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AI leaders urge focus on ethics, governance & sustainability
AI leaders emphasise the urgent need for ethics, governance and sustainability as the technology increasingly transforms industries and raises complex risks.

Arrest after attempted burglary at Whitford house
Residents heard glass breaking and secured themselves in part of the house, police said.

Nelson-based ice cream producer Appleby Farms acquires Little Island brand and assets
Little Island went into liquidation last month owing creditors around $2 million.

Fiji govt could pay NZ$1.5m settlement to former anti-corruption head for ruined career
The state is offering Barbara Malimali an out-of-court settlement after her lawyer lodged a judicial review of her sacking in the High Court in Suva.

Diligent unveils ACL AI Studio to simplify GRC data analysis
Diligent has launched ACL AI Studio, an AI-powered tool simplifying governance, risk and compliance data analysis for audit, risk and compliance teams.

Former Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr joins Cook Islands Super board
Orr previously supported the fund's formation with strategic advice.

Man faces assault, theft and driving charges after Auckland motorway pursuit
The saga began when a man at a Mangere address was allegedly assaulted by another who then stole his vehicle.

Compulsory time of use plans for electricity to provide ‘better options’ for households
Energy Minister Simon Watts says such plans support people to save money by moving their electricity use into off peak periods.

Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey to boost enterprise security
Yubico launches Enhanced PIN YubiKey 5 via its global service, boosting PIN security with stricter rules to help enterprises meet evolving regulations worldwide.

Lena Dunham is back with a new series. Here's why she's so divisive
The controversial creator behind the 2012 millennial satire is back making semi-autobiographical comedy. Do we finally understand her?

Government announces $600,000 support package for flood-affected farmers
The government has given the Mayoral Relief Fund $300,000 for the Nelson Tasman rural sector.

Tasman flooding: Council says most of its annual budget spent in a fortnight
A council boss says the clean-up after recent flooding could cost "between $20-25 million".

Cook Islands' 60th anniversary: 'Who New Zealand sends, sends a message'
Aotearoa has an opportunity to "show maturity" as Cook Islands celebrates six decades of self-governance, a Cook Islands political analyst says.

Mangere family says 'yes for now' to buyout after two-year wait for answers
A Mangere family is faced with a difficult decision after learning that their home is considered an "intolerable risk to life".

Rural Bay of Plenty road closed after serious crash
At least two people are seriously injured after a crash in rural Bay of Plenty on Wednesday morning.

Industry leaders stress AI progress with focus on trust & impact
Industry leaders highlight AI's rapid integration across sectors, stressing trust, security, and ethical innovation as key to its responsible future impact.

Cloudflare records largest DDoS attack at 7.3 Tbps in Q2 2025
Cloudflare blocked a record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack in Q2 2025 amid a 44% annual rise in attack severity, highlighting growing cyber threats to critical sectors.

$600k support package for flood-hit farmers announced
“Rural communities are resilient, but the relentless wet weather conditions have taken a toll,” Agriculture and Forestry Minister Todd McClay said.

Napier ice swimmer battles intense afterdrop after 1.6km glacial swim
'I know how I feel after a cold-water swim, but I have never experienced it like this.'