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Second round of FTA talks with India start in Delhi
India is New Zealand's 12th two-way trading partner, with total trade value reaching $3.14 billion in 2024.

Christchurch Hospital workers sleeping in cars to try secure a car park, mayor says
Workers have been pleading for better parking because of unaffordable fees at nearby car parks and staff safety concerns.

Rugby league: Niner players banned, officials suspended after on-field chaos in PNG
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League says the incident on Sunday was "disappointing" and should not be repeated.

Six burning All Blacks questions answered
Is Tupou Vaa’i the long-term answer at No 6, and should Razor stick with Billy Proctor at centre?

Matilda: A dazzling triumph that exceeds expectations
REVIEW: What a marvellous achievement by the directors and cast, who have brought the fantastical Roald Dahl story to life with style and pizzazz.

‘They’re not living it’: Farmers’ blunt response to flood support package
James and Brenda Hovenden lost a large chunk of land, their home, a ute, and almost lost each other in the Tasman floods. They say the Government has let them down.

Gang member arrested after near collision with police car in Northland
The driver has been charged with dangerous driving.

Listen to The Country online: Christopher Luxon on coalition friction
Christopher Luxon, Todd McClay, Andrew Murray, Jack Fagan, and Jim Hopkins.

The risks of using AI in the software development pipeline
AI tools boost software development speed, but security flaws in code pose serious risks to organisations, urging leaders to manage AI use carefully.

AI reshapes youth skills: digital literacy, ethics & adaptability key
AI is revolutionising youth skills; digital literacy, ethics and adaptability are now essential for young professionals to thrive in tomorrow’s workforce.

Optimising TCO for data-intensive technologies and applications
Australian data centres, valued at US$6.81 billion in 2024, cut costs and boost efficiency by adopting high-capacity HDDs to manage surging AI and cloud data.

Hawke’s Bay north of Napier faces heavy rain watch, possible upgrade to warning
'Quite persistent heavy rain' expected overnight Thursday and into Friday morning.

Bougainville election: More than 400 candidates vie for parliament
Incumbent President Ishmael Toroama - seeking a second term - is among those people lining up to win a seat.

Education Minister Erica Stanford says Government ditching open-plan classrooms
Education Minister Erica Stanford wants standard designs that prioritise flexibility.

Plea to reopen consultation into plans to close Auckland mental health facility
Rauaroha Segar House in Auckland offers a publicly funded intensive programme for people with long-standing or chronic mental health problems.

Child hospitalised after dog attack in north Canterbury
The 5-year-old was injured between 3-5pm on Tuesday near the Waipara River at the end of Darnley Rd.

Rippl & Onpack deliver custom water cans with digital printing
Melbourne's Rippl teams with Onpack to offer custom-branded mineral water cans using fast, eco-friendly digital direct-to-can printing technology.

Chinese premier rebukes Australia over investment
Chinese state media also reported Anthony Albanese had told President Xi Jinping that he does not support Taiwanese independence, but the prime minister put it differently.

Ignition & Karbon integration aims to boost accounting firm efficiency
Ignition and Karbon have integrated to automate billing and workflows, boosting efficiency for accounting firms by streamlining client onboarding and payments.

Dog attacks 5-year-old in Waipara
The youngster was attacked at Darnley Rd, near the Waipara River, yesterday afternoon.