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Exclusive: OneAdvanced's Damien Durston on why workforce visibility is key
Australian manufacturers are boosting productivity by using real-time workforce data tools to tackle labour shortages, compliance, and operational challenges.

Market share high for first home buyers
First home buyers’ share of the housing market is hovering at its highest in 20 years – making them the dominant buying force all year.

Lydia Ko finishes strongly for best result in six months
Kiwi golf star passes the $US1m mark in 2025 after her best result since winning in February.

Person missing after falling into water at notorious Waikato fishing spot
A search operation is underway.

Auckland man faces 23 shoplifting charges
The alleged offending happened in New Lynn, Mt Eden, Mt Albert, Auckland central and Newmarket, police say.

Police seek man after elderly people robbed, assaulted in Auckland suburb
One person was seriously injured.

‘In 2025, in winter’: Image of woman in phone booth angers some, deputy mayor urges calm
The photograph shows several blankets, bedding, and personal belongings inside the booth. A pair of feet in shoes can be seen sticking out from under the bedding.

Fisherman missing off notorious Waikato point
Multiple agencies are involved in the search for the missing person.

'Steep' interest rate move
A change in the Reserve Bank's tone has caused a "steep" move in wholesale markets, Kiwibank's economists say, and the fall is likely to continue.

Cancer scam charges: More potential victims come forward
A Wanaka couple accused of defrauding family, friends and associates out of more than a $1 million through a fake cancer scam are now facing further charges.

Sublime Root leads Rockets into Hundred knockouts
Trent Rockets' win over Welsh Fire confirms the top three in The Hundred men's competition as they join Oval Invincibles and Northern Superchargers.

Westpac to cough up for alleged CCCFA breaches
Failure to give customers legally required information about their loans and, in some cases, agreed interest rate discounts had landed Westpac in hot water.

Jerry Adler, who starred in The Sopranos, dies aged 96
Adler started acting in his early 60s, after some 30 years working behind the scenes on Broadway.

Firefighter seriously injured by vehicle after attending callout
A firefighter, who was attending an incident in a remote Otago township, was reportedly struck by a vehicle.

A 20-year-old law student challenged this raised pedestrian crossing in court, and won
Sean O’Loughlin fought off Auckland Transport to win a judicial review in the Auckland High Court.

Worm-loving rescued kiwi melts hearts online
Some were surprised to see just how well the bird was gobbling up the worms at Whangarei Bird Recovery Centre.

Waikato Civil Defence admits gaps in flood response during storm inquest
There were gaps in what the organisation knew on the night of the Auckland Anniversary floods, officials have told an inquest.

The former dump at risk of coastal exposure
Removing heavy materials from a former landfill and re-profiling sand dunes at risk of exposure could cost one council up to $47m.

Fire crews tackling ‘well involved’ house fire in Tasman
The fire was “well involved” upon arrival at 1.45pm on Monday, a Fire and Emergency spokesperson said.

Crown argues man started fatal Loafers Lodge fire because he 'didn't like living there'
The 50-year-old man is accused of murdering five people by setting Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel alight in 2023.

Everton and Grealish make perfect start at stunning new home
Jack Grealish provides the inspiration and smiles as Everton make the perfect start at their magnificent new stadium, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.