hospital
Five years ago, a health minister arrived at the site of Dunedin’s new hospital and said construction would soon begin. History was repeated on Thursday.

Man charged with manslaughter after crash that killed 20-year-old
Jack Stephens died after the ute he was in rolled in Southland.

Isle of Man pioneers a new data-as-asset framework
The Isle of Man and EDM Council launch a global framework treating data as a capital asset to boost value, investment, and innovation in the data economy.

ADLINK unveils rugged DLAP Edge AI platforms for industry use
ADLINK launches rugged DLAP Edge AI platforms with Intel Core processors, Nvidia GPUs, designed for harsh industrial environments and scalable AI applications.

How AI-based simulation testing is revolutionising healthcare
AI-enhanced simulation testing is transforming Australian healthcare by improving training and assessments, helping bridge skill gaps and boost patient outcomes.

Rare and vintage guitars fetch five-figures in Auckland auction
A collection of nearly 40 guitars went on sale this week, with some ultimately surpassing their estimated price by over 2500%.

New deal, new loan: Council to revisit $110M loan to Port Marlborough
When Rail Minister Winston Peters confirmed Port Marlborough infrastructure upgrades on Tuesday, he also revived an old deal between the port and the council.

Lost Turner work sold as museum outbid at auction
The oil painting sold to a private UK collector for £1.9m, nearly eight times the estimated price.

Watch: What to know about the Diddy verdict - and what comes next
The disgraced hip-hop mogul was denied bail after being found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

Mental health minister Matt Doocey briefed on death of Auckland baby
A 32-year-old woman has been charged with interfering with human remains.

Home detention for man who used fake passports
A 61-year-old Nelson man who used fake passports to travel to Australia and Fiji over three years has avoided jail, with a judge instead sentencing him to 12 months’ home detention due to his age and poor health.

Unison launches free online Safe Sparks safety lessons for kids
Unison Networks launches the free Safe Sparks Digital Programme, teaching children aged 5-11 electrical safety online across Hawke's Bay, Taupo and Rotorua.