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Willis: Not releasing texts about Orr's resignation met transparency expectations
The Finance Minister says not releasing texts that informed her of former Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr's potential resignation was appropriate.

Fitness & Lifestyle Group modernises HR & finance with Workday
Fitness & Lifestyle Group adopts Workday to streamline HR and finance across 330 clubs in Asia Pacific, supporting growth and over 6,000 staff members.

Watch: Controlled Milford Sound avalanche set off by explosives to reduce risks
Specialist teams are using explosives to trigger avalanches to try to reduce the risk for people driving to Milford Sound.

Two cans of Sprite sit on a tyre: This is what we know about Tom Phillips’ camp
Police have released the first images of the campsite used by Tom Phillips and his three children.

Town hall: Plough on or rethink?
Local Democracy Reporting asked the council’s general ward candidates if they support the current Long-Term Plan direction to build a new facility on the site.

Children's TV favourite Bagpuss to reawaken for new film
It will be the first new official Bagpuss production since the original beloved 1974 series.

Plain English Foundation editors named judges for 2025 awards
Two Plain English Foundation editors join the 2025 Plain Language Awards panel, judging public sector website and document categories in Australia and NZ.

Police focused on finding missing 25-year-old after false sightings
Te Anihana Pomana has been missing for 19 days after she left all her belongings at Sky City Hotel in Auckland.

Emergency services rushing to serious incident in Christchurch
Five trucks were at the scene on Tuesday.

Jacinda Ardern's cousins can stop asking about her doco now
Friends and family have been pestering the former PM about where they can watch her award-winning documentary.

$1.4 billion nationwide public transport ticketing system delayed by a year
The nationwide ticketing solution will enable commuters to tag onto buses, trains and ferries using contactless payments.

Ant Digital Arm Puts $8 Billion Energy Assets on Its Blockchain

10,000 fewer jobs in three months: Is a ‘recovery’ really underway?
Auckland lost 4828 jobs in the three months to June.

Emergency services converge on Christchurch property
Fire and Emergency says four fire trucks and a command unit were sent to a Sockburn property where they put out a small fire.

Pacific leaders to endorse non-binding regional labour mobility principles at Honiara summit
Pacific Islands Forum leaders are in Honiara for their annual summit this week and are expected to agree to a regional labour mobility principles on Wednesday.

Lotto winner celebrates with KFC meal after claiming $1m prize
A takeaway lunch and making plans to pay off the mortgage for a couple who won the first division prize.

Concert promoter sexually assaulted babysitter
The man behind Bay Dreams and One Love was accused of multiple sexual offences but was found guilty of charges involving only one woman.

Watch: Young Liam Lawson rival at Red Bull causes two crashes in four laps
Speculation in the F1 paddock often links the Red Bull junior driver to a seat at Racing Bulls for 2026, but he had a race to forget at Monza.

‘Respected’ and ‘enthusiastic’ officer shot by Tom Phillips unable to open his eyes
His condition was described as confronting, with Police Commissioner Richard Chambers noting he had a long road to recovery ahead.

Watch: Controlled Milford Sound avalanche set off by explosives to reduce risks
Specialist teams are working with NZTA to reduce risks of avalanches in the area.

Courts hears 111 call from night of fatal Loafers Lodge fire
A man, whose identity is suppressed, is currently on trial at the High Court in Wellington.