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'Relationship she might not have had': Hayley's AI partner changed her life
Hayley's AI companion is credited with changing her life, but for others they can be used for sex or even convey sinister overtones.

Who to watch at the 2025 Pacific Music Awards
With four apiece, the most nominated musicians are soul/R&B singer Aaradhna, of Indian and Samoan heritage, and Cook Island and Maori songwriter Shane Walker.

'No shred of support': Community fights against industrial park at this site
Plans for the site included a sales office, refrigeration, engineering and workshop activities, including container washing.

Otara Flea Market secures five-year licence with longer hours and new conditions
The licence allows the Saturday market to run from 5am until 2pm, two hours longer than before.

More money from fewer parking fines in Ashburton
Ashburton District Council figures show that the value of parking infringements exceeded the budget by $124,567 in 2024/25 following the government-enforced price increases in October.

Four arrests made in Rotorua homicide investigation
Police have arrested four people after a man was fatally assaulted on Trigg Avenue.

How drones could cut Aucklanders' power bills
Drones will be used to check on what is needed before linesman head up power poles.

Business banking 'a standout' as Kiwibank sees full-year profit drop
Kiwibank has posted a lower full-year profit on the back of increased costs and a fall in margins.

Spark blames big profit drop on technology changes, cost of living difficulties
Its profit is down 18 percent to $260 million, driven by lower customer spending.

SkyCity reports 42% drop in underlying profit, fall in revenue
The casino operator also said revenue was down 11 percent, but reported a small net profit.

‘Shocked and scared’: Wrong-way police chase on Auckland’s North Shore
Police blocked off Glenfield Rd in rush hour after the incident.

Kiwibank profit down as lending rises
Kiwibank reported a 5% drop in net profit after tax for the year to June, while lending rose 10%.

Planned closure of Eves Valley Sawmill would affect 142 jobs, mayor says
Carter Holt Harvey plans to close Eves Valley Sawmill in near Nelson, the mayor says.

Google Cloud unveils advanced AI security tools & SOC updates
Google Cloud launches new AI security tools and SOC updates to protect enterprises against AI threats and enhance threat detection efficiency.

Nottingham Forest sell Kiwi footballer to club co-owned by Snoop Dogg
The possibility of seeing two All Whites play for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League this season has been dashed.

Sawmill near Nelson tipped to close, at the loss of 142 jobs
Carter Holt Harvey plans to shut the Eves Valley Sawmill affecting 142 jobs, the Nelson mayor says.

Rakaia hall deemed worth saving, despite ‘considerable cost’
The building only suffered “minimal damage” in the Canterbury earthquakes.

Johnsonville’s old library site, once deemed ‘surplus’, to get a new life
The old Johnsonville Library site will become an apartment block with 75 new homes and a shop on the way.

Cancer patients told to buy chemotherapy drugs or go without - Fiji Cancer Society
The head of the Cancer Society says "we cannot stay quiet while lives are priced out of treatment" and is calling on the government to act on the issue.

Auckland Airport's net income lifts strongly after last year's results hit by tax bill
The airport's underlying profit also rose, as rental income improved, it increased aeronautical charges and had lower interest and tax expenses.

Four people arrested after Rotorua homicide
The four are due in court today.

Firebolt opens Singapore hub to boost data & AI in APAC
Firebolt has launched a new hub in Singapore to support rising demand for real-time data analytics and AI solutions across the Asia Pacific region.