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Medsafe makes asthma inhalers, IUDs more accessible
Associate Health Minister David Seymour is welcoming the moves, saying they're simple changes that cost nothing to anyone.

Ben Dawson named new Cisco APJC President as Dave West shifts role
Ben Dawson has been appointed Cisco's new President for Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China, succeeding Dave West as the tech giant shifts leadership roles.

Solomon Islands, Fijian students stranded in Israel return home safely
Five Solomon Islands and 13 Fijian students have all returned home after being caught in the 12-day Isreal-Iran war.

American Samoa declares dengue outbreak
Territorial epidemiologist Adam Konrote said four of the confirmed cases were imported, but the two newest ones are locally acquired.

'Give the TMO an enjoyable evening': All Blacks eye error-free second test
Scott Hansen would love for TMO Brett Conan to put his feet up, relax and have a cup of tea in Wellington on Saturday – by giving him no reason to intervene.

They want to bring back the moa from the dead, but what about other species?
Scientists have been flirting with the idea of de-extinction for decades.

All Black Tamaiti Williams on anxiety and fatherhood
The 24-year-old Crusaders star is in rehab after a serious knee injury and speaking up as part of a campaign.

Moonvalley launches first fully licensed AI model for filmmakers
Toronto company releases Marey, an AI video model offering filmmakers precise creative control and licensed content for professional film production.

Logicalis achieves carbon neutrality in key emissions with renewables
Logicalis has achieved carbon neutrality across key emissions by adopting renewables in six countries and cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10%.

NZ town called ‘most beautiful location I’ve ever laid eyes on’
It is the only Kiwi destination ranked in a prestigious travel award.

Broadcaster diagnosed with cancer after routine blood tests
Mel Homer is expected to spend a month in hospital when she undergoes treatment, beginning next week.

An in-depth look at the Google Veo 3 text-to-video AI model
Google's Veo 3 AI model creates HD videos with realistic audio from text prompts, revolutionising video content creation for creatives and businesses alike.

Fiji's central bank, TV network warn public to avoid fake investment scheme
The warning comes after a video circulating on social media groups showed the Reserve Bank of Fiji governor promoting a "get-rich-quick" scheme.

Tramper and dog winched to safety from freezing Tararua Ranges
David Graham and dog Winnie the Kelpie were winched to safety by a Royal New Zealand Air Force helicopter before hypothermia could set in.

More details revealed on plans for south Auckland water treatment
More than $500m was being invested into the Clarks Beach and Waiuku Treatment plants, to accommodate its growing population.

Appian recognised for AI innovation on 2025 AIFinTech100 list
Appian has been named on FinTech Global’s 2025 AIFinTech100 list for pioneering AI-driven solutions that transform banking, compliance and financial services workflows.

OpenText launches MyAviator AI to boost secure digital work
OpenText launches MyAviator, a secure personal AI assistant designed to enhance productivity and streamline workflows for digital knowledge workers.

HID & ASSA ABLOY win Red Dot for BG100 biometric airport gate
HID and ASSA ABLOY have won the Red Dot Award 2025 for their BG100 Speedgate, a biometric eGate enhancing security and passenger flow in airports.

What it took for Sammie Maxwell to reach the top of the mountain biking world
“As Sammie the person improves, it goes hand in hand that Sammie the cyclist will improve,” says the Kiwi World Cup leader.